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Negative Effects of Sugar on the Brain
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Negative Effects of Sugar on the Brain

Although the brain does require a certain amount of sugar in order to function properly, this type is known as glucose and is found naturally in foods like fruits and grains. It’s fructose, sugar that’s added to processed foods and beverages, that is of far more concern, as consuming excess amounts of it can have long-term negative effects—including these five.

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Some Tips for Improving Liver Function
Medically Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Some Tips for Improving Liver Function

The importance of liver health cannot be overstated. Weighing approximately three pounds, it is a fairly large organ whose primary function is to “filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body,” says WebMD. Additionally, the liver removes toxins such as bilirubin and ammonia from the blood […]

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