- suppress the immune system
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- upset the body’s mineral balance
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- cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver
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- increase the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
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- increase the risk of coronary heart disease
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- pressure cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity
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- contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children
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- increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes
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- produce a significant rise in triglycerides
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- speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair
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- cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children
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- reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs)
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- promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs)
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- increase the amount of fat in the liver
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- contribute to a weakened defense against bacterial infection
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- compromise the lining of the capillaries
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- overstress the pancreas, causing damage
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- interfere with absorption of calcium and magnesium
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- increase fasting levels of blood glucose
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- cause headaches, including migraines
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- produce an acidic stomach
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- raise adrenaline levels in children
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- lead to periodontal disease
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- increase total cholesterol
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- contribute to weight gain and obesity
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- cause free radical formation in the bloodstream
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- contribute to osteoporosis
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- lead to decreased glucose tolerance
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- cause cardiovascular disease
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- contribute to eczema in children
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- lead to chromium deficiency
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- increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney
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- increase bacterial fermentation in the colon
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- cause toxemia during pregnancy
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- increase the body’s fluid retention
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- increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets
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- cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind’s ability to think clearly
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