Clin Chem January 2018 PMID 29158252

Food Addiction, High-Glycemic-Index Carbohydrates, and Obesity.

Belinda Lennerz, Jochen K Lennerz

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Peak: 10 in Nov 2023
across 6 sources since Nov 2020

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Many posts cite scientific studies and reviews that support the addictive potential of high-glycemic foods, such as mentions of neurochemistry and blood sugar spikes, which demonstrate an engagement with research. Others question the strength of the evidence or bring up conflicting viewpoints, reflecting both interest and critical debate around the article's implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the link between high-glycemic carbs and food addiction, showing moderate agreement with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants display some curiosity, referencing other studies and debates, but overall engagement isn't highly enthusiastic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include inquiries about human studies, references to scientific reviews, and debates about addiction mechanisms, indicating moderate engagement.

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The discussions highlight the relevance of the topic, with mentions of its implications in understanding obesity and the need for further research, suggesting a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how food addiction, especially related to high-glycemic index carbohydrates, may be an underlying factor in obesity, with similar neurobiological and behavioral responses seen in substance abuse.
  • It explains that high-glycemic index foods cause rapid blood sugar and insulin spikes that can stimulate the brain's reward system, leading to cravings and addictive behaviors.
  • The authors suggest that addressing food addiction, particularly triggered by these quick-absorbing carbs, could improve obesity treatment by targeting this underlying addictive component.]

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Elisa Brietzke MD, MsC, PhD.
@e_brietzke · X

4) Mas o que dizem os estudos em humanos? Uma das grandes lacunas dos estudos em humanos é que a maioria inclui pessoas com comportamentos alimentares disfuncionais, como transtornos alimentares. Isso confunde um pouco as coisas. https://t.co/g2Y4TyiOBU

Jan 17, 2025 · 117 likes · 1 share · 47,584 followers View post →
Dobro
@dobrolific · X

Ce tot zic: carbohidrații acționează ca un drog. https://t.co/TAi1zomYx9

Nov 21, 2023 · 4 likes · 14,091 followers View post →
Bryan Krantz
@bakrantz · X

@BioLayne @bttnclckr This review claims high glycemic index foods trigger addictive neurochemistry esp in the obese. “Food Addiction, High-Glycemic-Index Carbohydrates, and Obesity” https://t.co/j3BYdRw0sp

Nov 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 773 followers View post →
Basharat Dar
@FoodSciRunner · X

https://t.co/dg33ecbPSE

Nov 26, 2023 · 1 like · 2,130 followers View post →
Sarah Hancock PhD
@sjhancocknz · X

@bschermd @davidludwigmd ...and this piece which explains addiction issues and carbohydrate intake beautifully. Thanks! https://t.co/UHUxE4d3bx

Jan 6, 2021 · 1 like · 638 followers View post →
Architect Neo
@Neo1Architect · X

▶️Ο εθισμός στο φαγητό είναι πραγματικός και η αιτία έχει όνομα: Yδατάνθρακες. "Παρόμοια με φάρμακα εξαρτησιογόνα, η γλυκόζη και η ινσουλίνη σηματοδοτούν το μεσομεμβαδικό σύστημα για την τροποποίηση της συγκέντρωσης ντοπαμίνης". https://t.co/6NIf8r3oeB

Nov 21, 2023 · 1 like · 511 followers View post →

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Linda D. Garland
@LindaGa83526014 · X

Food Addiction, High Glycemic Index Carbohydrates and Obesity https://t.co/pKTSImHw1t.

