Glucose: 3 Research-Backed Side-Effects
Glucose are broken down into sugar in our stomach and then absorbed into the bloodstream.
High glucose levels raise blood sugar level, which can lead to health issues.
Studies have shown that by consuming lots of glucose even healthy people get diabetic-level glucose spikes. Prolonged use can lead to cardiovascular disease risk and insulin resistance, which is a common precursor to diabetes.
In this article, we list claims of potential benefits and/or side-effects of glucose that we have found research on. Every claim is listed with all of its sources. We get these claims from our Nutrition Tool.
We also have an article about glucose named What Is Glucose & What Foods Can I Find It In? if you're interested in learning more.
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Research-Backed Side-Effects Of Glucose
These are some of the potential research-backed side-effects of glucose.
1. Blood Sugar
Glucose - Blood Sugar
About this claim
Blood sugar is the amount of glucose present in your blood. Every time you eat, your blood sugar fluctuates. Research is telling us that some foods and nutrients can affect your blood sugar negatively. They can spike your blood sugar, keeping your levels high. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to long-term, serious health problems.
Research sources for this claim
- Estimation of blood glucose levels by people with diabetes: a cross-sectional study ◳
- Diabetic-level glucose spikes seen in healthy people ◳
You are welcome to explore 25 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.
2. Diabetes And Insulin Resistance
Glucose - Diabetes And Insulin Resistance
About this claim
Diabetes and insulin resistance are both medical conditions. According to research, some nutrients raise your glucose levels, which are bad for you, especially if you have diabetes or are insulin resistant.
Research sources for this claim
- Estimation of blood glucose levels by people with diabetes: a cross-sectional study ◳
- Diabetic-level glucose spikes seen in healthy people ◳
You are welcome to explore 24 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.
3. Heart Health
Glucose - Heart Health
About this claim
The heart is our most important muscle. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Western countries. According to research, specific nutrients can affect your heart health negatively.
Research sources for this claim
You are welcome to explore 32 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.