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Sugar acts as a toxin, pulling water from cells and causing dehydration.
  • Valli explains that each gram of sugar attracts water, leading to cellular dehydration. - The body responds with intense thirst, prompting excessive fluid intake that further dilutes electrolytes. - Chronic sugar‑induced dehydration impairs organ function and accelerates disease progression.
Dr Khadar ValliWholesomeTales Clips00:51:00

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a gram of sugar absorbs water ... cells become parched Dr Khadar Valli
you start feeling thirsty because it starts absorbing water from all the cells Dr Khadar Valli

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