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What are the health risks of eating sugar?

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What are the health risks of eating sugar?

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The health risks of eating sugar include belly fat, weight gain and glycation, which cause tissues in your body to break down and age faster. In this video, fitness expert Jorge Cruise explains the various disadvantages of eating too much sugar.

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