{"id":516,"date":"2025-09-11T12:13:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eqht.net\/516-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:06:13","slug":"516-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eqht.net\/?page_id=516","title":{"rendered":"78 Reasons To Avoid Sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can suppress the immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can upset the body\u2019s mineral balance.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased\nactivity in children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety,\nconcentration difficulties and crankiness in children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can adversely affect children\u2019s\nschool grades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can produce a significant rise in\ntriglycerides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against\nbacterial infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause kidney damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can reduce helpful high density\ncholesterol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful\ncholesterol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar may cause copper deficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium\nand magnesium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar may lead to cancer of the breast,\novaries, prostate and rectum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause colon cancer with an increase\nrisk in women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can be a risk factor in gall bladder\ncancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood\nglucose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can weaken eyesight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">19.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitter\ncalled serotonin, which can narrow blood vessels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause hypoglycemia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can produce an acidic stomach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">22.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in\nchildren. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">23.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart\ndisease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">24.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can speed the aging process, causing\nwrinkles and gray hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can lead to alcoholism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">26.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can produce tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">27.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can contribute to weight gain and\nobesity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">28.&nbsp;&nbsp; High intake of sugar increases the risk of\nCrohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">29.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause a raw, inflamed intestinal\ntract in persons with gastric or duodenal ulcers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause arthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">31.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause asthma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">32.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause Candidiasis (yeast\ninfection). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">33.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can lead to the formation of gallstones.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">34.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney\nstones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">35.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause ischemic heart disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">36.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause appendicitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can exacerbate the symptoms of multiple\nsclerosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">38.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can indirectly cause hemorrhoids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">39.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause varicose veins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin\nresponses in oral contraction users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">41.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can lead to periodontal disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">42.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">43.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar contributes to saliva acidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">44.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin\nsensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">45.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">46.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can decrease growth hormone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">47.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase total cholesterol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">48.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">49.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can change the structure of protein\ncausing interference with protein absorption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar causes food allergies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">51.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can contribute to diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">52.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">53.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can contribute to eczema in children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">54.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">55.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can impair the structure of DNA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">56.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause cataracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">57.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause emphysema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">58.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause atherosclerosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">59.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause free radical formation in the\nbloodstream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">60.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar lowers the enzymes\u2019 abilities to\nfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">61.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause loss of tissue elasticity and\nfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">62.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause liver cells to divide,\nincreasing the size of the liver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">63.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the\nliver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">64.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase kidney size and produce\npathological changes in the kidney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">65.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing\ndamage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">66.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase the body\u2019s fluid\nretention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">67.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause constipation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">68.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause myopia (nearsightedness). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">69.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can compromise the lining of the\ncapillaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">70.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause hypertension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">71.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause headaches, including\nmigraines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">72.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha\nand theta brain waves, which can alter the mind\u2019s ability to think clearly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">73.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">74.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase insulin responses in those\nconsuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">75.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase bacterial fermentation in\nthe colon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">76.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">77.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase blood platelet\nadhesiveness, which increases risk of blood clots <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">78.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can increase the risk of Alzheimer\nDisease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REFERENCES <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sanchez, et al. \u201cRole of Sugars in Human Neotrophilic\nPhagocytosis,\u201d American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 1973, pp\n1180-1184 F. Coutzy, et al. \u201cNutritional Implications of the Interaction\nbetween Minerals,\u201d Progressive Food and Nutrition Science 17, 1933, 65-87 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">J. Goldman, et al. \u201cBehavioral Effects of Sucrose on\nPreschool Children,\u201d Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 14 1986, 565-577. D.\nBehar, et al. \u201cTesting with Children Considered Behaviorally Sugar Reactive,\u201d\nNutritional Behavior, 1984, 277-288 Alexander Schauss. \u201cDiet, Crime and\nDelinquency,\u201d Berkeley, CA. Parker House, 1981. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S. Scanto and John Yudkin. \u201cThe Effects of Dietary Sucrose\nand Blood Lipids, Serum, Insulin, Platelet Adhesiveness and Body Weight in\nHuman Volunteers,\u201d Postgraduate Medicine Journal, 45, 1969, 602-607. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">W. Rinsdor, E Cheraskin and R. Ramsay, \u201cSucrose Neutrophic\nPhagocystosis and Resistance to Disease,\u201d Dental Survey 52 12 1976 46-48. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">J. Yudkin, S. Kang, and K. Bruckdorfer.&nbsp; \u201cEffects of High Dietary Sugar,\u201d British\nJournal of Medicine 281, November 22, 1980, p. 1396. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lewis, G.F. Steiner, \u201cAcute Effects of Insulin in the\nControl of VLDL Production in Humans, Implications for the Insulin Resistant\nState, \u201cDep. of Medicine, Univ. of Toronto, Canada, Diabetes Care 1996, Apr 19\n(4), 390-3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">R. Pamplona, M. J. Bellmunt, M. Portero, and J. Prat.\n\u201cMechanisms of Glycation in Atherogenesis,\u201d Medical Hypotheses 40, 19990, pp\n174-181. Kozlovsky, et al. \u201cEffects of Diets High in Simple Sugars on Urinary\nChromium Losses.\u201d Metabolism 35. June, 1986, pp 515-518. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M. Fields, et al. \u201cEffect of Copper Deficiency on Metabolism\nand Mortality in Rats Fed Sucrose or Starch Diets,\u201d Journal of Clinical\nNutrition 113, 1983, pp 1335-1345. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSugar and Prostate Cancer,\u201d Health Express, October 1982, p\n41. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">R.M. Bostick, J. D. Potter, L.H. Kushi, et al. \u201cSugar, Meat\nand Fat Intake and Non-dietary Risk Factors for Colon Cancer Incidence in Iowa\nWomen,\u201d Cancer Causes &amp; Controls 5, 1994, 38-52 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can suppress the immune system. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can upset the body\u2019s mineral balance. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sugar can cause hyperactivity, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":784,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-516","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":508,"url":"https:\/\/eqht.net\/?page_id=508","url_meta":{"origin":516,"position":0},"title":"Sugar and Honey for infections","author":"Info@EQHT.net","date":"2025-09-11","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0From: Jacqueline Paltis [jacpal@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:54 AM To: Khelly Webb Subject: Sugar\/Honey Wound Dressings Here are two articles In found on the web relating to sugar\/honey wound dressings. \u00a0The first is about honey, which would probably be easier to do at home. http:\/\/www.bees-online.com\/HoneyAsTreatmentForWoundsAndBurns.htm Honey - Natural\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":784,"url":"https:\/\/eqht.net\/?page_id=784","url_meta":{"origin":516,"position":1},"title":"Sugars","author":"Info@EQHT.net","date":"2025-09-17","format":false,"excerpt":"High-Fructose Corn Syrup 78 Reasons To Avoid Sugar Sugar and Honey for infections","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":517,"url":"https:\/\/eqht.net\/?page_id=517","url_meta":{"origin":516,"position":2},"title":"High-Fructose Corn Syrup","author":"Info@EQHT.net","date":"2025-09-11","format":false,"excerpt":"Continuing our crusade against Sugar, scientists at UC Davis and the U.S. Agriculture Department found that even small amounts of High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) for just two weeks raises both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. 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