June 2018 PMID 29772560

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior.

Clara R Freeman, Amna Zehra, Veronica Ramirez, Corinde E Wiers, Nora D Volkow, Gene-Jack Wang

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The overall tone highlights strong agreement with the idea that sugar is harmful, demonstrated by phrases like 'sugar is toxic' and references to scientific articles. Posts contribute to the high interest and engagement by discussing mechanisms such as the brain's reward system and the addiction potential of sugar, emphasizing its broad health impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts agree that sugar has harmful effects on health, emphasizing its addictive potential and risks like obesity and diabetes, using strong language such as 'toxic' and 'perjudicial'.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high curiosity and concern, with comments asking for reasons to cut sugar and referencing studies, indicating a high level of engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference scientific studies and mention concepts like the brain's reward system and addiction, demonstrating active and thoughtful participation.

ImpactHigh impact

The collective discussions underscore the significant health and behavioral implications of sugar, with many posts suggesting serious consequences and advocating for dietary changes.

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How Sugar Causes Addiction and Affects Your Brain

Discover what happens in the brain when we consume sugar and why it's hard to stop after eating chocolate or gummies. This video explores the neurological impacts of sugar, its addictive potential, and health effects…

DR. FLOJO · Oct 13, 2021 5,585 views

Neocortex Energy Adaptation During Food Scarcity in Mice

This video explores how the neocortex in mice adapts during food scarcity by reducing energy expenditure in processing visual information. The study reveals a decrease in AMPA receptor conductance and its impact on…

陳璿丞醫師x析心事務所 · Jan 18, 2023 848 views

Understanding Nutrition's Impact on Brain Function and Health

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Team Black Box Athletics · Jan 7, 2024 150 views

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Nov 11, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share View post →

Peace and Justice

@theNeutral00 · X

@MoreToSugar Sugar kills https://t.co/ZNPPapQbjN

Mar 6, 2025 · 4 likes · 221 followers View post →

Clayton Camargos

@DrCamargosCN · X

Cérebro e açúcar Fonte: Freeman CR, Zehra A, Ramirez V, Wiers CE, Volkow ND, Wang GJ. Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior. Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2018 Jun 1;23(12):2255-2266. Gostou?

Mar 27, 2024 · 2 likes · 213 followers View post →

T.U.T.P.A.S.T.E

@Let_It_Beeee · X

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Mar 13, 2024 · 696 followers View post →

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@mey83988269 · X

@PeatReturns https://t.co/yHxN3XcePk

Dec 3, 2023 · 179 followers View post →

mey

@mey83988269 · X

@PeatReturns https://t.co/yHxN3XcePk https://t.co/jcF2hbd7yI https://t.co/6etNfjvAFc

Dec 3, 2023 · 179 followers View post →

lifeandfitnessfiles

@lifefitnessfile · X

Limiting sugar is challenging, but it has benefits For me, one benefit of avoiding sugar is that it makes other foods taste better/sweeter Of course, I still like treats, but I try to be purposeful Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior https://t.co/MJPTF39TaZ

Oct 31, 2023 · 3 likes · 4,650 followers View post →

PattyGilfeatherHecht

@GilfeatherHecht · X

@Noe_T1 @robertlufkinmd @SBakerMD Sugar is non essential to health. It’s toxic. https://t.co/RJtOk7z9wT

Oct 10, 2023 · 127 followers View post →

Violeta

@LaovejaR · X

@PeperinaBel @NatytaSole Tal vez decir q el consumo de azúcar te mate es una simplificación, pero el exceso tiene consecuencias negativas en la salud https://t.co/E9Rf4VQozI

May 18, 2023 · 376 followers View post →

Dr. Gamez pedi endo

@JoseGamezMD · X

@elonmusk @PeterDiamandis https://t.co/0bgDNfpX86

Mar 29, 2023 · 17 followers View post →

Trevon Dindu Nuffin

@TreDinduNufin · X

RT @Medpresso_org: The present study published in Frontiers of Bioscience Journal explores sugar and its physiological effects on human bra…

Mar 27, 2023 · 1 share · 247 followers View post →

MEDPRESSO

@Medpresso_org · X

The present study published in Frontiers of Bioscience Journal explores sugar and its physiological effects on human brain and body, including potential side health effects. https://t.co/qzx2BuOlfE #sugar #brain #medpresso_org #news #mednews #science #medicine https://t.co/6OFl8NkMLe

Mar 27, 2023 · 1 share · 36 followers View post →

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@fukushikapa · X

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior https://t.co/clOLz8VXDU

Jan 29, 2023 · 35 followers View post →

Lincon

@LinValSot · X

RT @jdgamezmd: @endocrinorosero El consumo excesivo de azúcar es perjudicial para la salud. Yo también recomiendo evitar su uso al máximo.…

