78 Reasons to Avoid Sugar

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wiseg2
wiseg2 Posts: 210 Member
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I'm sort of a sugar addict and I thought I'd share this article:

78 Reasons to Avoid Sugar
Straight from the writings of Dr. Victor Frank, founder/creator of Total Body Modification, here are 78 reasons to avoid sugar.

1. Sugar can suppress the immune system.
2. Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
4. Sugar can drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
5. Sugar can adversely affect children's school grades.
6. Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
7. Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
8. Sugar can cause kidney damage.
9. Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol.
10. Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol.
11. Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
12. Sugar may cause copper deficiency.
13. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
14. Sugar may lead to cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, and rectum.
15. Sugar can cause colon cancer with an increased risk in women.
16. Sugar can be a risk factor in gall bladder cancer.
17. Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
18. Sugar can weaken eyesight.
19. Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which can narrow blood vessels.
20. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
21. Sugar can produce acidic stomach.
22. Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
23. Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
24. Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and gray hair.
25. Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
26. Sugar can produce tooth decay.
27. Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
28. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
29. Sugar can case a raw, inflamed intestinal tract in person with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
30. Sugar can cause arthritis.
31. Sugar can cause asthma.
32. Sugar can cause candidiasis (yeast infection).
33. Sugar can lead to the formation of gallstones.
34. Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
35. Sugar can cause ischemic heart disease.
36. Sugar can cause appendicitis.
37. Sugar can exacerbate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
38. Sugar can indirectly cause hemorrhoids.
39. Sugar can cause varicose veins.
40. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraception users.
41. Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
42. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
43. Sugar contributes to saliva acidity.
44. Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
45. Sugar leads to a decreased glucose tolerance.
46. Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
47. Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
48. Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
49. Sugar can change the structure of protein causing interference with protein absorption.
50. Sugar causes food allergies.
51. Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
52. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
53. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
54. Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
55. Sugar can impair the structure of DNA.
56. Sugar can cause cataracts.
57. Sugar can cause emphysema.
58. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
59. Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
60. Sugar lowers the enzymes' abilities to function.
61. Sugar can cause the loss of tissue elasticity and function.
62. Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
63. Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
64. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
65. Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
66. Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
67. Sugar can cause constipation.
68. Sugar can cause myopia (nearsightedness).
69. Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
70. Sugar can cause hypertension.
71. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
72. Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
73. Sugar can cause depression.
74. Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low-sugar diets.
75. Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.
76. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
77. Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness, which increases risk of blood clots.
78. Sugar can increase the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.

Health is always moving on a continuum between sickness/disease and wellness. The only time health stands still is when the heart no longer beats. Which way are you moving?

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Chaim Alexander,
Holistic Wellness Coach

Here is the original link: http://www.healthchecksystems.com/Health_Reasons_to_Avoid_Sugar.htm

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  • Aeriel
    Aeriel Posts: 864 Member
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    Interesting article, but is there any basis in fact for all the claims? I know it isn't good for you, as it is processed and empty calories, but it seems there are a varied number of claims that could be affected by numerous things, not just sugar levels. :laugh:
  • lordofultima
    lordofultima Posts: 293
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    It leads to obesity, that's pretty much the only one you need to list. Sugar has its place in the bodybuilding schematic, but mainly only after an intense workout, when your insulin levels are low.
  • wiseg2
    wiseg2 Posts: 210 Member
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    Interesting article, but is there any basis in fact for all the claims? I know it isn't good for you, as it is processed and empty calories, but it seems there are a varied number of claims that could be affected by numerous things, not just sugar levels. :laugh:

    I did not write this article. I'm just sharing information. The source is listed at the bottom of the article if you care to look at it.

    I'm aware other things affect your healthy besides blood sugar levels. But you have to admit that people are eating much more sugar now than say a couple hundred years ago.

