Sugar Lovers take note The Rats became addicted
Minnie2361
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337798/Are-sugar-addict-Scientists-say-high-fructose-corn-syrup-addictive-cocaine.html
A new study by Canadian researchers has found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause reactions similar to those to cocaine
The study measured rats' reactions to higher and higher levels of high-fructose corn syrup
The study suggests that high-fructose corn syrup could explain the current obesity epidemic
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337798/Are-sugar-addict-Scientists-say-high-fructose-corn-syrup-addictive-cocaine.html#ixzz2cRwZe0uo
Canadian researchers have found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats 'similar to those produced by drugs of abuse, such as cocaine'.
Professor Francesco Leri of the University of Guelph, who carried out the research, said it suggested there was an addictive quality to foods that contain high levels of high-fructose corn syrup which could explain, at least partly, the current global obesity epidemic.
During the experiment, rats were fed foods containing varying levels of high-fructose corn syrup. They were then given access to a lever which controlled how much syrup they received. The more concentrated the syrup, the harder the rats worked to obtain it.
Canadian researchers have found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats 'similar to those produced by drugs of abuse, such as cocaine'.
The new findings are part of a growing field of investigation into the effects of high fructose corn syrup, which has been blamed for everything from the obesity epidemic to diabetes and liver disease.
Research from Princeton University in 2010 found that rats fed on a sugary diet became nervous and anxious when the sugar was removed. They were thrown into a state of anxiety similar to the kind of stress that people feel during withdrawal from drugs like nicotine and even morphine.
Professor Bart Hoebel and his team in the Department of Psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have been studying signs of sugar addiction in rats for years.
Other Names for High Fructose Corn syrup
In addition to “corn syrup,” you might find names like these… * Maize syrup * Glucose syrup * Glucose/fructose syrup * Tapioca syrup * Dahlia syrup * Fruit fructose * Crystalline fructose In Canada, they call it “glucose-fructose.” And in Europe, it’s “isoglucose.” And I’m sure there are more. -
See more at: http://hsionline.com/2013/01/31/spot-high-fructose-corn-syrup/#sthash.FxF4PiEv.dpuf
A new study by Canadian researchers has found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause reactions similar to those to cocaine
The study measured rats' reactions to higher and higher levels of high-fructose corn syrup
The study suggests that high-fructose corn syrup could explain the current obesity epidemic
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337798/Are-sugar-addict-Scientists-say-high-fructose-corn-syrup-addictive-cocaine.html#ixzz2cRwZe0uo
Canadian researchers have found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats 'similar to those produced by drugs of abuse, such as cocaine'.
Professor Francesco Leri of the University of Guelph, who carried out the research, said it suggested there was an addictive quality to foods that contain high levels of high-fructose corn syrup which could explain, at least partly, the current global obesity epidemic.
During the experiment, rats were fed foods containing varying levels of high-fructose corn syrup. They were then given access to a lever which controlled how much syrup they received. The more concentrated the syrup, the harder the rats worked to obtain it.
Canadian researchers have found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats 'similar to those produced by drugs of abuse, such as cocaine'.
The new findings are part of a growing field of investigation into the effects of high fructose corn syrup, which has been blamed for everything from the obesity epidemic to diabetes and liver disease.
Research from Princeton University in 2010 found that rats fed on a sugary diet became nervous and anxious when the sugar was removed. They were thrown into a state of anxiety similar to the kind of stress that people feel during withdrawal from drugs like nicotine and even morphine.
Professor Bart Hoebel and his team in the Department of Psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have been studying signs of sugar addiction in rats for years.
Other Names for High Fructose Corn syrup
In addition to “corn syrup,” you might find names like these… * Maize syrup * Glucose syrup * Glucose/fructose syrup * Tapioca syrup * Dahlia syrup * Fruit fructose * Crystalline fructose In Canada, they call it “glucose-fructose.” And in Europe, it’s “isoglucose.” And I’m sure there are more. -
See more at: http://hsionline.com/2013/01/31/spot-high-fructose-corn-syrup/#sthash.FxF4PiEv.dpuf
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So... what you're saying is I should cut my cocaine with confectioners sugar, and it will give me a better high?0
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Sounds about right.0
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337798/Are-sugar-addict-Scientists-say-high-fructose-corn-syrup-addictive-cocaine.html
A new study by Canadian researchers has found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause reactions similar to those to cocaine
The study measured rats' reactions to higher and higher levels of high-fructose corn syrup
The study suggests that high-fructose corn syrup could explain the current obesity epidemic
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337798/Are-sugar-addict-Scientists-say-high-fructose-corn-syrup-addictive-cocaine.html#ixzz2cRwZe0uo
Canadian researchers have found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats 'similar to those produced by drugs of abuse, such as cocaine'.
Professor Francesco Leri of the University of Guelph, who carried out the research, said it suggested there was an addictive quality to foods that contain high levels of high-fructose corn syrup which could explain, at least partly, the current global obesity epidemic.
During the experiment, rats were fed foods containing varying levels of high-fructose corn syrup. They were then given access to a lever which controlled how much syrup they received. The more concentrated the syrup, the harder the rats worked to obtain it.
Canadian researchers have found that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats 'similar to those produced by drugs of abuse, such as cocaine'.
The new findings are part of a growing field of investigation into the effects of high fructose corn syrup, which has been blamed for everything from the obesity epidemic to diabetes and liver disease.