Oct 20, 2025 · 3,100 followers View post →
carlos uazanga
@carlosuazanga1 · X

RT @e_brietzke: 4) Mas o que dizem os estudos em humanos? Uma das grandes lacunas dos estudos em humanos é que a maioria inclui pessoas com…

Jan 23, 2025 · 1 share · 261 followers View post →
Elisa Brietzke MD, MsC, PhD.
@e_brietzke · X

4) Mas o que dizem os estudos em humanos? Uma das grandes lacunas dos estudos em humanos é que a maioria inclui pessoas com comportamentos alimentares disfuncionais, como transtornos alimentares. Isso confunde um pouco as coisas. https://t.co/g2Y4TyiOBU

Jan 17, 2025 · 117 likes · 1 share · 47,584 followers View post →
Gordon Fox
@gordon_fox76654 · X

@WALTamath @ValerieAnne1970 https://t.co/mcTvdFfe1b

Jul 8, 2024 · 88 followers View post →
Seok Woo Yang, MD & PhD
@SeokWooYang1 · X

@OrganicLiveFood Food Addiction, High Glycemic Index Carbohydrates and Obesity - PMC (https://t.co/rIV4BOb0I8) https://t.co/UTKCa7wQqv

Jul 8, 2024 · 320 followers View post →
Basharat Dar
@FoodSciRunner · X

https://t.co/dg33ecbPSE

Nov 26, 2023 · 1 like · 2,130 followers View post →
Allen Y. Tien MD MHS 田一彦
@allentien · X

RT @allentien: https://t.co/EF6HjilNjm

Nov 25, 2023 · 1 share · 44,420 followers View post →
Allen Tien, MD, MHS mdlogix.com 94,698 田一彦
@allentien.bsky.social · Bluesky

https://academic.oup.com/clinchem/article/64/1/64/5608937?login=false

Nov 25, 2023 View post →
Allen Y. Tien MD MHS 田一彦
@allentien · X

https://t.co/EF6HjilNjm

Nov 25, 2023 · 1 share · 44,420 followers View post →
Patrick
@pkamaukinyenje · X

Food addiction contribute to obesity .. https://t.co/4Y31Z7waiY

Nov 22, 2023 · 711 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@SentientBlobBob Well you called the addictiveness of high GI carbs a myth, yet he's quoting an academic paper that looks at the issue academically. What is wrong with their analysis & where is the counterpoint paper/ analysis supporting your debunking of the 'myth'? https://t.co/h7SLOjfOhw

Nov 21, 2023 · 6,065 followers View post →
Architect Neo
@Neo1Architect · X

▶️Ο εθισμός στο φαγητό είναι πραγματικός και η αιτία έχει όνομα: Yδατάνθρακες. "Παρόμοια με φάρμακα εξαρτησιογόνα, η γλυκόζη και η ινσουλίνη σηματοδοτούν το μεσομεμβαδικό σύστημα για την τροποποίηση της συγκέντρωσης ντοπαμίνης". https://t.co/6NIf8r3oeB

Nov 21, 2023 · 1 like · 511 followers View post →
Dobro
@dobrolific · X

Ce tot zic: carbohidrații acționează ca un drog. https://t.co/TAi1zomYx9

Nov 21, 2023 · 4 likes · 14,091 followers View post →
Marko Da Beast
@BoteekBoteek · X

@BioLayne @bttnclckr Those citations are from 2016 / 2017… Here’s 2018 https://t.co/iGfG4SYXha

Nov 21, 2023 · 1,187 followers View post →
Bryan Krantz
@bakrantz · X

@BioLayne @bttnclckr This review claims high glycemic index foods trigger addictive neurochemistry esp in the obese. “Food Addiction, High-Glycemic-Index Carbohydrates, and Obesity” https://t.co/j3BYdRw0sp

Nov 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 773 followers View post →
Sarah Hancock PhD
@sjhancocknz · X

@bschermd @davidludwigmd ...and this piece which explains addiction issues and carbohydrate intake beautifully. Thanks! https://t.co/UHUxE4d3bx

Jan 6, 2021 · 1 like · 638 followers View post →
Annie Leymarie
@AnnieLeymarie · X

@SkylerKilmer @TheVeganRD I could post a long list of papers by scientists who disagree with your opinion. Just a few examples: https://t.co/vx6juKLeaw https://t.co/c0szUCxOBw https://t.co/2Efn1uwLN5 https://t.co/HKg3w0LlJL https://t.co/azv99VpCDs https://t.co/wgu0n9zcuc https://t.co/YMqPgHcODa Etc, etc

Nov 16, 2020 · 2,008 followers View post →