Do you feel constantly tired and your skin is covered in irritating impurities? These are just two of several warning signs of excessive sugar intake. We show which signs of your body are also clues with a fence post covered in sugar.
A cookie here, a cocktail there, and between them a chocolate bar. We all know that these treats are real sugar bombs.
“We should consume no more than 50 grams of sugar for a daily energy intake of 2,000 calories. Sounds like a lot? Not really. Depending on the situation, this recommendation can already be exceeded by two glasses of orange juice. These secret sugar bombs can lead not only to obesity, but in the long term and in the worst case to diabetes and heart disease,” says endocrinologist Antonina Gureeva especially for MedikForum.
Weak immune system
Foods high in sugar can weaken our immune system. High sugar intake is usually associated with a more nutrient-poor diet.
Fatigue
When the afternoon slump hits us again, a chocolate bar is a lifesaver in need, a real boost of energy. But the pleasure does not last long, soon after that you feel weak and lethargic again.
Digestive problems
If there is too much sugar, our intestinal flora can get out of balance faster, which not only manifests itself in the form of unpleasant problems with digestion, but also negatively affects our immune system.
What to do if the weight stands still?
< b>You often suffer from caries
Eating a lot of sugar puts a lot of stress on your teeth. For example, if we don't brush our teeth after a cola, they remain exposed to the sugary environment in our mouth.
Endocrinologist Gureeva: never eat sweets and starchy foods before bed – they greatly increase sugar and insulin
Acne
Like our intestines, our skin rebels when we consume too much sugar. Cause? Normally, collagen and elastin keep our skin firm and healthy. If we eat too much sugar, our body can no longer process sugar properly. The sugar then binds to these proteins, which can no longer do their job properly.
MedicalForum has previously written about the symptoms of high cholesterol.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.