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Is Sugar Addiction Dangerous? Neuroscientist Settles the Debate with Dr. Nicole Avena
IN THIS EPISODE
Is sugar really "as addictive as cocaine"… or is that just clickbait?
In this episode of the ReThink Health Podcast, I sit down with neuroscientist and nutrition researcher Dr. Nicole Avena to settle the debate using what the science actually shows (and chat about why her findings have sparked so much controversy!).
We break down what researchers mean when they talk about "addiction-like" behavior with sugar, why ultra-processed foods are designed to keep you coming back for more, and what happens in your brain when you binge on sugar day after day.
Most importantly, Dr. Avena…
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