There is still a lot of controversy around sugar: about its beneficial properties, harm to the body. But, undoubtedly, like any product, it has both positive and negative properties that are worth knowing about.
Product benefits
Sugar is one of the energy sources that the human body needs. With its lack, headaches may appear, and dizziness often occurs. Working capacity also decreases.
Probably, many have noticed that a few pieces of chocolate or a couple of candies cheer up. And all due to the fact that when consuming sweets, the production of insulin and serotonin, the hormone of happiness, begins.
In addition, glucose protects the liver from toxic substances.
Harm from consumption
But you can't get too carried away with this product, because a large amount of sugar in the diet not only negatively affects the figure.
Consumption of this product in unlimited doses may result in:
Allergies;
· Hypertensive problems;
Obesity.
Excess sugar consumption also negatively affects the immune system.
Any products that contain these ingredients can cause the destruction of tooth enamel, the appearance of caries, insulin levels also increase, which as a result can lead to sugar diabetes.
Instead of output
To maintain health and shape, one should observe the measure of sweet consumption, not forgetting that "movement is life." After consuming such products, you need to minimize the risk of caries: dental floss or mouth rinses work well with this.
It is worth remembering that the daily sugar rate is about 50 g. And do not forget that it can be contained in other products: flour, juices, milkshakes, etc.