Gain Control During Sugar Season

It’s sugar season once again. There is a big one at Christmas, then Valentine’s Day, then Easter with all the chocolate bunnies and creme-filled eggs. Sugar suppresses the immune system, and we eat SO MUCH of it. I recently wrote about this in my substack, Eye on the Evidence.

The average American consumes a whopping 57 pounds of sugar each year. It’s astounding. We’ve got to get this under control but the problem is that sugar is added to so many foods these days. That’s why I call sugar the sweetest poison on the shelf.

Something that is not often talked about is the effect of sugar on the brain. Yes, sugar is the main source of fuel for the brain, but too much sugar over prolonged periods (diabetes) has many consequences for the brain and its neurons.

High blood glucose levels can disrupt the connections between different parts of the brain. These connections are vital for functions that brain regions share. Too much sugar can and brain matter. It can cause the brain to atrophy or shrink. And it can lead to small-vessel disease, which restricts blood flow in the brain, causing cognitive difficulties and, if severe enough, spurring the development of vascular dementia.

Is there help? Yes! I love Gluco-Control. It really helps to keep sugar under control. I’ve teamed with Touchstone for many years, and sell their products because they are tested and trusted. Gluco-Control helps the body maintain balanced blood sugar levels — a key aspect of healthy weight loss. It also helps reduce hunger pangs and cravings for sweets, and that helps you make healthier choices for snacks and meals.