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Why is it unhealthy to consume excessive sugar like in big gulps?
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Increases insulin: Excess sugar in a big gulp increases blood sugar level dramatically and then makes the pancreas produce excess insulin. Excess Insulin products leads to fat accumulation and causes obesity.
Answered 6/25/2014
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