Jan 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 169 followers View post →

alichitagaresco

@anitalimpia · X

RT @jdgamezmd: @endocrinorosero El consumo excesivo de azúcar es perjudicial para la salud. Yo también recomiendo evitar su uso al máximo.…

Jan 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 825 followers View post →

Dr. Jose David Gamez

@jdgamezmd · X

@endocrinorosero El consumo excesivo de azúcar es perjudicial para la salud. Yo también recomiendo evitar su uso al máximo. https://t.co/U82ovuGuX7

Jan 22, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 67 followers View post →

Rihanna

@Rihanna90207113 · X

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior https://t.co/DAZs8yQB9q

Nov 24, 2022 View post →

Gabriel Calixto

@Gabrielgtrainer · X

O consumo de açúcar é viciante e faz o cérebro precisar de mais recompensa por comidas calóricas, levando a compulsão. -Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior

Nov 5, 2022 · 3 followers View post →

Joe Itallia

@simplemandude · X

@LNseven5 Sugar https://t.co/Ws8yZkVPWg

Sep 28, 2022 · 1,114 followers View post →

Doppelgänger

@SAlarcn10 · X

@JeanCaratt @endocrinorosero https://t.co/GNNMs2tHll Impacto del azúcar en el cuerpo, el cerebro y el comportamiento

Jul 26, 2022 · 419 followers View post →

Giuliano Gavazzi

@meccanismo · X

@tulipanobiancon @GiorgiaPremier @DSantanche https://t.co/J7JC4veoay

Jun 22, 2022 · 665 followers View post →

Romina CB

@RominaCB2 · X

RT @EstebanDL: Les dejo un extra https://t.co/d6Vh1SSZlw la misma autora nos habla de azúcar y sistema de recompensa

May 26, 2022 · 4 shares · 124 followers View post →

Dr Daniel Valencia Torres

@Doc_Valencia · X

RT @EstebanDL: Les dejo un extra https://t.co/d6Vh1SSZlw la misma autora nos habla de azúcar y sistema de recompensa

May 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 567 followers View post →

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@drmistico17 · X

RT @EstebanDL: Les dejo un extra https://t.co/d6Vh1SSZlw la misma autora nos habla de azúcar y sistema de recompensa

May 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 838 followers View post →

Alfredo A. Ochoa

@Alfantoniochoa · X

RT @EstebanDL: Les dejo un extra https://t.co/d6Vh1SSZlw la misma autora nos habla de azúcar y sistema de recompensa

May 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 31 followers View post →

Larronde Esteban

@EstebanDL · X

Les dejo un extra https://t.co/d6Vh1SSZlw la misma autora nos habla de azúcar y sistema de recompensa

May 25, 2022 · 26 likes · 4 shares · 23,869 followers View post →

Mental Health Pals

@mhpadvisor · X

Needed a reason to cut out processed sugars? https://t.co/GGjF5RljVU

Mar 5, 2022 View post →

Carving Cannabis

@carvincannabis · X

@lenyatom @MLLanzillotta1 @RyanMarino Disproves? Not really - it's a matter of your definition of "addiction" or "drug". We're really talking about semantics here. Bottom line is that sugar invokes the same pleasure rewards in the brain as the other drugs listed here - and IS addictive. https://t.co/xaWM05qCiS

Feb 12, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,678 followers View post →

The Food Addiction Institute

@TheFAIOfficial · X

Do you know what the impact of sugar is on you? Check out: _Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior_ https://t.co/PZsJiydZNd https://t.co/wo2DZ3UwSr

Feb 3, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,861 followers View post →

Aimé Balbin

@ArianBalbin · X

RT @SaulNutri: Como seguro que ya sabes, un consumo elevado de azúcares simples incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar obesidad, diabetes e in…

Jan 29, 2022 · 1 share · 220 followers View post →

Saúl Sánchez

@SaulNutri · X

Jan 29, 2022 · 8 likes · 1 share · 108,070 followers View post →

Ice Princess³³º¹

@zaptrapped · X

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior - PubMed https://t.co/tfVN003O5m

Oct 20, 2021 · 4 likes · 9,062 followers View post →

Hogan

@Hoganthepoet · X

@BilloFixNews @jason_muthomi @drjamesdinic https://t.co/ddXahv7oAR

Jul 30, 2021 · 9 followers View post →

DrRPalmquist

@DrPalmquist · X

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior - PubMed https://t.co/Nz5YjxTxgT

Apr 3, 2021 · 1 like · 3,169 followers View post →

Gabriella Garcia

@gabriellanutri · X

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Apr 22, 2020 · 1 like · 11 followers View post →

Tiago Pereira

@t1agopereiras · X

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/qufivIWAPp

Mar 3, 2020 · 478 followers View post →

Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior.

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How Sugar Causes Addiction and Affects Your Brain

Neocortex Energy Adaptation During Food Scarcity in Mice

Understanding Nutrition's Impact on Brain Function and Health