Are There Consequences of Completely Avoiding Sugar?

Nutritionist Dr. Yelena Tikhomirova announced that those looking to lose excess weight should completely eliminate sugar consumption. The specialist pointed out that a sudden and complete withdrawal from sugar will not have any negative health consequences, unlike the total cessation of alcohol or drugs. She stated, "If a person who wants to lose excess weight suddenly and completely stops consuming sweets, nothing bad will happen to them at all. Because giving up sugar is not as detrimental as completely giving up alcohol or drugs. When a person stops using addictive psychoactive substances, they experience withdrawal symptoms. However, if a person suddenly stops eating sweets, they will not suffer from this crisis and there will be no serious health consequences." She added, "If a person wants to lose weight, it is not necessary to completely abandon sweets. Currently, 'alternative sweets' are being sold in stores, made from isomaltooligosaccharide (a carbohydrate not absorbed by the digestive system that contains sugar substitutes)."