What may change in liver, brain and skin within 14 days of giving up sugar
Cutting out sugar entirely is said to ease pressure on the liver, steady blood sugar and clear the skin within two weeks.
For many people, the day does not begin without tea, coffee and sweets. Tea starts the morning, and sugar goes into making things sweet. But sugar, pleasant as it tastes, is said to be harmful to the body.
Fructose, found in soda drinks, sweets and processed food, is considered bad for the liver. Eating too much sugar or too many sweet things makes blood sugar rise sharply. Here is what is said to happen to the body in the 14 days after sugar is stopped completely.
Eating too much sugar puts extra pressure on the liver. As a result, fat builds up in the body and metabolic problems arise. On giving up sugar completely, the increased pressure on the liver should begin to ease in the very first week. Inflammation and irritation in the body should also reduce, and insulin sensitivity should improve. By the second week, triglycerides in the blood should fall and blood sugar should stay under control.
Improvement in liver health has also been mentioned. To reduce the layer of excess fat on the liver, it is advised to stop sweet foods entirely. This would reduce the release of extra fatty acids in the body and help avoid the risk of a serious condition such as MASLD.
On the effect on the brain, blood sugar levels keep going up and down. In the first 7 days after stopping sugar, headache, irritability, tiredness and weakness may increase as dopamine receptors are rebuilt. But after 7 days, as sugar levels become stable, brain fog clears, focus at work improves, memory gets better and mood stays good. The brain's dopamine receptors become sensitive again, and plain, unprocessed food starts to bring satisfaction. This reduces the craving for sweets.
An effect on the skin has also been described. Stopping sugar completely helps the face glow. In the first week, the body stops retaining excess water, which reduces facial puffiness and makes the skin look fresh. Pimples, acne and wrinkles also reduce. In the second week, excess oil on the skin reduces and the skin looks radiant. It stays more hydrated.
This information is for general awareness only and does not claim to be a treatment. People are advised to consult their doctor before trying any remedy.
