By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Sugar is everywhere — and who does not enjoy a little sweetness? But the reality is that sugar poses a silent threat to health, contributing to worse outcomes and chronic pain regardless of body weight. Whether you are normal weight, overweight, or lean, excess sugar is toxic to the body. In this article, I will break down the hidden ways sugar affects your health and how reducing your intake

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Many of the foods marketed as healthy choices — yogurt, granola bars, bottled smoothies, and fortified cereals — are quietly packed with far more added sugar than most people realize. If you are managing arthritis, joint pain, or any inflammatory condition, excess sugar intake can directly worsen your symptoms by fueling chronic low-grade inflammation throughout the body. According to the Ame