Sugar addiction is real, according to these scientists

Sugar addiction is real, according to these scientists

A new scientific review argues that sugar addiction is not just a metaphor, but a real and measurable condition that mirrors the brain and behavioral patterns found in drug dependence. Published in the journal Brain and Behavior, the paper brings together a wide body of research to show that sugar can hijack the brain’s reward systems, influence emotional and cognitive functions, and drive compulsive consumption patterns in ways that qualify it …