Sweet Danger: How Excess Sugar Can Lead to Heart Attacks......

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How Sugar Affects Your Body: A Friendly Guide


1. Too Much Sugar = Extra Insulin

When we eat a lot of sugar, our body pumps out more insulin to manage it. Insulin is like a traffic cop, directing sugar where it needs to go.

2. Insulin Can Damage Your Arteries:

But if there's too much insulin, it can start to harm the delicate lining of our arteries, making them weak ,irritated and forms inflammation.




3. Your Body Rushes to the Rescue:

Your body notices the damage and tries to fix it. Your immune system sends WBC, cholesterol (LDL), and a protein called fibrin. They work together like a team of repairmen to patch things up

4. Plaque Starts to Build Up:

This "patch" turns into plaque, which can clog your arteries over time. The plaque is mostly made of fibrin (68%), and it's usually soft and squishy, making it unstable. But people are becoming anti cholesterol and not anti protein.




5. The Risk of Soft Plaque:

Soft plaque is tricky because it can break apart and cause inflammation. If it mixes with your blood, it can form clots.

6. Heart Attack or Stroke Risk:

If a clot blocks blood flow to your heart, it can cause a heart attack. If it travels to your brain, it can cause a stroke.




7. Silent Symptoms:

The scary part? Most of us don’t even notice this happening until more than half the damage is already done

8. Sugar and Stress on Your Arteries:

Constantly high sugar levels put a lot of stress on your arteries, because high sugar makes your arteries very very stiff, raising your risk of high blood pressure and other health issues.




How High Sugar Leads to Sticky Blood and Health Problems:

When you have high blood sugar for a long time, sugar molecules start to stick to proteins and fats in your blood. This forms harmful compounds called Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs). These AGEs make your blood thick and sticky, which can block important blood vessels in your eyes, heart, and brain.

For example, if you regularly consume sugary foods like soda or fried foods like French fries, your body produces more AGEs. These AGEs destroy cell membranes and increasing the risk of heart attacks and other serious health issues.

It's important to keep your blood sugar levels in check to prevent the formation of AGEs and protect your overall health.

Takeaway:

Cutting back on sugar  and carbohydrate can do wonders for your heart and overall health. It’s a simple way to protect your body from serious problems down the road.



Disclaimer 

It's important to note that these recommendations are for informational purposes only. It's advisable to consult a healthcare practitioner before making any significant changes in behavior, diet, or exercise regimen. Sujatha Rengaraj, a nutritionist, does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment for any ailments.


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