Why Sugar is a Sweet Poison
Why Sugar is a Sweet Poison by Oluwafemi Ayeyemi Almost all people cannot get through the day without sugar in their daily diet. Too much sugar can lead to metabolic dysfunction, which is one of the major culprits behind type 2 diabetes and obesity. According to statistics, the average American adds 0.33 pounds of sugar every day. However, it is not sugar that is considered the body’s worst enemy, but the processed type known as fructose. Fructose can be found in processed food and drinks. It is broken down just like alcohol, so it can damage the liver over time and can cause metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction. Fructose is considered worse than other types of sugars – even refined sugar. This is because it is metabolized into fat, which can result to severe metabolic dysfunction. Dietary Guidelines Don’t Help Unfortunately, researchers have discovered that the present US dietary guidelines are damaging to the human body because they support the cons...