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Madison Wisconsin Chiropractor 4200 University ave. suite 2100 Madison WI 53705 Phone 1: 608-231-3900 LaRoy D Reek D.C. email - website | Health Articles and More! | Other articles in this months newsletter: 5 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress chironexus [ read article ] Chiropractic Safer than Medical Care for Elderly chironexus [ read article ] Chiropractic Treatment of PMS - An Alternative Approach Chase Hayden [ read article ] Sugar: Problems Linked to High Intake nutrition411 [ read article ] | |||
Sugar: Problems Linked to High Intake nutrition411 website The average American consumes nearly 400 calories from added sugars each day, the equivalent of 22 teaspoons (tsp) worth. The American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism and the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention released a scientific statement entitled Dietary Sugars Intake and Cardiovascular Health in late 2009. The statement suggests that American women should consume no more than 100 calories and men no more than 150 calories from added sugar each day. 'Added sugar' includes sugars and syrups added to foods during processing or preparation, including sugars and syrups added at the table. The recent increase in average sugar intake is largely because of increased consumption of soft drinks, fruit drinks, desserts, sugars and jellies, candy, and ready-to-eat cereals, with soft drinks and other sweetened beverages accounting for the largest source of added sugars in the American diet. Authors of the paper noted that because food labels do not differentiate between natural sugar and added sugar, it is difficult for the average consumer to make wise choices. However, in 2006, the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) created a database listing the added sugar content of food (http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=12107). Problems linked to a high intake of added sugar The following are problems linked to a high intake of added sugar, as outlined by the statement: Insulin resistance: In some studies, fructose was linked to insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus in humans. Please note that high-fructose corn syrup actually is not made primarily from fructose; it is only 55% fructose and the other 45% is glucose. Calorie intake: In some studies, soft drink consumption was linked to increased calorie intake, greater body weight, and lower intake of valuable nutrients. The sugar in soda is absorbed very quickly, which might explain why people who consume sugar-sweetened beverages on a regular basis seem to have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Blood pressure: An emerging but inconclusive body of evidence links a high intake of added sugar to increased blood pressure. In the Framingham Heart Study, for instance, people who consumed more than one soft drink/day had a higher chance of developing hypertension and a 44% increased chance of having a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. Triglycerides and cholesterol: When added fats are replaced with carbohydrate, serum triglyceride levels increase and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol decreases. However, this is apparently more substantial when refined carbohydrates are used, rather than the carbohydrates found in milk, fruit, etc. Diets that are high in fructose, sucrose, and glucose are linked to increased serum triglyceride levels, particularly in men, sedentary overweight people, people consuming a low-fiber diet, and people with metabolic syndrome. Chronic hyperinsulinemia: Chronic hyperinsulinemia may cause people to eat more by preventing dopamine clearance from the pleasure center of the brain, increasing the pleasure caused by eating, even when a person has no physiological need to eat. It also promotes eating as a form of self-medication when a person is stressed. Vitamins, minerals, and fiber: People who consume a large amount of added sugar, especially intake that exceed 25% of total calories, have reduced intake of calcium, vitamin A, iron, and zinc. Intake of sugar also is inversely related to fiber intake. Recommendations The following are recommendations as outlined by the statement:
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Integrated with Madison Wisconsin's Meriter Hospital and Turville Bay MRI center for diagnostic testing. Focused on quick accurate care for patient relief. Dr. Reek has practiced in Madison Wisconsin and helped thousands of patients just like you in his 19 years of professional practice. He is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of neck, back and soft tissue injuries. His office in Madison, WI, uses the latest technology to provide you with the best possible health care. Dr. Reek will consult with you. He will provide his opinion on your condition and discuss what options are available for you. If appropriate, he will refer you to other Madison health care experts including Neurologists, Orthopedists and Acupuncturists. When necessary, Dr. Reek will refer patients to Turville Bay MRI or utilize his hospital privileges at Madison's Meriter Hospital. |