What Does Your Brain Really Do When You Eat Sugar? (Short Video)

Source: TED Ed

When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. 

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Source: TED Ed