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ā€œCan sugar cause an irregular heartbeat?ā€

I am a 31 year old male. I want to know if sugar can cause an irregular heartbeat?

1 Answer

Not directly. Iā€™m not aware of any instance of sugar loading causing a heart rhythm problem. Long term excessive carbohydrate and calories can lead to obesity and its associated risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes) eventually resulting in heart disease and possible rhythm problems