AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES
REFINED SUGAR
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Refined sugar'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Diet by taking the free diet quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON REFINED SUGARRefined sugar consumption has increased exponentially. The average American consumes over 150x the amount of sugar eaten just 100 years ago. Refined sugar is highly processed, and, like a drug, wreaks havoc with our metabolism, causing a sugar high, then a crash. It also confuses the taste buds, making bitter taste unpalatable. Refined sugar quickly ferments in the digestive tract and the blood, leading to outbreaks of candida and inflammation. You can experience this fermentation as a foul taste on the tongue within ten minutes of eating refined sugar. It also leaves a trail of mucus in the digestive tract, creating sluggishness. It should be avoided.ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSDIET FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'REFINED SUGAR'
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| VATA |  FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha. |
| KAPHA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha. |
GOOEY ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTICGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion. |
FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Gooey' guna. |
HEAVY ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTICHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. |
FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna. |
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. |
FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna. |
SOUR ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTICSour refers to anything fermented or acidic. |
FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' taste. |
SWEET ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTICSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. |
FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste. |
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Refined sugar'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Eating Habits
Poor diet
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +2.0 times as often
Complication: +2.0 times as often
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Frequent snacking
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Diet
Sweet cravings
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Soda / corn syrup
Risk Factor: 120% more often
Complication: +2.2 times as often
Complication: +2.2 times as often
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Mouth
Foul taste on tongue
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Bad breath
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Appetite
Strong food cravings
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 13,447 People Reporting Refined sugar
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Refined sugar were less aggravated than 70% of other symptoms. From the 13,447 people who reported Refined sugar in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Heavy Sign![]()
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86.2%
30.6% (4,120)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Sweet Sign![]()
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79.7%
29.3% (3,939)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily![]()
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78.8%
26.9% (3,611)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Causes Kapha![]()
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78.2%
34.6% (4,651)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Gooey Sign![]()
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71.9%
20.1% (2,702)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Salty![]()
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70.9%
24.2% (3,254)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Sour Sign![]()
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53.6%
21.3% (2,866)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Causes Toxic![]()
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53.2%
24.6% (3,312)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Difficult![]()
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46.8%
27.3% (3,665)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Hot![]()
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39.7%
19.6% (2,636)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Astringent![]()
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37.1%
17.3% (2,325)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Cold![]()
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31.9%
20.1% (2,697)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Pungent![]()
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30.9%
14.9% (1,998)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Dry![]()
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28.4%
19.2% (2,587)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pitta![]()
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26.1%
26.0% (3,495)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Light![]()
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25.8%
17.6% (2,369)
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter![]()
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21.2%
16.9% (2,267)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Causes Vata![]()
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16.8%
25.3% (3,401)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Risk Factors of Refined sugar
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Refined sugar.
Overall, 32.50% of people surveyed in this research study reported Refined sugar.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 32.50%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358) ![]()
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684
29%
10% less often
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9893
39%
20% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615) ![]()
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3576
18.2%
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721) ![]()
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6782
40.6%
20% more often
Male (1336) ![]()
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394
29.5%
10% less often
Female (26227) ![]()
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8879
33.9%
insignificant difference
Refined flours (10936) ![]()
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8026
73.4%
130% more often
Soda / corn syrup (5096) ![]()
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3649
71.6%
120% more often
Candy (7492) ![]()
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5190
69.3%
110% more often
Burgers/Hot Dogs (8841) ![]()
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5466
61.8%
90% more often
Fast food 2+ times / week (6974) ![]()
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4270
61.2%
90% more often
Poor diet (11384) ![]()
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6726
59.1%
80% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006) ![]()
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2255
56.3%
70% more often
Low fiber diet (4548) ![]()
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2532
55.7%
70% more often
Eating after midnight (3846) ![]()
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2128
55.3%
70% more often
Dessert after meals (11160) ![]()
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6022
54%
70% more often
Pizza (15366) ![]()
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8285
53.9%
70% more often
Burritos (8001) ![]()
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4276
