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How sugar affects the brain - Nicole Avena
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When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation.

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@evek5019

3 years ago

Brain is the most powerful organ in the body. -said brain

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@II-cq5gb

3 years ago

Trust me sugar addiction is real...i somehow feel like it's my responsibility to finish all the sweets that are lying around in my house.

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@ms-ht1cj

2 years ago

"Drugs like alcohol" I love that you said that. People still think it's not dangerous, while it's a drug the same as others.

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@denise-obrien

1 year ago

It's really hard to stop. The addiction is real..

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@hevesat1920

4 years ago

4:43 “A wedge of cake wont hurt you”. Thats how we all started long ago.

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@squidwardfromua

3 years ago

Me: Put 2.5 spoons of sugar into tea. Me: Watch the video. Me: Put 2.49 spoons of sugar into tea.

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@Peter_1986

2 years ago

The best way that I can describe sugar withdrawal is that it feels kind of like when you are extremely thirsty, and feel a great urge to drink water. Sugar withdrawal is similar to that - kind of like you are "thirsty for sugar" - and this is definitely quite unpleasant to go through during the first couple days.

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@dezzydayy4608

1 year ago

As a new pastry chef I can clearly see the effects of sugar on my brain since I entered sweet industry. I want to consume sugar regularly and when I dont have something sweet for a longer period of time I feel hungry and restless. It's hard af to concentrate on things like studying. So bad.

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@TheSlimmshadyy

3 years ago

I gave up eating anything with processed sugar 15 years ago. That means no cookies, no cakes, no soft drinks or smoothies. The only sweet things I eat are fruits and I feel very active. It takes discipline but you get used to it.

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@CataBodyTable

8 years ago

When you stop eating sugar for about a month, you stop craving it. I personally don't even enjoy sweet tasting things anymore; it's amazing how we just crave what we eat on a regular basis.

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@MotorsportCreative

1 year ago

To those struggling with the effects of sugar like myself, I hope you find balance. It’s not easy at all.

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@dorothyzoe2321

2 years ago

Whoever animated this is doing a WONDERFUL job!

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@Synapse1

3 years ago

"Sugar acts a little bit like a drug" "A cake once in a while won't hurt you"

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@ragemanoj

4 years ago

So working in a sugar factory makes you crack dealer.

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@yessumify

8 months ago

To give some encouragement to anyone struggling with eating habits and too much sugar, I was increasingly becoming insulin resistant and developing many conditions that come with it! It surprised me enough that I decided to find out how to reverse it. You can have a low sugar diet and be satisfied and healthy! The conditions have reversed that were affecting me since I've lowered sugar intake, increased protein, fiber, and exercise. It's such a relief and I'm so grateful to have my health 🙏 💛 😌 💓 i hope you all are healthy too!

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@MintyXa

1 year ago

I had a sugar addiction, it really can be called that. I had been buying myself a bar of chocolate or a candy bar for a year or more on a regular basis (every couple of days), this is if you don't count the sweet tea that I constantly drink. I just couldn't do without it, I couldn't concentrate on anything until I ate the damn sugar... and yes, my teeth are affected too. The problem was getting worse, and I decided to finally end it. I did not completely give up sweet purchases (I have already said why above), but I reduced the dose gradually, and now buying sweets is an exceptional rarity for me. Saving money and saving your health is what you will have if you prevent sugar addiction.

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@danapalmario2116

3 years ago

"Too much of everything is bad for you..."

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@abishaek6760

3 years ago

Americans : I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that.

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@lapcsanka

2 years ago

There was a point in my life where I stopped craving sweets, especially these processed ultra sweet foods. I don't know what happened but kind of I'm glad it happaned.

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@Alevv0104

1 year ago

I become sleepy when I eat sugar. Literally can't control the sleepiness after a drink, a meal or dessert with sugar. But whenever I quit sugar for a while I become incredibly alert and energized.

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