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Re: sugar
Hi welderskelter,
It would be interesting to get a clearer sense from your sister what exactly she is concerned about when it comes to sugar.
That said, I did read the following statement in a recent issue of a newsletter that I get. It's from an interview with someone named Nancy Appleton, a nutritional consultant. She says that
"Sugar acidifies the blood. The body attempts to restore a normal state of alkalinity by removing calcium from the bones. This increases blood levels of calcium while decreasing bone levels. Results: A higher risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis, along with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and arterial calcification."
If this effect of sugar is significant, then I could see some sense in what your sister says -- particularly for people with myeloma.
I wonder, though, whether this perspective is exaggerated except for people who are consuming very excessive amounts of sugar. If you do a few Internet searches, you'll see that Ms. Appleton is basically making her living crusading against sugar, and I'm not convinced her perspectives are anywhere near mainstream.
Hope this helps ... and good luck!
T.
It would be interesting to get a clearer sense from your sister what exactly she is concerned about when it comes to sugar.
That said, I did read the following statement in a recent issue of a newsletter that I get. It's from an interview with someone named Nancy Appleton, a nutritional consultant. She says that
"Sugar acidifies the blood. The body attempts to restore a normal state of alkalinity by removing calcium from the bones. This increases blood levels of calcium while decreasing bone levels. Results: A higher risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis, along with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and arterial calcification."
If this effect of sugar is significant, then I could see some sense in what your sister says -- particularly for people with myeloma.
I wonder, though, whether this perspective is exaggerated except for people who are consuming very excessive amounts of sugar. If you do a few Internet searches, you'll see that Ms. Appleton is basically making her living crusading against sugar, and I'm not convinced her perspectives are anywhere near mainstream.
Hope this helps ... and good luck!
T.
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TerryH
Re: sugar
Not to be flippant or anything TerryH, but just curious, about the quote you cited..if sugar results in bone fractures and osteoporosis due to acidity....is there a higher rate, in the general population of broken legs/osteoporosis amongst the obese? Cause they certainly eat LOTS of sugar.
just wondering.
I do know obesity is correlated with heart disease and arteriosclerosis...haven't heard much about bone fractures though.
just wondering.
I do know obesity is correlated with heart disease and arteriosclerosis...haven't heard much about bone fractures though.
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suzierose - Name: suzierose
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2 sept 2011
Re: sugar
Hi suzierose,
The article I read didn't mention anything about obesity being linked to higher osteoporosis rates or a greater likelihood of bone fractures. I also haven't seen good data on those issues.
I believe obesity is correlated with a higher incidence of arthritis, but my impression is that the correlation is mainly due to the increased stress obesity creates for hips, knees, and other joints.
The article I read didn't mention anything about obesity being linked to higher osteoporosis rates or a greater likelihood of bone fractures. I also haven't seen good data on those issues.
I believe obesity is correlated with a higher incidence of arthritis, but my impression is that the correlation is mainly due to the increased stress obesity creates for hips, knees, and other joints.
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TerryH
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