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Is Sugar Toxic?

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter.

We all know that consuming too much sugar is bad for us, but just how bad is it? New research has got some doctors going as far as to say that sugar is actually toxic. Check out this awesome infographic from TotalHealth for 14 interesting facts on the possible culprits of what some are beginning to call the biggest public health problem our nation has ever faced.

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Sarah Smith is a junior at the University of Michigan, Class of 2012, majoring in Communication Studies and Political Science. She is the Editor-in-Chief of The Forum, Michigan's Greek Life Newspaper, and the secretary of Michigan's chapter of Ed2010. Sarah is also an active member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and she currently serves Michigan's Panhellenic Association as the Vice President of Public Relations.  A native of Sterling Heights, MI, she has been a Michigan fan since birth and loves spending Saturday mornings cheering on her Wolverines. Some of her favorite things include The Office, Audrey Hepburn, women's magazines, and microwave popcorn - preferably with lots of butter and salt!