Health problems arise when the amount of energy consumed (from all sources) exceeds its expenditure since the excess calories are stored as fat. Sugar also contributes to fat storage.

Ill health is primarily associated with an unhealthy lifestyle in general.

Small amounts of added sugar are not harmful. However, excessive consumption of it can bring about health problems, like:

overloading of the liver, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
as a result, the accumulation of fat
weight gain
heart disease
high blood pressure
the development of common mental disorders in the current period and repeatedly after 5 years
risk of dementia
premature aging
skin inflammation
plaque and tooth decay

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