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Why Do I Get Nausea After Eating Sugar?

If you're not certain if sugar is the culprit, keep a food diary for a week or two and monitor the symptoms afterward.

Now Then Digital by Now Then Digital
July 26, 2022
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For instance, eating foods high in sugar may not cause symptoms in people who don't have an infection.

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Another cause of nausea after eating sugar may not be associated with a specific dietary element, but an underlying infection.

KAMPALA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — While many people mistakenly think that nausea after eating sugar is the result of overindulgence, this is not the case. 

  • If you’re feeling queasy or nauseous after eating sugar, you’re not alone. Many people have this problem, and it can affect anyone, regardless of age. 
  • However, you can prevent this from happening by eating healthier and limiting your intake of sugary foods. Here are some tips to avoid nausea after eating sugar: Eat protein-rich foods. 
  • Adding protein to your diet will balance your blood sugar levels, which will prevent your body from reacting to the sugar in food. Fat and protein will also counteract the sugar’s effect on your body. 
  • If you don’t get enough protein or fat, you’ll likely feel bloated and nauseated after eating sugar. However, some people may not experience nausea immediately after eating sugar. This is because their bodies do not absorb sugar easily.
  • Also check out this article: What causes nausea after eating?

Instead, it is caused by an increase in blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, according to the American Diabetes Association. Heavy sugar consumption increases toxic acids in the body, which also causes nausea. 

To make matters worse, people with this condition often experience vomiting and aches after eating sugar. To learn more, read our article, “Why do I get nausea after eating sugar?”

Headache and Nausea After Eating Sugar

Candida overgrowth causes nausea

If you’ve been wondering why you get nausea after eating sugar, it might be because of an overgrowth of yeast. 

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This fungus normally lives in our mouths and intestines, where it is helpful to aid digestion and keep the body functioning properly. 

However, some environmental factors can cause a problem with Candida overgrowth, which can lead to significant health concerns. 

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Among these are antibiotics, sugar and refined carbohydrates, high levels of alcohol, and diabetes. 

Also, excessive stress can cause the yeast to overgrow, which in turn can lead to a weakened immune system and other problems.

When your immune system is down, eating sweet foods becomes a problem. Eating too much sugar can cause the candida to grow too fast. Symptoms of a Candida overgrowth include:

Inflammation causes aches and pains after eating sugar

The sugar we consume is not only unhealthy, but also can increase our levels of inflammation, which is what leads to aches and pains. 

The inflammatory response triggered by sugar can be acute or chronic, and can contribute to more pain. To reduce inflammation, eat healthy and limit sugar. 

Intake of high-sugar foods and drinks should be limited, but they must be moderated in moderation.

Overeating sugar can cause many problems, including joint damage and muscle aches and pains. It can also cause decreased energy levels. 

Cutting down on sugar intake is essential for overall health and fitness. 

However, it is not always possible to avoid all sugary foods and beverages. For example, if you are a regular coffee drinker, it’s likely that you’ve indulged in some candy at your desk.

Glucose intolerance

how to treat glucose intolerance

If you suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and bloating, you may be suffering from sugar intolerance. 

The main source of glucose in the body is sugar, which is found in food and drinks. There are various types of sugar: maltose, dextrose, and sucrose, and the -ose suffix is helpful in identifying them. 

People with sugar intolerance may be particularly sensitive to sugar alcohols. Whether these substances cause the symptoms you’re experiencing or not, you should consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

People with sugar intolerance may experience digestive problems after eating sugar or dairy products. It’s best to consult a health care provider as soon as possible to ensure that there’s no underlying cause. 

However, there are various diagnostic tests that your healthcare provider can administer to confirm the diagnosis. 

If you think you have a food intolerance, be sure to avoid these foods and consult with your doctor about your symptoms.

Hereditary fructose intolerance causes nausea after eating sugar

Hereditary fructose intoleration is a condition that occurs when the liver is unable to produce a certain enzyme called aldolase B. This enzyme breaks down the sugar fructose. 

Certain mutations in the ALDOB gene disrupt the enzyme’s function, resulting in harmful fructose buildup. 

People with this condition often cannot gain weight and may develop other serious conditions, such as liver and kidney damage. It is an inherited condition and can affect individuals of any ethnicity.

People with HFI are unable to digest fructose properly, resulting in low blood sugar. Other symptoms of this condition include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and low blood sugar. 

If left untreated, fructose can cause severe complications, including seizures, kidney failure, and even death. 

The most effective treatment for this condition is complete elimination of fructose from the diet.

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