Sugar Is As Harmful As Alcohol And Cigarettes
Author: Maryam Ayres
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August 08, 2022
Foods and beverages that contain sugar are responsible for a number of diseases, including liver problems, overweight and more.
Sugar is a poison and its sales must be strictly regulated , as are cigarettes and alcohol, scientists say.
They warn that foods and beverages that contain sugar are responsible for a number of diseases , including liver problems, overweight, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
According to experts, the raw material contributes to 35 million deaths worldwide each year and is so dangerous that control is needed through legislation, as in the case of cigarettes and alcohol .
Scientists explain that consumption in moderation is not dangerous, but when we overdo it, the consequences can be serious.
Currently, being overweight is a more serious problem affecting the health of people around the world than hunger. On the other hand, sugar not only contributes to weight gain - it changes metabolism, raises blood pressure, damages the liver and "brings" hormones out of balance.
It turns out that teaching children how to eat healthily and exercise regularly is not an effective method towards a healthy lifestyle . More serious measures regulated by law are needed.
The authors of the study recommend that drinks containing sugar be taxed in order to double their price , as well as to limit their sale among minors. Over the last 50 years, sugar consumption has increased by up to 3 times .
Other scientists who did not take part in the study did not accept the findings. According to them, the raw material can be dangerous only in cases when it is consumed in very large quantities.
They also emphasize that the key to good health is a balanced and varied diet and lifestyle that includes more physical activity.
The study was published in the journal Nature .
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