Sugar s many dangerous disguises

By: Uma Naidoo, MD, Contributing Editor Increasingly, people are aware of the dangers of "too much sugar" in the diet. Consuming excess sugar can lead to a condition called metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat. Excess sugar also contributes to widespread inflammation and even leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. …