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Sugar is deadly for many reasons.
09/01/2025

Sugar is deadly for many reasons.

Just 9 days without added sugar can cut liver fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and begin reversing liver damage.

Sugar isn’t just a sweet treat; it can be a silent destroyer of health. But here’s the hopeful news. Studies show that reducing sugar intake for just nine days can significantly lower liver fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and even begin reversing early signs of liver damage.

The liver plays a vital role in processing everything we eat and drink. When overloaded with sugar, particularly fructose, it starts to store excess fat. Over time, this can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition affecting millions worldwide. What’s shocking is that this damage can begin in both adults and children, often without obvious symptoms until it becomes serious.

Researchers found that by cutting sugary drinks, desserts, and processed snacks, participants saw remarkable improvements in only a little over a week. Liver fat dropped, insulin response improved, and metabolic health began to stabilize. These results highlight how quickly the body can start healing itself when given the chance.

This doesn’t mean you’ll never enjoy sweets again, but it does show how powerful small lifestyle changes can be. Even a short break from sugar allows the liver to reset, proving that prevention and recovery are within reach.

The takeaway is simple: your body responds faster than you think. In less than two weeks, you could already be protecting your liver, lowering your risk of diabetes, and boosting long-term health.

It’s a reminder that food choices are not just about weight, they’re about energy, vitality, and longevity. Sometimes, healing starts with something as small as saying no to that extra soda.

08/30/2025

A 15-year study in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that added sugar may be a bigger threat to your heart than cholesterol—more than doubling the risk of dying from heart disease, even if you’re not overweight.

People who got 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugar were over twice as likely to die from heart disease as those consuming less than 10%. The danger increased with higher sugar intake, regardless of age, weight, activity level, or cholesterol numbers.

Top sources include sugary drinks (over a third of added sugar in U.S. diets), desserts, candy, sweetened cereals, and fruit drinks. Excess sugar may raise blood pressure and cause the liver to release harmful fats into the blood—both key heart disease risks.

The American Heart Association advises a daily limit of 6 teaspoons (100 calories) for women and 9 teaspoons (150 calories) for men. A single can of soda can exceed these limits. Experts recommend swapping soda for fruit-infused seltzer and opting for fruit-based or unsweetened desserts to protect your heart.

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