We often think of sugar as the white crystals we stir into coffee or sprinkle on desserts. However, sugar comes in many forms—and some of the most harmful types are hidden in everyday foods you wouldn’t suspect.
Dr. Jason Fung, a physician and kidney specialist, explained on Epoch TV’s “Vital Signs” that sugar’s real danger isn’t how sweet something tastes—but how it behaves in the body. He said that fructose, a sugar found in fruit and processed foods, may quietly contribute to fatty liver, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, even if it doesn’t cause a noticeable spike in blood sugar.
The Different Types of Sugar
Each type of sugar affects our body differently. Knowing the different types of sugars helps us make smart diet choices, manage blood sugar levels, and achieve optimal health benefits.
Glucose
Glucose is found in starches and carbohydrates such as bread, rice, and potatoes. Your body uses glucose as a source of energy. Glucose raises blood sugar faster than other sugars, stimulates insulin release, and is delivered to your cells for use. However, excess glucose is turned into glycogen and stored in muscles or the liver until the body needs it.
Brendon Fallon is a former reporter and photographer with The Epoch Times. He is the host and executive producer of NTD's "Vital Signs," a health show that zooms in on the important matters of health that come up in everyday life—connecting the dots across the broad canvas of our holistic wellbeing.
