ActiveMan
No Result
View All Result
  • Health & Fitness
  • Style
  • Living
  • Culture
  • Health & Fitness
  • Style
  • Living
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
ActiveMan
No Result
View All Result

How Sugar Destroys White Blood Cells

by Joe Elvin
in Health & Fitness
Reading Time: 3 mins read
How Sugar Destroys White Blood Cells
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

For years, I was well aware how quickly sugar converts into body fat. I knew how it rots your teeth and increases the risk of diabetes. I’d still eat it…

Yet, after learning about the effect that sugar has on white blood cells, I was terrified into giving it up immediately.

How does sugar affect your white blood cells?

The production of white blood cells is essential for a healthy immune system. Whenever your body is invaded by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other pathogens, white blood cells surround them and push them out of your body.

So, after learning that sugar destroys white blood cells, I was naturally terrified. Sugar kills the very thing that keeps the human healthy body healthy. It’s essentially poison. It kills you faster than other type of ‘food’ known to man.

This process occurs because sugar is chemically similar to Vitamin C.

This vitamin supports the production of white blood cells, but the body is unable to differentiate between it and sugar. White blood cells will therefore pull in all the sugar from the bloodstream that they can. Almost immediately, the sugar feeds off the cells, destroying them and making it harder for your body to fight disease.

How toxic is sugar to the blood?

It’s been known for some time that sugar damages white blood cells, although public knowledge of this appears to be lower than necessary.

Although research covering the extent of the damage has been varied, it has been estimated that a blood sugar level of 120 reduces your immune system by up to 75%.

This is common for the average American after eating, and it can take between 4-6 hours for sugar be purged from the body. That means the average American is likely to have a severely damaged immune system for most of the day.

If you have a blood sugar spike, caused by as little as 20g of sugar in a serving, the activity of your white blood cells decreases massively. More than 500 to 1,000 calories worth of sugar? Those cells just stop functioning altogether. Even more calories? The cells start dying, making you far more susceptible to illness and disease.

What counts as sugar?

Sugar hides under many different names in food packaging. Glucose, fructose, galactose and corn syrup are among the most common. It’s all more or less the same when it enters the bloodstream.

Even if you’re actively trying to avoid it, you may be eating sugar than you think. In fact, many food manufacturers add it to their ‘low fat’ products to make it taste better.

Some sugars are healthier than others. The glycemic index is a good reference guide. This shows how quickly food affects your blood sugar level. You’ll see that pasta, rice, white potatoes and white bread are all hugely damaging to your immune system. Cherries, apples and pears are comparatively safe.

The benefits of giving up sugar

Giving up pasta, white bread and sugary treats is a great goal if you’re hoping to get into better shape.

Excess sugar is converted into body fat more or less immediately. Many nutritionists confirm that sugar is often more to blame for obesity problems than fats stored in food.

An insulin spike, caused by a large dose of sugar, is often followed by an energy crash, which can harm productivity and has even been linked to depression. This is because studies have shown that sugar has an impact on the brain’s neurotransmitters responsible for regulating our mood.

Dentists will thank you for cutting out sugar too. The bacteria commonly found in our teeth feeds on it.

How to reduce your sugar intake

Sugars and refined carbohydrates are cheap to produce. The profit margins are high and consumers can’t get enough of the sweet taste, so it’s unlikely that food companies are going to stop packing junk food with it any time soon. Most carb-based foods and ready-meals are packed with it.

If you can stick to a diet consisting mostly of fruits, vegetables and unprocessed meats, you’ll be a long way towards significantly improved physical and mental health.

ShareTweet
Previous Post

5 Reasons you should be reconnecting with your Old High School Friends

Next Post

Here’s Why Experts Say Your Second Date is More Important than Your First

Related Posts

meditation

Meditation 101 – Learn To Meditate

Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, but it’s only in recent years that we have seen...

healthy

Eight Tips to Live a Healthy Life Naturally

A new day brings with it new opportunities to improve one’s life, obviously including a healthier lifestyle. Living a vibrant...

Relieve Seasonal Depression

5 Workout Routines To Relieve Seasonal Depression

Do you feel down during the cold and shorter days of winter? While having winter blues is typically normal, it's...

water hydrated

Top Foods for Staying Hydrated

Water is the most important nutrient for your body and brain, but it’s also one of the hardest things to...

older

4 Tips for Staying Safe & Healthy as You Age

Whether we’d like to admit it or not, our bodies require more upkeep and focus as we age compared to...

mens health

3 Tips for Looking after Men’s Mental Health

Mental health issues are widespread, and while we have the pandemic to thank for its contribution to the rise in...

drug impact

How Drugs Can Have An Impact On Your Well-Being

The impact of drugs on well-being can be significant. Different drugs can have different effects on a person’s mood, energy,...

biotin benefits

Everything You Need to Know About Biotin

Biotin is an essential supplement for men, especially men who are struggling with hair loss or thinning hair.

Do Hyperbolic Stretching to Improve Flexibility and Core Strength

Do Hyperbolic Stretching to Improve Flexibility and Core Strength

Hyperbolic stretching is a 4-week stretching workout program launched and created by Alex Larsson. The program ensures to improve your...

Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Health & Fitness

10 Men’s Style Bloggers And Influencers in New York

Relationships

10 Delicious Foods That Will Make You Horny

Health & Fitness

How Sugar Destroys White Blood Cells

Health & Fitness

6 Creative Hacks On How To Lace Vans Like A Rockstar

  • About
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us

© 2021 ActiveMan. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. All the information on this website –activeman.com – is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. ActiveMan does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website (ActiveMan), is strictly at your own risk. ActiveMan will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of our website. ActiveMan might get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. ActiveMan is a registered trademark of Placeful, Inc.

No Result
View All Result
  • Health & Fitness
  • Style
  • Living
  • Culture

© 2020 ActiveMan. All rights reserved. All images property of their respective owners. ActiveMan is a registered trademark of Placeful, Inc.