53.4%
60% more often
Sandwiches (13526) ![]()
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7215
53.3%
60% more often
Eat out on work days (6529) ![]()
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3480
53.3%
60% more often
Rarely cook (6054) ![]()
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3223
53.2%
60% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113) ![]()
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1633
52.5%
60% more often
Fatty fried food (11744) ![]()
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6157
52.4%
60% more often
Restaurants 3+ times / week (6106) ![]()
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3090
50.6%
60% more often
Don't know how to cook (2322) ![]()
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1170
50.4%
60% more often
Canned/frozen food (13186) ![]()
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6634
50.3%
50% more often
Carbuncle (209) ![]()
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105
50.2%
50% more often
Wheat (16659) ![]()
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8159
49%
50% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383) ![]()
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184
48%
50% more often
No time to cook (5637) ![]()
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2706
48%
50% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274) ![]()
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3972
48%
50% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798) ![]()
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1812
47.7%
50% more often
Iced/cold drinks (14492) ![]()
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6881
47.5%
50% more often
Food is a necessary distraction (5753) ![]()
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2730
47.5%
50% more often
Artificial sweeteners (8589) ![]()
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4083
47.5%
50% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198) ![]()
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1979
47.1%
40% more often
Old food in fridge (7819) ![]()
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3672
47%
40% more often
Hide food (3231) ![]()
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1518
47%
40% more often
Tooth ache (2997) ![]()
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1399
46.7%
40% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063) ![]()
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2366
46.7%
40% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619) ![]()
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2156
46.7%
40% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718) ![]()
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1269
46.7%
40% more often
Self Mutilation (1881) ![]()
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877
46.6%
40% more often
Boils (1160) ![]()
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537
46.3%
40% more often
Dirty clothes on floor (8183) ![]()
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3782
46.2%
40% more often
Love fragrant sprays, perfumes, or air fresheners (204) ![]()
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94
46.1%
40% more often
Manic / giddy (2385) ![]()
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1095
45.9%
40% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049) ![]()
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1856
45.8%
40% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759) ![]()
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1263
45.8%
40% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193) ![]()
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1916
45.7%
40% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827) ![]()
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377
45.6%
40% more often
Excessive sleep (5994) ![]()
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2729
45.5%
40% more often
Don't enjoy cooking (6389) ![]()
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2910
45.5%
40% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041) ![]()
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474
45.5%
40% more often
Self-loathing (6841) ![]()
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3105
45.4%
40% more often
Defensive (225) ![]()
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102
45.3%
40% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603) ![]()
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725
45.2%
40% more often
Foul taste on tongue (3794) ![]()
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1708
45%
40% more often
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying (15540) ![]()
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6999
45%
40% more often
Frequent snacking (16139) ![]()
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7257
45%
40% more often
Use microwave (3857) ![]()
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1734
45%
40% more often
Sleep during the day (6873) ![]()
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3089
44.9%
40% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367) ![]()
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2408
44.9%
40% more often
Guarding area of pain (886) ![]()
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397
44.8%
40% more often
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream (22981) ![]()
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10292
44.8%
40% more often
Blisters (609) ![]()
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273
44.8%
40% more often
Not smart enough (1117) ![]()
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499
44.7%
40% more often
House dark (3837) ![]()
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1716
44.7%
40% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139) ![]()
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62
44.6%
40% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639) ![]()
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1623
44.6%
40% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462) ![]()
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206
44.6%
40% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767) ![]()
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1233
44.6%
40% more often
Frequent cavities (5892) ![]()
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2621
44.5%
40% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650) ![]()
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289
44.5%
40% more often
Disappointed by life (1418) ![]()
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629
44.4%
40% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502) ![]()
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4223
44.4%
40% more often
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current) (3840) ![]()
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1701
44.3%
40% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688) ![]()
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4288
44.3%
40% more often
Few leafy greens (14637) ![]()
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6467
44.2%
40% more often
Sad (1382) ![]()
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611
44.2%
40% more often
Hopeless (730) ![]()
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323
44.2%
40% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565) ![]()
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1574
44.2%
40% more often
Chocolate (21019) ![]()
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9289
44.2%
40% more often
Frequent Hiccup (2477) ![]()
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1092
44.1%
40% more often
Often dirty dishes in sink (10581) ![]()
