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Recent study proves sugar can be as addictive as cocaine
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Sugar or coke?
A recent study performed by researchers at Princeton University have proven that sugar indeed is an addictive substance in the body. This sentiment has long been suspected but finally there is research to definitively prove it.
Lead researcher Bart Hoebel stated, "binging on sugar can act in the brain in ways very similar to cocaine or heroine." This research adds a whole new dimension to the dieters daily struggles. Many dieters experience these cravings during times of fasting or calorie limitations. These cravings are not just hunger pangs but can actually be symptoms such as withdrawl that are experienced by substance abusers.
One very interesting aspect of this research was that sugar can actually act as a gateway drug for substances such as alcohol. The experiment was performed on rats and was done over a several week period. The longer the rats were denied sugar the more they craved it and the larger quantities they ate when they were given the sugar again. This demonstrated that even long periods of abstinence did not cure the rats of their sugar addiction.
This research can help millions of Americans struggling with obesity. By treating sugar as an addictive substance and eliminating it from your life the success of your diet can be much greater. Armed with this research dieters across the country can increase their chance of dieting success and stop the rollercoaster of fad dieting.
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