Sugar is Not Your Friend

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Education is the first step to breaking free from sugar addiction

Protection Against Periodontitis by Improving Mitochondrial Function in Diabetes

Diabetes is a major risk factor for severe periodontitis. This is partly due to impaired wound healing associated with concomitant failure to resolve inflammation and chronic infection. Studies from the Joslin Medalist Cohort, people with >50 years of type 1 diabetes, have reported that protective factors exist to delay the onset of severe retinopathy, nephropathy, […]

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Activation of Intestinal Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells and Regulatory T Cells Through Free Fatty Acid Receptor 2 Ameliorates Type 1 Diabetes in Mice

Reduction in intestinal type 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3) frequency is associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) pathogenesis in humans and in animal models. The current study showed that, after T1D induction by multiple–low-dose streptozotocin in male C57BL/6 mice, ILC3 were reduced in both blood and pancreas and produced less IL-22 and IL-2, and a […]

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Are You Addicted to Sugar?

Take this quick quiz to find out if you have a sugar addiction

1. Do you crave sweet foods or drinks daily?

2. Do you feel anxious or irritable when you cut back on sugar?

3. Do you find it difficult to stop eating sugary foods once you've started?

4. Have you ever hidden your sugar consumption from others?

5. Do you experience energy crashes or mood swings after consuming sugar?

Why Quit Sugar?

The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health

Brain Chemistry

Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.

Weight Management

Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.

Inflammation

Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.

Energy Levels

Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.

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Average sugar consumption (lbs/year)
25g
Recommended daily maximum for women
36g
Recommended daily maximum for men

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