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

• Displaces the intake of whole foods in the diet

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