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12 Ways Too Much Sugar Harms Your Body
Medically Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on January 28, 2023
Written by Regina Boyle Wheeler
The Bitter Side of Sugar
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How Much Is Too Much?
2/15
Harm: Weight Gain
3/15
Harm: Heart Disease
4/15
Harm: Diabetes
5/15
Harm: High Blood Pressure
6/15
Harm: High Cholesterol
7/15
Harm: Liver Disease
8/15
Harm: Cavities
9/15
Harm: Poor Sleep
10/15
Possible Harm: ADHD
11/15
Harm: Mood Problems
12/15
Harm: Gout
13/15
Harm: Kidney Stones
14/15
Harm: Aging
15/15