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The brain really is wired to crave dessert, even when you’re feeling disgustingly full
In a nutshell Scientists discovered that the brain cells (POMC neurons) responsible for making us feel full are ...
Bacteria, brains, and sugar: scientists uncover new connections
Glycosylation is the process by which cells add sugar groups (also called carbohydrates) to proteins to modify their ...
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3 Healthy Sugar Substitutes That Are 'Not Harmful' To The Brain
However, not all sugar substitutes are harmful—some alternatives can provide sweetness without the negative effects on the brain. Robert Love, a neuroscientist, recently shared three healthy ...
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Sugar is rotting your brain
“Dopamine is the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter ... She said while sugar in moderation is fine, excessive consumption can negatively affect your brain and body. “By making simple swaps ...
The Daily Star5d
The dangers of sugar addiction and how to break free
Consuming too much sugar can lead to dependency-like behaviours and serious health issues. Sugar activates the brain’s reward ...
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Gut Microbiome Alters Brain Chemistry Through Sugar-Based Protein Changes
This also allows them to study the pattern of 'microheterogeneity’ – the phenomenon where the same part of a protein can be modified by many (sometimes hundreds of) different sugar ... effect on ...
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Why Do You Crave Sugar When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?
If you’ve stopped drinking alcohol entirely or are reducing the frequency of your drinking, whether for Dry January or another reason, you may notice a surprising side effect: sugar cravings.
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Smart eating for heart disease and dementia prevention
Diabetes and dementia are two serious health challenges that affect millions of people worldwide. The good news is that ...