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4671
44.1%
40% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175) ![]()
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959
44.1%
40% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173) ![]()
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516
44%
40% more often
Childcare draining (5700) ![]()
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2508
44%
40% more often
Tonsil Stones (2415) ![]()
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1062
44%
40% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399) ![]()
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614
43.9%
40% more often
Eating after 8pm (19021) ![]()
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8356
43.9%
40% more often
Not attractive enough (1759) ![]()
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771
43.8%
30% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769) ![]()
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1649
43.8%
30% more often
Chronic cough (1911) ![]()
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837
43.8%
30% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275) ![]()
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3190
43.8%
30% more often
Regret / remorse (1237) ![]()
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541
43.7%
30% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909) ![]()
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835
43.7%
30% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359) ![]()
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4088
43.7%
30% more often
Cloudy urine (3984) ![]()
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1738
43.6%
30% more often
Sticky saliva (2391) ![]()
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1041
43.5%
30% more often
Strep Throat (1657) ![]()
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720
43.5%
30% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Refined sugar
In this research study, people who report Refined sugar were likely to report the following:
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REPORTS
CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Refined flours ![]()
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8026
+2.3 times
60%
25.79% (10,936 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) ![]()
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471
+2.3 times
4%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
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3649
+2.2 times
27%
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Candy ![]()
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5190
+2.1 times
39%
18.5% (7,492 cases)
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6726
+2.0 times
50%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs ![]()
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5466
+2.0 times
41%
20.98% (8,841 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week ![]()
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4270
+1.9 times
32%
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion ![]()
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5814
+1.9 times
43%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps ![]()
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5244
+1.8 times
39%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Fatty fried food ![]()
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6157
+1.8 times
46%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Low fiber diet ![]()
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2532
+1.8 times
19%
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Artificial sweeteners ![]()
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4083
+1.8 times
30%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Eating after midnight ![]()
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2128
+1.7 times
16%
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Dessert after meals ![]()
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6022
+1.7 times
45%
26.89% (11,160 cases)
Pizza ![]()
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8285
+1.7 times
62%
37.22% (15,366 cases)
Sandwiches ![]()
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7215
+1.6 times
54%
32.78% (13,526 cases)
Burritos ![]()
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4276
+1.6 times
32%
19.55% (8,001 cases)
Canned/frozen food ![]()
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6634
+1.6 times
49%
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Abdominal surgery ![]()
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530
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Exercising as punishment ![]()
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959
+1.6 times
7%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Rarely cook ![]()
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3223
+1.6 times
24%
15.42% (6,054 cases)
Don't know how to cook ![]()
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1170
+1.6 times
9%
5.8% (2,322 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting ![]()
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342
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Wheat ![]()
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8159
+1.5 times
61%
41.45% (16,659 cases)
Restricting Food Intake ![]()
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5579
+1.5 times
41%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Eat out on work days ![]()
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3480
+1.5 times
26%
17.88% (6,529 cases)
Iced/cold drinks ![]()
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6881
+1.4 times
51%
35.19% (14,492 cases)
Tonsil Stones ![]()
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1062
+1.4 times
8%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Don't enjoy cooking ![]()
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2910
+1.4 times
22%
15.42% (6,389 cases)
Vomiting ![]()
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476
+1.4 times
4%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Distress when sweets unavailable ![]()
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2255
+1.4 times
17%
12.01% (4,006 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction ![]()
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2730
+1.4 times
20%
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large ![]()
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4647
+1.4 times
35%
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Difficulty expectorating ![]()
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614
+1.4 times
5%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week ![]()
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6545
+1.4 times
49%
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream ![]()
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10292
+1.4 times
77%
56.81% (22,981 cases)
Self Mutilation ![]()
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877
+1.4 times
7%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current) ![]()
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1701
+1.4 times
13%
9.61% (3,840 cases)
Few leafy greens ![]()
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6467
+1.4 times
48%
35.51% (14,637 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms ![]()
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2039
+1.4 times
15%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food ![]()
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474
+1.4 times
4%
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Childcare draining ![]()
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2508
+1.3 times
19%
14.12% (5,700 cases)
Long workday ![]()
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5298
