Few edible additives has been at the center of research and media reports in recent years as much as sugar. This white substance that we often take for granted is no known to be associated with a host of health risks that can lead to diseases, some of which are fatal. There is also evidence that sugar use may be linked to an addiction to it and withdrawal symptoms may arise when discontinuing it. Unfortunately there are widespread misconceptions and ignorance regarding sugar and its dangers. What is sugar? Sugar is a short-chain carbohydrate that is commonly available as a crystalline substance. It is derived from different sources, mainly plants such as sugar beet and sugarcane. Sugar is used for sweetening foods and drinks and its taste it is generally favored by most people across the globe. The term sugar can refer to a number of sweet tasting short-chain carbohydrates. Most of the time it refers to sucrose, or regular table sugar, but it may also refer to fruit sugar like fructose which is another naturally occurring sugar. Due to the refining process, sucrose can be quickly broken down into simpler components within the body. These simpler components like glucose … Continue reading Sugar Health Risks, Addiction, Diseases, Ways to Quit