India, Dec. 15 -- Sugar is a staple in most diets, hiding in everything from desserts and drinks to sauces and snacks. While it may satisfy your sweet tooth, overconsumption can affect more than just your waistline, it can impact your energy, mood, and even your nervous system.

Dr Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgeon with over 33 years of experience in neuroscience, explains in his December 14 Instagram post what really happens to your body when you eat too much sugar. (Also read: Physician shares how changing this '1 habit' in morning boosted his energy throughout the day)

Dr Prashant illustrates how excess sugar impacts the nervous system, brain, and fat storage in a clear, visual way.

The video begins with sugar molecules "arriving" ins...