The sweet danger of sugar - Harvard Health
Jan 6, 2022 · People consume too much added sugar—extra amounts that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavor and extend shelf life—which can have a serious impact on …
How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body? - WebMD
Jan 9, 2024 · No matter what it’s called, sugar is sugar, and in excess, it can negatively affect your body in many ways. Here’s a closer look at how sugar can mess with your health, from …
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much Sugar (and …
Nov 4, 2024 · Eating a lot of high-sugar ultra-processed foods can increase your triglycerides, a type of blood fat associated with heart disease. This can also lower levels of heart-protective …
What happens to your brain when you give up sugar - BBC
Aug 18, 2021 · Beyond the improved taste and "mouthfeel" of foods with high sugar content, sugar has profound biological effects in the brain.
11 Reasons Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You - Healthline
Sep 26, 2022 · Experts believe that excess sugar consumption is a major cause of obesity and many chronic diseases. Here are 11 negative health effects of consuming too much sugar.
What is the impact of eating too much sugar? - Medical News Today
Jun 30, 2020 · In this article, we look at how much added sugar a person should consume, the symptoms and impact of eating too much sugar, and how someone can reduce their sugar …
How Much Sugar Is Too Much? | American Heart Association
Sep 23, 2024 · Many of us consume too much added sugar. Adults and young adults in the U.S. consume on average about 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day, more than 2 to 3 times …
Is Sugar Bad for You? 8 Ways Too Much Harms Your Body - Health
Jun 9, 2024 · Eating too much added sugar regularly has been shown to cause unpleasant side effects, such as noticeable changes in your thinking, energy, and stress levels. Here are a few …
Sugar: How sweet it is... or is it? - Harvard Health
September 27, 2021. By Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN, Contributor. Research studies over the past 30 years have shown that high consumption of added sugar, especially from …
Why sugar matters – and how to cut back if you're eating ...
Oct 30, 2023 · The AHA recommends limiting added sugar to no more than 6% of calories each day. For most women, that's no more than 100 calories a day, or about 6 teaspoons. For men, …