The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear

Refined sugar, including real sugar, has side effects.  What are these side effects, and can I get rid of them by not eating refined sugar?  On January 15, 2024, The Sun reported that reducing refined sugar intake can prevent obesity and cardiovascular disease.  The report provided detailed information on the effects on the body when you stop consuming refined sugar, organized by time period.  In this post, we will look at the steps to eliminate the side effects that occur when you do not eat refined sugar.

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear. In this order, your body will improve.

 

References  

• May 23, 2024 Korea’s Gaji News
• January 16, 2024 Korea’s Health Chosun

 

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear.  Stage 1. 1~8 hours elapsed

• Lethargy for the first few hours after quitting refined sugar
• The body of a person who consumed a lot of refined sugar relies on refined sugar to produce energy, so the body becomes dependent on refined sugar.
• Feeling tired and tired after about 5 hours

 

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear.  Stage 2.  12-24 hours

• The body, which mainly produces energy from refined sugars, lacks energy sources.
• Headache, nausea, and difficulty concentrating more than 12 hours after you stop consuming refined sugars.

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear.  Stage 3.  2-5 days

• Sugar is an energy source for bacteria in the mouth to reproduce, so reducing refined sugar intake and brushing your teeth in the right way creates a bad environment for bacteria.
• Lethargy and mood swings improve as the body becomes accustomed to a refined sugar-free environment.
• After 2 days without consuming refined sugar, bad breath improves and mood stabilizes.

 

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear.  Stage 4.  1 week

• Sugar tends to attach to proteins and fats
• Therefore, it affects collagen and elastin, which are proteins in the skin.
• Excessive consumption of refined sugar accumulates fat in the skin and causes inflammation.
• Excessive intake of sugar can cause skin problems
• Skin improvement after about a week without consuming refined sugar

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear.  Stage 5.  1~3 months

• As the body that used to rely on refined sugar adapts to the new energy source, concentration, energy, and weight loss are improved.
• Refined sugar causes blood sugar levels to rise rapidly.  In contrast, other carbohydrates raise blood sugar more slowly than refined sugar.  This keeps you feeling full longer (prevents overeating and reduces weight)

 

The stage where the side effects of refined sugar disappear.  Stage 6.  6 months to 1 year or more

• Weight loss
• Prevention of chronic diseases caused by obesity (cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, etc.)

In this post, we looked at the steps to eliminate the side effects that occur when you do not eat refined sugar.  I hope you all take good care of your health by reducing your refined sugar intake.