Sugar Calcium Loss

I know so many people who are in great physical shape, but can’t seem to help indulging their sweet tooth – a lot. Sure, they are fit now. But what will happen as their bodies and lifestyles change with age? Besides the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, there is another danger in high consumption of sugar: calcium loss.

People with a high sugar intake typically lose a higher percentage of calcium through their urinary excretion. This can cause health problems, including bone weakness, osteoporosis, and traces of calcium in the kidney. Hypertension is also associated with increased urinary excretion of calcium. Experts have always advised that sugar and sweets should be consumed sparingly, but many young people assume that they can eat all the sugary candy and soda they want while they are young and active. Here is yet another reason to watch the sugar intake in our diets!

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