The expert listed the pros and cons of white sugar

Nutritionist Anna Demina talked about the pros and cons of white sugar. According to her, white sugar affects the body.

In conversation with the agency RuNews24.Ru On Monday, December 8, she recalled that this product, usually obtained from sugar beet and used in the form of sand or refined sugar, is present daily in the diet of many people around the world.

According to the expert, sugar is the fastest source of glucose needed by every cell in the body. It especially strongly supports the work of the brain, which needs a stable supply of energy more than other organs. Sugar can quickly restore strength in case of fatigue or low glucose levels, as well as temporarily improve mood, as it promotes the production of endorphins and creates a feeling of vivacity. A positive emotional background, the expert explained, often helps the immune system to function more efficiently.

However, Demina stressed that white sugar should be consumed carefully and in moderation, writes RT. She noted that its excess can lead to sudden spikes in blood glucose levels, increasing the load on the pancreas and increasing the risk of developing diabetes. In addition, a large amount of sugar contributes to weight gain, as the product contains a lot of calories with minimal nutritional value, which often provokes overeating. According to the expert, excess sugar negatively affects the immune system: it can disrupt the balance of intestinal microflora, weakening the body's natural defenses and provoking inflammatory processes.

The expert emphasized that reasonable and moderate consumption of sugar helps to avoid most of the negative effects.

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Experts have warned about the importance of limiting yourself to salt and sugar

On December 7, Daria Chalova, a specialist in non-drug body improvement, warned about the potential harm of fructose in syrups. According to her, jerusalem artichoke and agave syrups contain a high percentage of fructose, which adversely affects the liver. She stressed that often regular white sugar will be much safer. 360.ru .

On December 1, it was reported that, according to the findings of scientists, fructose can dramatically increase the sensitivity of immune cells to bacterial toxins, researchers at the University of Vienna found. In two studies, scientists have found that even short-term consumption of drinks with fructose increases the concentration of receptors that trigger inflammation.

In October, nutritionist Anna Belousova, in an interview with NSN, said that sugar and everything related to it heads the top of "empty calories." According to her, these are sweets, especially caramel, sweet carbonated drinks, which are a solution of sugar in water, various sweet confectionery products, what we love to eat for tea — gingerbread, dried fruits, crackers, cookies, marshmallows.

Earlier Pravda.Ru She wrote that a large amount of sugar in the diet is one of the main causes of diseases such as tooth decay, obesity, liver problems, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Sugar is bad for oral health because it is a carbohydrate.

Before that, nutritionist Lyudmila Denisenko in an interview with the website kp.ru She noted that sugar is an easily digestible carbohydrate, the fastest energy "battery". And the most favorite food for the brain. If you completely give up sugar, the brain will constantly need glucose. She advised me to limit myself to six teaspoons a day.

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