What follows is a more specific list of sugar’s detrimental effects, culled from the scientific literature on sugar consumption.
• Decreases levels of the helpful, protective cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
• Increases triglycerides (elevated triglycerides increase your risk of coronary artery disease)
• Causes fluctuations in blood glucose levels—a situation that can be problematic in people with diabetes
• Contributes to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in a process in which sugar links to protein (AGEs are implicated in aging, diabetic nerve damage, vascular problems, and impaired cellular function)
• Increases the risk of obesity
• Is directly related to the formation of dental cavities
What follows is a more specific list of sugar’s detrimental effects, culled from the scientific literature on sugar consumption.
