Tag: Health risks

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), long-term use of non-sugar sweeteners does not confer any significant benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children. This challenges the common assumption that swapping sugar for calorie-free alternatives is a simple solution for weight loss.

According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity are linked to 43% of adults aged 18 and over, and this excess body fat significantly raises the risk of developing serious health conditions, most notably type 2 diabetes. This article explores the precise mechanisms by which too much body fat leads to insulin resistance and subsequent diabetes.

With a glycemic index of 100, dextrose is a simple sugar that enters the bloodstream extremely fast, causing a rapid blood sugar spike. This quick absorption makes it useful for treating low blood sugar but can be dangerous for many individuals and should be approached with caution.

According to Healthline, while raw cranberries are generally safe, consuming too many can cause an upset stomach or diarrhea. This raises the important question of whether a person can safely consume an entire bag of these berries without risking negative health effects.

According to the American Heart Association, women should have no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day, while men should aim for 9. This often raises the question: are sugarlumps healthy, and what is their place in a balanced diet?

The World Health Organization has classified areca nut, the primary ingredient in supari, as a Group 1 carcinogen for humans. This places the popular cultural and traditional chewable, commonly known as supari, in the same risk category as tobacco and alcohol.

It is a fact that animal brains, including goat brains, are incredibly rich in lipids and dietary cholesterol. This nutrient-dense food is a delicacy in many cultures, leading many health-conscious consumers to ask: is there cholesterol in the goat brain, and if so, how much?

Fact: Sodium citrate, a widely used food additive, is officially designated as "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). So, is sodium citrate good or bad for you? The answer depends heavily on the dosage and individual health status, making its effects contextual rather than absolute.

Despite its long history in traditional wellness, Gond Katira, or Tragacanth gum, is not without its potential drawbacks. Although generally considered safe in moderation, excessive consumption can lead to several unwanted side effects.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, fatal food poisoning has been reported in China from consuming moldy sugarcane. This critical fact sets the stage for understanding the circumstances under which molasses—a sugarcane byproduct—can indeed be toxic, posing risks beyond its sugary nature for both humans and animals.