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(Natural News) The sugar industry in the U.S. thrives at a whopping $100 billion in
annual revenue. That is because Americans consume an average of 150 lbs of sugar
per year. Most people are aware of the adverse effects of excessive sugar
consumption such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer. However, what is known as well-
known is that high sugar intake leads to nutrient deficiency. Excessive sugar intake
was shown to deplete and reduce the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals
needed by the body.
Excessive sugar intake results in high blood sugar levels and increased insulin rates. In
turn, higher blood sugar and insulin levels promote magnesium excretion by the
kidneys, thereby inhibiting tubular reabsorption of the mineral. This prompts the body to
use up its magnesium reserves. Magnesium is essential in certain body functions such
as blood sugar control, muscle and nerve regulation, and bone building. Excreting this
essential mineral from the body can lead to adverse health effects.
Eating too much sugar greatly affects chromium absorption in the body. Similar to
magnesium, sugar triggers chromium deficiency by prompting the body to excrete the
essential mineral. One study revealed that eating a diet containing 35% sugar leads to
a 10% increase in chromium excretion. Chromium is a key mineral the promotes blood
glucose control, insulin binding, and macronutient metabolism. Chromium deficiency
leads to high blood sugar levels and poor glucose tolerance.
Calcium is vital for skeletal health, blood clotting, and electrolyte balance. Vitamin D
expedites calcium absorption in the body by regulating calcium transport in the small
intestine. Excessive sugar intake was shown to negatively affect vitamin D absorption,
which in turn causes a ripple effect to the bodys calcium absorption. Sugar was also
shown to promote calcium excretion by inhibiting tubular reabsorption by the kidneys.
Low calcium levels result in unwanted health conditions.
Sweet killer: The nasty effects of high sugar intake on the body
People are becoming more aware of the undesirable health consequences of
excessive sugar intake through extensive research and information dissemination.
Sugar is associated with a host of other damaging reactions. To wit: eating too much
sugar leads to suppressed immune function and triggers hyperactivity in children. It
may lead to kidney damage, increased blood acidity, and advanced aging.
Tooth decay, arthritis, asthma, as well as digestive disorders and candida albicans (a
fungus that causes yeast infections) are also among the results of excessive sugar
intake. Consuming high amounts of sugar can result in atherosclerosis, eczema,
asthma, depression, and free radical formation. Decreased cardiac blood flow, brittle
tendons and increased liver and kidney sizes were also among the most hazardous
effects of sugar.
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Sources:
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