Tooth decay
: Sugar feeds oral bacteria, which produce acids and destroy tooth enamel, causing cavities. Excessive consumption increases the risk of cavities.
Fatigue and low energy.
Sugar provides a quick boost of energy, but it’s often accompanied by a sudden crash. Rapid fluctuations in blood sugar lead to fatigue and a cycle of additional sugar consumption.
Mood swings and irritability
Sugar affects mood stability through sudden changes in blood sugar, leading to irritability and mood swings.
Increased cravings for sweets
Sugar stimulates the pleasure center in the brain, creating a cycle of ever-increasing cravings for sweets and disrupting natural appetite regulation.
Dulled Taste Buds
Overconsumption of sugar can dull taste buds, so that naturally sweet foods no longer seem sweet enough, leading to even more consumption.
