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 heart health.
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 head to toe.
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 high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Over time, this …
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 intake.
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 the recommended daily allowance for men and women respectively.
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 things that happen to...
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 sugar-sweetened beverages, contributes to obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
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, it's 150 calories a day, or about 9 teaspoons. You don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to track down added sugar in your food.