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Re:Sugar alters hormones and metabolism, sets stage for obes... by toephu2 on Saturday October 21, 2017 @09:49PM (#15524692)
Sugar is a drug that is addictive and releases dopamine when consumed which is why you feel good when you eat it and have cravings for it.
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Re:Sugar alters hormones and metabolism, sets stage for obes... by nradov on Sunday October 22, 2017 @02:48AM (#15525502)
Sugar doesn't meet the medical criteria to be considered an addictive drug.
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