Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You
Consuming too much added sugar, especially from sugary beverages, increases your risk of weight gain and can lead to visceral fat accumulation.
High-sugar diets have been associated with an increased risk of many diseases, including heart disease, the number one cause of death worldwide.Evidence suggests that high-sugar diets can lead to obesity, inflammation and high triglyceride, blood sugar and blood pressure levels — all risk factors for heart disease .Consuming too much added sugar increases heart disease risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and inflammation. High-sugar diets have been linked to an increased risk of dying from heart disease.
High-sugar diets can increase androgen secretion, oil production and inflammation, all of which can raise your risk of developing acne.
Increases Your Risk of DiabetesA high-sugar diet may lead to obesity and insulin resistance, both of which are risk factors for diabetes.
May Increase Your Risk of Cancer
Eating excessive amounts of sugar may increase your risk of developing certain cancers. First, a diet rich in sugary foods and beverages can lead to obesity, which significantly raises your risk of cancer. Furthermore, diets high in sugar increase inflammation in your body and may cause insulin resistance, both of which increase cancer risk
By Jillian Kubaa MS, RD, Published on June 3, 2018https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/too-much-sugar#section2