Premature Ageing And Other Signs Of Excess Sugar In The Body

Sugar and refined carbohydrates are considered ’empty calories’, mainly because they don’t contain any useful nutrients and the excess sugar in the body has consequences that come with some signs that may be glaring. However, reducing your sugar intake may not be simple if you are not determined.

Premature ageing

Excessive sugar consumption can cause long-term damage to skin proteins, collagen and elastin, leading to premature wrinkles and ageing.

Consuming excess sugar can also lead to imbalanced gut flora and inflammation in the body, typically seen in skin conditions such as eczema.

Insomnia

Eating sugary foods late at night could lead to a rush in energy at a time when we should be focusing on slowing down and preparing the body to rest. If you’re someone who has trouble sleeping, then it might help to reduce the sugar in your diet.

Weakened immune system

A diet high in sugar, however, will feed the less desirable bacteria and yeast and consequently affect how well the immune system functions.

Low energy

Following the consumption of sugar, the pancreas releases insulin to help transfer glucose to the cells, meaning we may experience a rush of energy.

Once used up, we can experience a dip in energy as the body demands more sugar to start the cycle all over again.

Constant cravings

Foods high in sugar have been shown to activate the reward pathway in the brain by releasing dopamine, similar to that of addictive drugs. Sugary foods are addictive, giving us a quick fix that tempts us back time and time again.

 Weight gain

Sugar is a major source of energy for the body, but if it is not used immediately as energy, the body stores excess in the liver, muscles, or as fat around the middle .

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