    There's a lot of things that contribute to health problems, sugar is just one of them.
  • Aeriel
    Aeriel Posts: 864 Member
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    Interesting article, but is there any basis in fact for all the claims? I know it isn't good for you, as it is processed and empty calories, but it seems there are a varied number of claims that could be affected by numerous things, not just sugar levels. :laugh:

    I did not write this article. I'm just sharing information. The source is listed at the bottom of the article if you care to look at it.

    I'm aware other things affect your healthy besides blood sugar levels. But you have to admit that people are eating much more sugar now than say a couple hundred years ago.

    There's a lot of things that contribute to health problems, sugar is just one of them.

    I know you didn't write it, and I did check out the source page before posting. However, there was no medical basis or studies quoted in the article, so I was just wondering/posting how much of the article was fear mongering and how much was based in fact and actual studies. I am sure that sugar has bad effects on our bodies in high doses. However, I like to see the proof in things before I believe it as fact, as there is so much stuff on the internet now that is false....look at all the emails that come through every day claiming false threats, products that will kill you etc.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
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    Number 71 made me laugh my butt off...because I get headaches when I DON'T have sugar, not the other way around. My headaches are usually caused by me not eating when I should.

    While sugar in excess is bad and leads to obesity, methinks this article is a scare tactic written by someone who supports fad diets in the line of Atkins.........IMHO.
  • tralalara
    tralalara Posts: 149
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    I think this is an AWESOME list! Thanks for posting! I've cut sugar (natural and processed) back and am amazed at the difference in how I feel. My joint pain is almost GONE. Sugar is an inflammatory substance (hello, it burns!) and SO MUCH of our health problems can be directly linked to inflammation. Do I never eat sugar? No. I may occasionally have a bite of something with sugar (cookie, donut, piece of candy, etc) but I can tell you this- My body feels better than it has in YEARS. Yes, I've lost 60lbs and that probably helps but my pain GREATLY diminished within a month of changing my diet back in January 2010. Do yourself a favor If you have pain issues PLEASE try cutting back sugar.

    Thanks again for posting this!
  • wiseg2
    wiseg2 Posts: 210 Member
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    I think this is an AWESOME list! Thanks for posting! I've cut sugar (natural and processed) back and am amazed at the difference in how I feel. My joint pain is almost GONE. Sugar is an inflammatory substance (hello, it burns!) and SO MUCH of our health problems can be directly linked to inflammation. Do I never eat sugar? No. I may occasionally have a bite of something with sugar (cookie, donut, piece of candy, etc) but I can tell you this- My body feels better than it has in YEARS. Yes, I've lost 60lbs and that probably helps but my pain GREATLY diminished within a month of changing my diet back in January 2010. Do yourself a favor If you have pain issues PLEASE try cutting back sugar.

    Thanks again for posting this!

    You're welcome :) Its nice to know that someone appreciates it when others try to help.

    Congrats on your weight loss so far and for cutting most sugar out of your diet. I also feel much better since I've started eating healthy. Sugar is just one of the things I've cut almost completely out and for good reasons.
  • caejde
    caejde Posts: 29 Member
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    Sugar is naturally found in fruits so cutting out fruits because it has sugar seems a little off to me. I think everything in moderation. I don't feel like you have to cut out everything just because it "may" be bad. Everyone went on this no carb diet but our bodies need carbs. Just have to watch what kind of carbs you eat.
  • rem1979
    rem1979 Posts: 344 Member
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    That's a big wake up call. That's my biggest issue is sugar. Ugh!

    Thanks for the post.
  • ErinMarie25
    ErinMarie25 Posts: 733 Member
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    I have been trying to watch my sugar intake. It is SO hard though because sugar is everywhere in almost every product. I am looking for more sugar free things, too. Even for my one year old. The apple juice has CRAZY amounts of sugar, but I found a brand that only had 6g!! Lowest sugar I've seen in apple juice. So I was happy to find that. There is difference between good and bad sugars too, people need to keep in mind.

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