Research from Princeton University in 2010 found that rats fed on a sugary diet became nervous and anxious when the sugar was removed. They were thrown into a state of anxiety similar to the kind of stress that people feel during withdrawal from drugs like nicotine and even morphine.
Professor Bart Hoebel and his team in the Department of Psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have been studying signs of sugar addiction in rats for years.
Other Names for High Fructose Corn syrup
In addition to “corn syrup,” you might find names like these… * Maize syrup * Glucose syrup * Glucose/fructose syrup * Tapioca syrup * Dahlia syrup * Fruit fructose * Crystalline fructose In Canada, they call it “glucose-fructose.” And in Europe, it’s “isoglucose.” And I’m sure there are more. -
See more at: http://hsionline.com/2013/01/31/spot-high-fructose-corn-syrup/#sthash.FxF4PiEv.dpuf
Humans=/= Rats. Also if they used the 12 on/off feeding protocol, how would that relate in human terms?0 -
I'm Doctor Rockso, the rock n' roll clown... I do..high fructose corn syrup?0
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In for the ridiculous condemnation of sugar...
to be closely followed by the ridiculous condemnation of aspartame!0 -
How about getting sugar the natural way through fresh fruits .
substitute honey, {a little honey} the body can process it easier.0 -
How about getting sugar the natural way through fresh fruits .
substitute honey, {a little honey} the body can process it easier.
How about just having any sugar? It all gets processed the same way in the end.0 -
In to be a lab rat in the cocaine study. Wait, wut?0
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Are you calling me a rat? Rude.0
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did they lose their hair too?
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did they lose their hair too?
Rufus from Kim Possible...is that you?!0 -
I knew it! It's all part of the conspiracy to keep us fat!0
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Oh goodness0
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What would you say if I told you...I'm not a rat?0
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I totally feel ya...
I remember what it was like to be clean...Then Johnny Johnson came up to me man and was like "Hey man, you wanna try some food."
I was like "Food, what's food". He said it was the best thing ever and once I started I would never stop. i was like "no way man, i'm clean". Alas though, I gave into temptation.
It started out as a whole grain bagel on the weekends, Then wonderbread and Balogna on Wednesdays.
Its gotten so bad man, I'm doing food (giggity) 3-4 times a day. Its so bad, I'm spending hundreds of dollars on the stuff a month. Even worse, my wife is hooked on it also. I can barely function unless I get my fix in multiple times a day. I speak to a group of trouble youths about the dangers of food at the juvenile center here in town.
I'm just hoping my experiences can help others avoid the same mistakes I did. Thanks OP0 -
What would you say if I told you...I'm not a rat?
What??? Oh the trickery! I JUST can't take it!!0 -
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I'm going to eat it anyway.0
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What would you say if I told you...I'm not a rat?
What??? Oh the trickery! I JUST can't take it!!
You know what else?!
You aren't a rat EITHER!
Boom! :explode:0 -
I hate to bust the bubble of all the people screaming, "use real sugar, not HFCS!" - but they have found similar results with sugar. I don't have a link to a study right now, but I remember reading it before. So it's not just HFCS (which I will go ahead and say that I avoid as much as possible) but with sugar in general.0
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I totally feel ya...
I remember what it was like to be clean...Then Johnny Johnson came up to me man and was like "Hey man, you wanna try some food."
I was like "Food, what's food". He said it was the best thing ever and once I started I would never stop. i was like "no way man, i'm clean". Alas though, I gave into temptation.
It started out as a whole grain bagel on the weekends, Then wonderbread and Balogna on Wednesdays.
Its gotten so bad man, I'm doing food (giggity) 3-4 times a day. Its so bad, I'm spending hundreds of dollars on the stuff a month. Even worse, my wife is hooked on it also. I can barely function unless I get my fix in multiple times a day. I speak to a group of trouble youths about the dangers of food at the juvenile center here in town.
I'm just hoping my experiences can help others avoid the same mistakes I did. Thanks OP
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How about getting sugar the natural way through fresh fruits .
substitute honey, {a little honey} the body can process it easier.
How about the natural way through sugar cane? :huh: I don't care where my sugar comes from as long as the first gram is free. :smokin:0 -
www.dailymail.co.uk
... you do know that the Daily Fail is about as reputable a source as the National Enquirer, right? You'd find more accurate science in a copy of the Beano (but considerably less racism, scaremongering and frankly creepy Diana worship).0 -
Funny because cocaine is not addictive.0
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So, you're saying that I would work harder for a pay-off that included a pancakes with syrup rather than a pop tart? Sounds about right.0
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It could have been worse. It could have been published in The Sunwww.dailymail.co.uk
... you do know that the Daily Fail is about as reputable a source as the National Enquirer, right? You'd find more accurate science in a copy of the Beano (but considerably less racism, scaremongering and frankly creepy Diana worship).0 -
It could have been worse. It could have been published in The Sunwww.dailymail.co.uk
... you do know that the Daily Fail is about as reputable a source as the National Enquirer, right? You'd find more accurate science in a copy of the Beano (but considerably less racism, scaremongering and frankly creepy Diana worship).
Too hot...Paper would have been burned up for sure.0 -
Whaaa?!! Sugar is NOT addicting!!0
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poor rats.... I have pet ones so I hate seeing studies BUT the only..ONLY good thing is, most stuff is tested on rats so if my rats are not feeling very well I know I can look up studies with wheatgrass, aloe vera and all that jazz and see if it helps the rats. It makes mine very happy
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