If we consume a lot of sugar, then it can lead to serious health problems.
For example:
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A hormone called leptin tells our brain when to stop eating. However, consuming excess fructose which is a type of sugar can cause leptin resistance, a condition in which our brain does not respond to leptin. Hence, we overeat, resulting in obesity.
Moreover, excess sugar is converted into a type of fat called triglycerides. Triglycerides can enter the bloodstream and form fatty deposits or plaques in blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke etc.
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Excess sugar can even bind to collagen and elastin in our skin, damaging them and thus, making our skin saggy and wrinkly.
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Studies have also shown that women who have one or more sugary drinks per day are more likely to develop diabetes.
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