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#225 - How sugar harms kids’ bodies and brains and what parents can do to foster healthier eating habits | Austin McGuffie & Dr. Robert Lustig (Replay)
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Fructose's Impact on Neurotransmitters: Glutamate and GABA
Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that can cause neuronal cell death and abnormal behavior./nKeeping glutamate levels in check is important to maintain brain health./nFructose inhibits glutamine synthetase, preventing the conversion of glutamate to glutamine./nGlutamine is necessary for the production of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes calmness./nFructose consumption can lead to an imbalance of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain./nThis imbalance may contribute to behavior issues, anger problems, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
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