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What Makes Junk Food Addictive?

The Dr. Hyman Show

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The Addictive Power of Junk Food and Its Impact on the Brain

This chapter explores how junk food, particularly high-sugar items, creates an addictive cycle that affects both the body and brain. It highlights research and animal studies demonstrating the physiological responses and compulsions that contribute to unhealthy eating habits.

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