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Why does sugar make my heart beat so fast?
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Sugar:Fast Heartbeat: Excessive and rapid intake of sugar, as occurs when drinking sugared drinks, causes Insulin spikes which causes the blood sugar level to drop quickly to the point where the heart (& body) are metabolically stressed, causing Epinephrine release, which increases heart rate. Low glycemic index foods release sugar slower, so this effect is limited and not as noticeable.
Answered 1/2/2015
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