Sugar can be dangerous in large amounts or if you're diabetic and suffer from high blood sugar.
If you have high blood sugar then sugar can spike your blood sugar levels which can be dangerous.
However for most healthy people consuming sugar in moderation is healthy and not dangerous.
Adults should have no more than 30g of free sugars a day, (roughly equivalent to 7 sugar cubes).
Children aged 7 to 10 should have no more than 24g of free sugars a day (6 sugar cubes).
Children aged 4 to 6 should have no more than 19g of free sugars a day (5 sugar cubes).
The body uses sugars and starches from carbohydrates to supply glucose to the brain and provide energy to cells around the body.
Carbohydrates also provide fiber and other nutrients to the body.
High blood glucose levels can affect the brain's functional connectivity, which links brain regions that share functional properties, and brain matter.
It can cause the brain to atrophy or shrink.
Sugar might taste good to you, but processed sugars aren't good for you.
Eating a lot of refined, added sugars can lead to headaches, low energy levels, and inflammation.
Cutting sugar out of your diet will likely decrease inflammation, boost your energy levels, and improve your ability to focus.