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The impact of high-sugar diets on central nervous system disorders: mechanisms, pathogenesis, and dietary implication
Fang Li1,2,3, Qinghua Luo1,3,4,5, Tinghao Guo1,3
1Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Background:
Excessive sugar consumption has paralleled the global rise in obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and related metabolic disorders. High-sugar diets directly contribute to weight gain, insulin resistance, and chronic hyperglycemia, which drive cardiovascular complications and systemic inflammation through advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and oxidative stress. Emerging evidence highlights their critical role in the pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, likely mediated through obesity-associated chronic inflammation, T2DM-driven blood-brain barrier dysfunction, and neuroinflammation.
Rationale And Aim Of The Study:
This review explores the impact of high-sugar diets on CNS diseases, focusing on the mechanisms involved, such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and altered neurotransmission. Methods: For this purpose, databases, such as PubMed, Medline, and PubMed Central (PMC) have been searched.
Results:
Accumulating evidence underscores the detrimental impact of high-sugar diets, particularly those high in glucose and fructose, on CNS diseases. These dietary patterns are linked to the exacerbation of various CNS diseases through multiple pathways. After analyzing the current literature, we can develop targeted dietary interventions aimed at reducing the burden of CNS diseases associated with high-sugar diets.
Discussion And Conclusion:
This paper emphasizes the importance of adopting nutritional approaches that address both metabolic and neurological health to combat the growing burden of CNS diseases linked to high-sugar consumption.
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