Publication Date

Spring 5-13-2025

School

School of Health Sciences

Major

Biology: Biomedical Sciences

Keywords

Chronic Inflammation, Metabolic Disease, Modern Diet, Added Sugars, Metabolism, Metabolic Health

Disciplines

Biochemistry | Carbohydrates | Cellular and Molecular Physiology | Immunopathology | Nutrition | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Abstract

The modern diet includes many processed foods that contain added sugars, resulting in a significant increase in daily glucose and fructose consumption. Considering this, there is an increased effort to uncover the effects of excess sugar intake on the body’s health and metabolism. Strong evidence supports the connection between a high added sugar diet and the presence of chronic, low-grade inflammation due to cellular distress and metabolic dysfunction. Prolonged inflammatory responses are linked to tissue damage and the development of various metabolic diseases that are prevalent in modern society, such as obesity, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. An understanding of the impacts that a high intake of added sugars has on the body can promote better dietary patterns and decrease the risk of chronic metabolic issues.

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