A study published in the journal Neuroscience found that mice fed a diet "similar in composition to the typical diet of most Western industrialized societies, high in saturated fats and refined sugar," experienced a reduction in brain function in just two months. This is because large amounts of sugar affect the proteins and neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for learning and memory. In short: sugar makes you dumber.
7. Skin problems
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is responsible for skin elasticity. By nature, sugar molecules bind to collagen and help collagen cells move.
Too much sugar in the body makes collagen cells less mobile, causing tissue stiffness, including in the skin. This loss of skin elasticity becomes apparent with the appearance of wrinkles, among other things.
Furthermore, sugar causes cellular inflammation. As you probably know, whenever there is chronic inflammation, you know you're going to have problems.
