Health Desk. In today’s times, everyone likes sweet food. But do you know that eating too much sugar can seriously affect your health? According to experts, adding more sugar to our diet can cause many serious diseases in the long run. Let us know the 5 major disadvantages that can occur due to excessive consumption of sugar.

1. Risk of diabetes increases

Eating too much sugar affects the insulin levels in the body, which increases the risk of type-2 diabetes. It is a serious disease, which can damage many body systems in the long run.

2. Main reason for weight gain

Sugar contains a lot of calories. Excessive consumption can lead to obesity, which leads to heart disease, high blood pressure and other serious health problems.

3. Dental problems

Eating too much sugar increases the risk of cavities and tooth decay. This weakens the teeth and can also lead to gum infection.

4. Risk of heart disease

According to research, excessive consumption of sugar can increase cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

5. Liver problemActually, excess fructose (a type of sugar) entering the body is processed only by the liver. Its excessive quantity burdens the liver and causes ‘non-alcoholic fatty liver’ disease. Therefore excessive consumption of sugar is dangerous.

Health Expertsadvice of

Dieticians and health experts recommend that sugar intake should be limited, and natural sweeteners like honey, fruits or jaggery should be preferred.