Author: Nikolaos Tzenios

Publisher: Nikolaos Tzenios

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Total Pages: 128

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Problem Statement: The American diet has a lot of items with added sugars, which can cause diseases, including diabetes, heart problems, and obesity. The origins and dynamics of added sugar intake in the US population were examined in several research. Most added sugars in the ordinary American diet—13% of total daily calories—come from sugary drinks and sweet baked goods. Several social, economic, and racial groups have this propensity. With increased added sugar consumption worldwide, other nations also observe similar trends. Soft drinks are the main source of added sugars for children and teenagers, whose vulnerability to excessive sugar consumption is greater than that of other age groups. To solve this issue, examining the relationship between the consumption of added sugars and its effects on immune system performance is critical. Purpose of the Research: The study aimed to determine whether sugar consumption affects the work of the immune system. Methods Used: The study used a qualitative type of research. A total of 60 recent qualitative and quantitative studies were examined. Data was collected through a systematic review and analyzed using descriptive statistics and narrative synthesis. Results: The results showed that sugar consumption was positively connected with the emergence of health problems. Particularly, 18 separate health problems were linked to eating too much sugar. Healthy sugar consumption should not exceed 10.5% of total calories per day. Hence, the amount of sugar in each meal or beverage should not be higher than 10.5%, with the remaining amount being naturally occurring sugar. The consumption of fructose has been connected with favorable immune system-suppressing effects. In contrast, glucose was mostly linked to advantageous immunosuppressive effects, and one study reported it could enhance the immune system. The consumption of added sugar was negatively linked with the generation of t- and b-cells. It was discovered that natural glucose is beneficial for the growth of t-cells and b-cells. Some types of glucose inhibited the growth of t-cells and b-cells. Conclusion: The dissertation determines that the consumption of added sugars suppresses the immune system. Keywords: natural sugars, added sugars, immune system