+1.3 times
39%
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Irregular/small appetite ![]()
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4294
+1.3 times
32%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus ![]()
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206
+1.3 times
2%
1.49% (462 cases)
Restaurants 3+ times / week ![]()
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3090
+1.3 times
23%
17.15% (6,106 cases)
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying ![]()
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6999
+1.3 times
52%
38.85% (15,540 cases)
Financially unstable ![]()
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5548
+1.3 times
41%
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities ![]()
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7427
+1.3 times
55%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Short bursts of energy ![]()
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7591
+1.3 times
56%
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Lack of exercise ![]()
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9927
+1.3 times
74%
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips ![]()
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4649
+1.3 times
35%
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ![]()
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206
+1.3 times
2%
1.51% (555 cases)
Frequent snacking ![]()
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7257
+1.3 times
54%
40.79% (16,139 cases)
Foul taste on tongue ![]()
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1708
+1.3 times
13%
9.82% (3,794 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule ![]()
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7658
+1.3 times
57%
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Tooth ache ![]()
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1399
+1.3 times
10%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Gain weight easily ![]()
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7806
+1.3 times
58%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Chocolate ![]()
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9289
+1.3 times
69%
52.43% (21,019 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems ![]()
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377
+1.3 times
3%
2.28% (827 cases)
Gray Stool ![]()
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214
+1.3 times
2%
1.52% (528 cases)
Morning Sickness ![]()
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473
+1.3 times
4%
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Pain sudden onset ![]()
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1721
+1.3 times
13%
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Strong hunger ![]()
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7057
+1.3 times
52%
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Flat rash ![]()
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222
+1.3 times
2%
1.53% (526 cases)
Poor, spends frivolously ![]()
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5146
+1.3 times
38%
29.13% (21,285 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite ![]()
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1681
+1.3 times
13%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Boils ![]()
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537
+1.3 times
4%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job ![]()
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4966
+1.3 times
37%
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over ![]()
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1068
+1.3 times
8%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine ![]()
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4553
+1.3 times
34%
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc ![]()
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1310
+1.3 times
10%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Eating after 8pm ![]()
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8356
+1.3 times
62%
48.38% (19,021 cases)
Conflict makes me restless ![]()
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8980
+1.3 times
67%
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Exercising after eating too much ![]()
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875
+1.3 times
7%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
No time to cook ![]()
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2706
+1.3 times
20%
15.63% (5,637 cases)
Gallbladder Removed ![]()
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1295
+1.3 times
10%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Feel overweight ![]()
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9893
+1.3 times
74%
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Frequent cavities ![]()
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2621
+1.3 times
19%
14.9% (5,892 cases)
Slow and steady activity ![]()
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4803
+1.3 times
36%
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Frequent Nausea ![]()
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2138
+1.3 times
16%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy ![]()
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4730
+1.3 times
35%
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion ![]()
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9947
+1.3 times
74%
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Frequent Leftovers ![]()
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6112
+1.3 times
45%
35.49% (14,905 cases)
Red meat ![]()
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6302
+1.3 times
47%
37.07% (14,935 cases)
Guarding area of pain ![]()
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397
+1.3 times
3%
2.38% (886 cases)
Sticky saliva ![]()
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1041
+1.3 times
8%
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Hyperacidity ![]()
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1867
+1.3 times
14%
11.19% (4,450 cases)
Insomnia ![]()
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5160
+1.3 times
38%
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Lack of Freedom / Independence ![]()
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3127
+1.2 times
23%
18.42% (7,548 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty ![]()
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9803
+1.2 times
73%
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Frequent Hiccup ![]()
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1092
+1.2 times
8%
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed ![]()
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2860
+1.2 times
21%
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Intense emotions ![]()
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8773
+1.2 times
65%
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up ![]()
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3803
+1.2 times
28%
22.53% (17,371 cases)
Irregular meal times ![]()
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8734
+1.2 times
65%
52.47% (21,155 cases)
High Triglycerides ![]()
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1441
+1.2 times
11%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Avoids heat ![]()
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4748
+1.2 times
35%
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Feel stuck ![]()
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4981
+1.2 times
37%
29.98% (12,640 cases)
Bad breath ![]()
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4294
+1.2 times
32%
25.96% (10,654 cases)
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