Our Love for Sugar — Zuker Lab
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Our Love for Sugar — Zuker Lab
According to the National Institutes of Health, 74 percent of American men and 33 percent of children are now overweight or obese. Our Bliss Point got hacked, and it’s killing us.
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Glutamine also reduces sugar craving by increasing blood sugar levels. Emulsifiers strip away the mucosal lining of the blood and cause the neurons to retract deeper into the tract. This stops the triggering of CCK signals. They also increase the neurons measuring sugar and trigger dopamine in the brain. This can lead to an overcompensation effect... See more