How Sugar Impacts Your Bladder
We all know that sugar can contribute to cavities, weight gain, and diabetes, but its impact is much greater than that.
Sugar has been linked to dementia, kidney and liver disease, nerve damage, cardiovascular problems, and cancer, warns the American Heart Association. Over time, it can affect your brain, eyes, and muscles, causing all sorts of issues. On top of that, it promotes inflammation and can speed up aging.
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Perhaps not surprisingly, added sugar can also affect your bladder. A 2018 study found that hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, may cause bladder inflammation in diabetic mice, according to the journal Research and Reports in Urology.
Scientists explain that sugar acts as a diuretic, reducing the amount of water reabsorbed in the kidneys. Therefore, it increases urine excretion, resulting in more trips to the bathroom. At the same time, it puts stress on the bladder, causing it to work harder than it should.
Sugary foods and beverages may contribute to diabetes, too. This chronic disease can negatively impact the bladder and kidneys.
SOURCE:Â Health Digest
