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Concept Map - Coggle Diagram
Concept Map
Blood Sugar & Insulin
Pancreas releases insulin
Blood sugar drops quickly
Energy crash (short-term effect)
Cravings for more sugar
Blood sugar spikes and crashes cause the brain to crave more sugar to restore energy.
Heart
Excess Sugar Consumption
Increased blood pressure
Inflammation in blood vessels
Higher cholesterol and fat buildup
Heart disease risk (long-term)
Brain / Mood
Excess Sugar Consumption
Rapid increase in dopamine
Brain feels temporary pleasure/reward
Brain wants to repeat the feeling
Cravings for more sugar
Weight / Fat Storage
Excess Sugar Consumption
Extra calories
Body converts extra sugar to fat
Weight gain
Increased fat storage
Long-term risk:
Obesity
Liver
Excess Sugar Consumption
Liver converts sugar into fat
Fat builds up in liver
Fatty liver disease
Increased diabetes risk
