Sugar is a product that has been associated with a pleasant taste and a quick pleasure. But he, according to scientists, is one of the most insidious causes not only of overweight, but also serious mental disorders.
Experts from the University of Colorado has established a direct link between excessive sugar consumption, including fructose, and the development of a number of behavioral and affective disorders - from aggression to bipolar disorder and depression.
According to research, sugar consumption has increased by 25% from 1970 to 2000, and today it is added to almost all popular products. Such hyper -available has become a real challenge for human evolutionary biology.
What happens in the body?
Fructose lowers energy in cells, launching a "food search" reaction, similar to starvation. This reaction is embedded in our brain as a survival mechanism - ancient people risked aggression and impulsiveness to obtain food.
In modern conditions, when food is available almost instantly, this biological program is transformed into a destructive factor. The desire for rapid satisfaction, novelty and aggressive behavior is no longer a mechanism of survival, but a prerequisite for psychological destabilization.
Mental disorders and sugar
Researchers claim that regular consumption of a large amount of sugar may be associated with development:
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aggressive behavior,
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manic states,
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attention deficit syndrome (ADHD),
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depression,
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bipolar disorder.
In addition, the high glycemic sugar index provokes a hyperactive reaction of the body, which further increases the risks of affective disorders.
Is there a way out?
Scientists advise you to review eating habits and avoid excessive sugar consumption. Giving up sweet drinks, reducing the number of desserts and reading labels are simple steps that can reduce not only the risk of obesity but also to maintain mental health.
In a world where stress and information overload has become a new norm, minimizing the impact of such "quiet enemies" as sugar is not just a recommendation, but a need.
