 10 not-so-sweet facts about sugar. Number one, on average Americans consume 130 pounds of sugar every year. 130 pounds of sugar equals about 1,767,900 skittles. Number two, the average American consumes 675 grams of sugar every five days. To put that in perspective, in 1822 Americans consumed on average 45 grams every five days. Now we consume 17 times that. Number three, the only taste humans are born craving is sugar. Number four, on average people consume 500 extra calories a day from sugar, which is roughly the amount of calories needed to gain a pound a week. Number five, sugar changes the muscle protein of the heart and its pumping mechanism. Consuming too much sugar can increase the risk of heart disease. Number six, sugar and alcohol have similar toxic liver effects. Liver damage can occur even without excess calories or weight gain. Number seven, sugar is found in unlikely places such as tonic water, marinades, crackers, bread, fat-free dressing, and tomato sauce. Number eight, Americans eat 10 times more sugar than all other food additives, except for salt. Number nine, eating high sugar foods lights up the brain on an MRI in the same places as it does with cocaine or heroin. According to research by Dr. David Ludwig, director of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children's Hospital. Last but not least, number 10, sugar makes you stupid. A recent study showed that eating a diet high in fructose over a long period of time can impair your brain's ability to learn and then remember information. So there you have them, 10 not-so-sweet facts about sugar. For more information for your health, you can contact us at Professional Supplement Center. Either send us an email or give us a call.