Sugar and Hormones: How Sweet Cravings Affect Your Body
That irresistible pull toward a chocolate bar or sugary coffee might seem harmless, a quick mood boost amid a busy day, but hidden beneath those sweet moments lies a hormonal ripple that can throw your entire body off balance. For women juggling work, family, or fertility goals, frequent sugar cravings often mask deeper issues like insulin spikes that disrupt estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid function, leading to cycles of fatigue, weight struggles, and emotional ups and downs. The real trouble brews when these indulgences become habits—cravings intensify from stress-fueled cortisol surges, creating a vicious loop that worsens PCOS symptoms, thyroid sluggishness, or even bone health, leaving you feeling stuck, irritable, and far from your best self. Yet, understanding sugar's sneaky impact on hormones opens the door to smarter choices, restoring energy and harmony without deprivation. Dr. Kavyaa, a trusted gynecologist, the best thyroid doctor in Tirupati, and a leading endocri...