Studies reveal that SUGAR is just as addictive as drugs and alcohol
and could be the reason for your weight problems
SUGAR has also been found to be behind the underlying
cause of many serious health issues
Written by cardiothoracic surgeon Frederic Vagnini, MD, FACS
Dear Friend,
Sugar, which I call a "Silent killer”, was once thought of as an
innocent, sweet additive to make our food taste better. But it has
become one of the most dangerous forms of substance abuse in the world.
In addition to obesity and diabetes, scientific studies now show that
sugar is the driving force behind premature aging of the skin and even
worse, heart disease, the leading cause of death in this country.
My name is Fred Vagnini. I've spent the first 30 years of my career as a
cardiothoracic surgeon dealing with all levels of heart disease. After
seeing the damaging effects of sugar for so many years, I wanted to be
in a position to help people before they have heart disease. Today, I
run the Heart, Diabetes and Weight Loss Centers of NY taking a
pro-active approach to heart disease by promoting prevention through
healthy lifestyle and natural therapies. I am also the health advisor
for N3 Oceanic, a provider of high-quality dietary supplements with a
very specific focus on heart health.
Studies reveal that sugar plays a key role in the production of
atherosclerosis, the main cause of Coronary Heart Disease which claims
more lives each year than all of the cancers combined. [1] Even worse,
sugar is now thought to have highly addictive properties. Studies reveal
that sugar triggers the same reaction in the brain as drugs and alcohol.
So even if you want to cut back, it is easier said than done. [2]
Luckily, there are natural remedies that help curb your cravings for
sweets, and reduce the damaging effects of sugar on the body.
SUGAR CONSUMPTION reaches an ALL-TIME HIGH
The USDA recommends that Americans consume no more than 40 grams per
day, but most are eating 7 or 8 times that amount. [3] This is partially
due to the increase in convenience / processed foods which are packed
with added sugar.
Forget the obvious bad guys like cake and soda--you already know about
those. Sugar is hiding in foods we would never suspect. It's the
seemingly-healthy foods that slip under the radar. For instance, one
small cup of fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt can pack as much as 30 grams of
sugar. You will find the same amount of sugar in eight 8 cookies. A
glass of orange juice contains as much as 40 grams of sugar, which is
the same amount found in a can of soda.
Many are PRE-DIABETIC and don't know
What doctors don't emphasize is that an isolated fasting glucose reading
fails to provide information on their patients' glucose control
throughout the day. Even if you have never received a “high blood sugar”
reading from your doctor, you may still be experiencing frequent
“after-meal” sugar spikes. Alarming evidence shows that if you don't
achieve all-day glucose control you are doing serious damage to the
cells in your body. [4]
It is a fact that each time you eat a meal that causes your blood sugar
to spike, you are putting yourself at risk for premature aging of the
skin, obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and even premature death.
Having a blood sugar level that's too high is always followed by a dive
in blood sugar. These spikes in blood sugar can make you feel lousy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , “Up to one
in three American adults will have diabetes by 2050 unless something is
done to curb unhealthy lifestyle trends in the United States.[5]
Increased risk of obesity
A study published in "Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology" in 2005
reports high concentrations of glucose, contributes to fat production.
The scientists also report that chronic exposure of elevated blood
glucose and fatty acids synergize to cause accumulation of fat in
triglycerides, a type of fat in the bloodstream and fat cells. [6]
How sugar accelerates disease
Sugar consumption can lead to a very dangerous chemical reaction called
glycation, which causes irreversible damage to the cells in your body.
Super-Sticky 'Ultra-Bad' Cholesterol Revealed
Research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), found
'ultra-bad' cholesterol, called MGmin- low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
created by the addition of sugar groups to 'normal' LDL -- a process
called glycation, appears to be 'stickier' than normal LDL. This makes
it more likely to attach to the walls of arteries. When LDL attaches to
artery walls it helps form the dangerous 'fatty' plaques' that cause
coronary heart disease (CHD). With MGmin-LDL is smaller and denser than
'normal' LDL. By changing its shape, the sugar groups expose new regions
on the surface of the LDL. These exposed regions are more likely to
stick to artery walls, helping to build fatty plaques. As fatty plaques
grow they narrow arteries -- reducing blood flow -- and they can
eventually rupture, triggering a blood clot that causes a heart attack
or stroke. [7], [8]
How glycation robs your youth and beauty
Experts believe that glycation contributes to premature aging of the
skin. Sugar molecules in the skin cells stick to protein fibers and glue
them together forming Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs). These AGEs
breaks down collagen and elastin in your skin. The fibers become stiff
and brittle and skin loses its natural elasticity causing, dark circles
under the eyes, the loss of tone, puffiness, an increase in fine lines
and wrinkles.
Fortunately, proven natural ingredients exist to help stop the damaging
effects of sugar and curb your cravings for sweets. I am happy to tell
you about a great product from N3 Oceanic called Res-Q 105MAX. Using
only scientifically proven ingredients that I've personally worked with
in my practice, I helped develop this highly effective product. I
believe it is a great natural solution to the sugar crisis effecting so
many people.
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References:
1.
http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
2.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/sugar-regulated-controlled-substance-dr-robert-lustiginterview-
16070225
3.
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/sugar-shocker
4.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15689055
5.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Diabetes/cdc-predicts-dramatic-increase-diabetes/story?id=11946076
6.
"Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology"; Glucose-Induced Lipogenesis in
Pancreatic Beta-Cells Is Dependent on Srebp-1; Maria Sandberg, et al.;
Aug. 30, 2005
7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14764277
8.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526204953.htm
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