SUGAR ADDICTS

ashlee954
ashlee954 Posts: 1,112 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Per a Yahoo article, sugar meets all the criteria for an addictive substance:


*It stimulates release of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, in a manner similar to alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs of abuse.
*People eat it compulsively, despite negative consequences and the intention to stop.
*With continued use, people develop a tolerance to its effects.
*Heavy sugar consumers have trouble functioning without it.
*When consumption ceases, withdrawal symptoms occur.

INTERESTING!

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  • ethompso0105
    ethompso0105 Posts: 418 Member
    That's GOT to be the base of my chocolate issue... *sigh*
  • LaughItOff
    LaughItOff Posts: 33
    I for sure can control every other food better when I'm keeping sugar out of my diet. But I LURV it - that's the problem. :)
  • lcrichar
    lcrichar Posts: 8
    That is me all the way!! I am always over my sugar like everyday! Even when I don't eat chocolate or dessert type foods!! I am think I might have to seriously start watching my sugar intake! Thanks for the info!
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