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#034 Refined Sugar and Its Effects on Mortality, the Brain, Cancer, Hormones & More

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The Addictive Nature of Refined Sugar and Its Effects on the Brain and Body

This chapter explores the parallels between refined sugar consumption and drug addiction, discussing the addictive nature of sugar, dopamine withdrawal when quitting sugar, and a study using a drug called verineclean to treat sugar cravings in rats. It also suggests ways to cut out refined sugar from the diet and how replacing sugar with other foods can alter taste perception.

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