The Sweet Poison of Sugar You Shouldn't Ignore!

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The Dangers of Consuming Sugar

In truth, natural sugar is much like alcohol. When it enters the body in small amounts and gradually, it poses no harm. The body can use it effectively, and the liver can convert it into other substances the body needs. However, if sugar is fermented, it becomes alcohol. This is because sugar and alcoholic beverages contain aldehydes, which contribute to sugar addiction in a similar way that people can become addicted to alcohol.

The dangers of sugar consumption can be divided into five key categories:

1. Frequent sugar intake can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

When sugar is consumed, it rapidly enters the bloodstream, causing a sudden spike in blood sugar levels, which is harmful. The body must then respond quickly by lowering blood sugar through various mechanisms: drawing sugar into cells, metabolizing it, storing it, or converting excess sugar into triglycerides. This overcompensation often results in a drop in blood sugar levels below normal. Individuals addicted to sugar frequently experience low blood sugar, which immediately affects brain function—since the brain stores no sugar. A sugar-deprived brain may function erratically, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety, paranoia, irritability, or even suicidal thoughts. In the U.S., up to 90% of psychiatric patients exhibiting these symptoms are found to have sugar addiction. In children, the consequences can be even more severe, such as reduced IQ due to impaired brain cell development.

2. Sugar depletes the body of essential nutrients.

Natural foods like rice, though categorized as carbohydrates, also contain vital nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, and fiber. Sugar, on the other hand, contains none of these. When sugar enters the body, it must be processed into other substances, requiring various essential nutrients. If the body lacks these nutrients, deficiencies and related diseases may follow.

3. Excessive sugar intake contributes to numerous diseases.

These include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipid levels, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, osteoporosis, and many more.

4. Sugar is an addictive substance.

Research shows that the sweetness from sugar and aldehydes stimulates the same brain regions associated with addiction to alcohol, morphine, heroin, and cocaine. Craving sweets activates brain responses similar to those triggered by these addictive drugs.

5. Sugar weakens the immune system.

Elevated blood sugar levels impair the function of white blood cells—specifically T-lymphocytes—which are responsible for attacking pathogens and cancer cells. This increases the risk of infections and cancer.

Will the body lack sugar if we stop consuming it directly?

Absolutely not. Avoiding foods and drinks with added sugar will not lead to a sugar deficiency. Our bodies can naturally produce sugar by converting proteins or fats. Even without food intake, the body can generate sugar from internal fat or protein stores. Fresh vegetables and fruits contain natural sugars and starches, while rice and meat also provide sources of glycogen (a form of stored carbohydrate). So, it's impossible to suffer from a sugar deficiency simply by avoiding added sugars.

When the body receives sugar from digesting natural foods, it is beneficial. But consuming sugar directly is harmful.

Therefore, avoid consuming added sugar!