High Sugar Intake & Joint Pain
Sugar used to be a treat. Now it is hidden in many foods and beverages. Excessive sugar intake has been linked to obesity, tooth disease, diabetes, heart ailments, and joint pain.
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Significance
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When a person eats too many sugar laden foods, she is missing out on other important and necessary nutrients. On average, sugar accounts for 15 percent of total calories, but for many it is closer to 30 percent.
Considerations
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A direct relationship has been found between high blood sugar levels and joint pain. A report by Dr. Robert Shmerling in Harvard Health Publications found that diabetics are more prone to tendinitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis and other conditions that contribute to joint pain.
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Over Fueling
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Sugar can give a person a quick burst of energy. However, over fueling with sugar can make a person feel sluggish and heavy. Excessive sugar can slow down the system and put strain on muscles and joints, which can lead to pain.
Effects
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The body's ability to burn fuel and use sugar may contribute to joint pain. Excessive sugar can cause the body to run a continuous burn and not let the body, the muscles, and the joints relax and heal.
Stress
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Sugar floods the body with insulin and stress hormones. The blood supply can become inundated with it and it can inflict stress and pain on the body's organs and joints.
Consideration
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Sugar that is consumed and not readily used is stored for future use. The extra sugar that remains in the body and flows into the bloodstream exerts physical pressure on various organs in the body and may cause pain.
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