If you’ve got a sweet tooth, it can potentially hurt your immunity. The studied harmful effects of sugar run the gamut from increased anxiety to early death. Oh, and a suppressed immune system.
Yes, there’s some research to back up the idea that sugar wreaks havoc on the immune system. But just how seriously should we take it? Let’s take a closer look.
While sugar found in fruit or other natural sources can give the body a little boost (mostly because it’s paired with great-for-your body things like fiber and vitamins), processed sugar tends to have some unpleasant effects on the body as a whole. (…)