What are some of the issues associated with sugar consumption?

Answer 1

first you have to understand the role of insulin. insulin is a storage hormone. it is secreted every time proteins, carbohydrates or fats are ingested. proteins and fats cause the smallest increase in blood sugar (glycemic effect). so the amount of insulin released to metabolize them is less than carbohydrates. carbohydrates are sugars so they cause the most rapid increase of blood sugar (serum glucose) and they have a very large glycemic effect because they are digested very quickly and can cause a sharp increase in serum glucose.

a diet high in process sugars causes hyperinsulemia (constantly elevated insulin levels). the consumption of sugar causes serum glucose (blood sugar) to increase so the body is constant releasing insulin to clear serum glucose.

when insulin levels are constantly elevated muscle tissue becomes less sensitive to the effects of insulin. so it has to secrete more and more to do the same job. this causes insulin sensitivity to decrease, this is called insulin resistance. the body has built up a resistance to the effects of insulin.

insulin resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes. known as adult onset diabetes. it is called that because it occurs in adults whom after years and years of eating to much sugar have basically brought this problem upon themselves from a poor diet.

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ok...since now there is now less nutrient uptake in skeletal muscle because of insulin resistance. where do these circulating nutrients go?

the body has no storage capacity for proteins, so for the most part excess protein will be excreted. a small amount may undergo a chemical reaction by various hormones and enzymes and get converted into glucose. the body can only store glucose in 2 places, the liver and in muscle cells (myocytes). ah but insulin resistance had decreased nutrient uptake in muscle cells so very little glucose will be stored there. once liver glycogen stores are full the excess will circulate in the bloodstream be converted into lipids (fats) and get stored in fat cells (adipocytes) by the effects of insulin. fat cells do not become insulin resistant. they will grow and when they can not grow any larger the body will produce more fat cells.

so for the most part:

proteins - low glycemic effect, low insulin response
carbs - high glycemic effect, high insulin response
fats - low glycemic effect, low insulin response

Answer 2

Consuming sugar is, like many things, not harmful in moderation. Contrary to popular belief, sugar acts as a depressant. When large amounts of sugar are consumed, the body overproduces insulin ,which then actually LOWERS the amount of sugar in your blood available for energy. Thus, you will feel both tired and more hungry than you were before. Which is better, a large bowl of pasta with tomato sauce or a large t-bone steak? The steak does have more saturated fat, but will not cause your blood sugar to fluctuate and will actually make you feel more energized. It will also contribute less to the build up of tri-glycerin's. Lastly, depending on the type of pasta, the steak will provide protein and other important nutrients.

Answer 3

It'll rot your teeth, give you a stomach ache, sugar high, high blood sugar, you may pee more, yellow teeth, you'll get fatter eventually if you aren't right now, and you'll still be hungry after eatting sweets since it doesn't fill you up. So yeah sugar isn't really good for you except if you have low blood sugar and need to eat more sugar to even out you blood sugar. It's a different type of sugar you'll need to ingest than from sweets if you have low blood sugar.

Answer 4

Blood glucose / insulin imbalances.
Light head / dizzyness / fatigue

Answer 5

canker sores

Answer 6

tooth rot, diabetes, and getting fat, and lack of energy

Answer 7

obesity...fattness