What if your body was without sugar for two weeks... would it change?!

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

**Arab Sea_Translations:** A prominent doctor on TikTok revealed that stopping sugar consumption can cause noticeable changes in the body in just two weeks. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist and Harvard-trained physician, explained that abstaining from sugar quickly affects the shape of the face, reducing puffiness and restoring the face's natural balance. It also reduces fluid retention around the eyes and begins to decrease abdominal fat and liver fat. He added that stopping sugar restores the balance of the gut microbiome, the trillions of microorganisms responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption. Skin may also improve, and acne and red spots may decrease, according to the British newspaper "Daily Mail." A Chinese study also showed that sugary soft drinks significantly increase the risk of acne. Excessive sugar consumption has also been linked to the accumulation of liver fat and increased inflammation. Nutrition experts warned that stopping sugar consumption, although it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, stomach pains, and bowel changes, promotes general health, energy, and good sleep, and contributes to weight loss and strengthening of hair, skin, and nails. Reducing sugar consumption also reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. However, sugar can be addictive for some people and should be treated like toxins from drugs or alcohol. Experts warned against excessive consumption of free sugars found in sweets, chocolate, soft drinks, and processed foods, noting that some natural sugars found in honey and unsweetened fruit juices are also classified as free sugars, while the sugar found in milk, fruits, and vegetables is not. To reduce sugar consumption, the British National Health Service (NHS) recommends replacing soft drinks and sweetened juices with water, limiting unsweetened fruit juices to no more than 150 ml per day, and gradually reducing sugar added to tea or coffee or using alternative sweeteners.