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Are you consuming too much sugar?

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Robert Daly

The answer is probably yes.

That can add up quickly, so what are the risks associated with too much sugar in the body?

Below are some signs that theres too much sugar in the body, according to the expert.

This happens when sugar is absorbed through insulin andblood sugar levelsdrop rapidly, causing hypoglycemia.

As a result, the body seeks more sugar to compensate for this drop.

According to Dr. Missori, this in turn facilitates and accelerates gaining weight.

This imbalance can also cause sudden drops in energy, she says.

Excessive sugar consumption also has negative effects on the skin.

It doesnt end there: Excess sugar accelerates skin aging, promoting oxidation and loss of elasticity.

High levels of insulin can also cause the appearance of dark spots and skin folds.

If sugar levels are too low, energy is in short supply.

This imbalance also alters the gut microbiota over time, which can lead to dysbiosisa.k.a.

the prevalence of harmful bacteria over beneficial ones.

The consequences of dysbiosis are many.

It worsens the overall health of the body.

A version of this article was previously published inLa Cucina Italia.