1. Empty calories: causes malnutrition & deficiencies
2. Mineral depletion: decrease absorption, increases excretion, increases the need for minerals
3. Lowers immunity: blood glucose raised, white blood cell activity decreases
4. Unstable blood sugar
5. Can cause cancer - Glycolytic
6. Dysregulation of Hormone, & neurotransmitters - causes PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), Male boobs, Erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD
7. Increases low-grade chronic inflammation, degeneration (cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, premature ageing)
8. NAFLD - Non-alcoholic liver disease - Fructose strains the Liver - abdominal weight gain, belly fat
9. Feeds Pathogens - Biome, unbalanced gut flora, leaky gut syndrome, autoimmune disease, caries (cavities)
10. Increase Insulin Resistance - Weight gain, T2 Diabetes, Low HDL/High LDL balance, High Trig, T3 Diabetes (Alzheimer's), Hypertension, Syndrome X (metabolic syndrome)
11. Advanced Glycation End product - linked to degeneration & inflammation, damages collagen & elastin, causes saggy skin & wrinkles
12. Addictive - sugar gives you cravings