{"id":130257,"date":"2025-10-18T13:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/130257\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:58:10","slug":"almost-as-harmful-as-alcohol-top-us-cardiologist-warns-against-a-hidden-danger-that-could-turn-kids-into-diabetic-adults-with-fatty-liver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/130257\/","title":{"rendered":"Almost as harmful as alcohol: Top US cardiologist warns against a hidden danger that could turn kids into diabetic adults with fatty liver"},"content":{"rendered":"

US-based cardiologist<\/a> Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, founder and medical director of Cardiovascular Interventions<\/a> in Central Florida, has issued a striking warning about the hidden dangers of sugar<\/a>. In a recent YouTube video, he cautioned that sugary drinks affect the liver in much the same way as alcohol. \u201cThere\u2019s very little difference between a sugary drink and alcohol,\u201d Dr. Jamnadas said, highlighting that both can lead to fatty liver<\/a> and obesity-related complications.<\/p>\n

He explained that sugar consumption doesn\u2019t just store fat in the liver; it also accumulates in the viscera and throughout the body, promoting obesity<\/a> and related diseases. \u201cThese children, by the time they are 35 or 40 years old, will develop diabetes,\u201d he stressed. His decades-long experience in interventional cardiology, teaching at Florida universities, and treating patients confirms the real-world impact of sugar on metabolic health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why Sugar Is More Dangerous Than You Think<\/strong>While most people associate liver damage with alcohol, Dr. Jamnadas emphasized that sugar, especially in beverages, triggers identical liver stress and metabolic changes. A biopsy of a liver affected by sugary drinks looks indistinguishable from one damaged by alcohol. The cardiologist warns that even moderate sugar intake can silently pave the way for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular issues.
Fiber May Be the Secret Shield<\/strong>Interestingly, research from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers a potential safeguard against sugar\u2019s harmful effects. As reported by Fox News, the UCI School of Medicine\u2019s Nutrient Metabolism & Disease Lab found that a type of dietary fiber called inulin, found in onions, garlic, and artichokes, helps gut bacteria metabolize fructose before it reaches the liver. Lead researcher Dr. Cholsoon Jang explained that properly nourished gut microbes can \u201cconsume harmful dietary fructose\u201d and prevent fat buildup in the liver, reducing the risk of fatty liver disease.<\/p>\n

This gut-liver connection is pivotal. The study shows that inulin not only protects the liver but can reverse early signs of fatty liver by enhancing antioxidant capacity. \u201cMetabolic damage isn\u2019t limited to those who are overweight,\u201d Dr. Jang noted, emphasizing that even apparently healthy individuals can suffer sugar-induced liver stress if their gut microbes are unprepared.<\/p>\n

From Kitchen to Lifesaving Habit<\/strong>The implications are straightforward: increasing fiber intake can be a simple, effective step toward metabolic health. Everyday vegetables like onions, garlic, and artichokes may be more than flavor enhancers\u2014they could actively defend against sugar-induced liver and metabolic damage. Dr. Jamnadas\u2019 warning and UCI\u2019s research converge on one point: sugary drinks are not harmless. Just like alcohol, they can trigger severe long-term health consequences. While moderation is crucial, pairing reduced sugar consumption with fiber-rich foods may be the most practical and immediate way to protect your liver, heart, and overall metabolic health. As Dr. Jamnadas bluntly advises, \u201cSugar is not just empty calories\u2014it\u2019s a health hazard.\u201d With science-backed strategies like fiber supplementation and limiting sugary drinks, individuals can take proactive steps today to prevent serious metabolic disorders tomorrow.
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