Consuming too much sugar can contribute to long-term health problems.
If you’re consuming a lot of extra calories through added sugars, increased hunger is one of the first signs.
Sugar can affect the hormones in the body that control a person’s weight. The hormone leptin tells the brain a person has had enough to eat. They can affect your body composition, they can also mess with your skin by contributing to wrinkles and sagging
Sugar feeds bacteria that live in the mouth. When bacteria digest the sugar, they create acid as a waste product. This acid can erode tooth enamel, leading to holes or cavities in the teeth. High-sugar diets have been shown to increase the production of oil and androgens (hormones).
All of these issues are risk factors for heart disease and other heart issues such as heart attacks.
Some studies have linked sugars to mood disorders like depression. In addition to blood sugar swings, sugar can mess with the neurotransmitters in your brain that regulate your moods.
Consuming sugar has been linked to high blood pressure and inflammatory changes in the body.
Diabetes is one of the most insidious health problems associated with sugar consumption and, unfortunately, its prevalence is on the rise.