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7 reasons why sugar is called ‘the white death’

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It tastes sweet to your senses, but it is actually very bitter for the body.


If might make you feel good due to the beta-endorphin rush in the brain, but is very bad for the immune system in the long run.

We are talking about ‘Sugar’, that is nothing more than a poison for the human body, if not consumed in a controlled manner.

From causing cancer to decline in tissue elasticity, the crystal cubes are the source of many health issues that you can easily avoid by saying no to sugar.

Read below to know more.

1. Affects muscle protein

Excess intake of sugar may lead to increase in glucose 6-phosphate (G6P), that is primarily responsible for the change in muscle protein of the heart, and this could lead to heart failure.

2. Aging of cells

A study conducted in 2009 suggests that glucose consumption results in aging of cells & brain as well.

3. Affects immune system

Sugar may slow down the immune system of the body, as it increases the release of endorphins in the body.

4. Generates cancer-causing compounds

It may increase the concentration of bile acids in the stool that may lead to the generation of cancer-causing compounds & colon cancer.

5. Decline in tissue elasticity

Regular consumption of sugar may cause a decline in the tissue elasticity and function.

6. Affects muscle force

Excess consumption of sugar during pregnancy may affect the muscle force production of the fetus and it can further badly affect his/her ability to exercise in the growing age.

7. Declines the functionality of blood protein

Regular consumption of sugar may affect the functionality of two blood proteins – albumin and lipoproteins. It results in inability to handle fat and cholesterol by the body.

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