A new study reveals that foods that most Americans consume daily are as addictive as illegal drugs. Researchers found that fatty and sugar-rich foods are as addictive as nicotine and cocaine, and even more so than heroin, according to NewsNation. The study, published in the...
A new study reveals that foods that most Americans consume daily are as addictive as illegal drugs. Researchers found that fatty and sugar-rich foods are as addictive as nicotine and cocaine, and even more so than heroin, according to NewsNation.
The scientists found that the foods most likely to trigger addictive responses were refined carbohydrates or fats that produced similar levels of dopamine in the brain as addictive substances such as nicotine and alcohol. These ultra-processed foods include ice cream, potato chips, donuts, biscuits, sausage, soft drinks, and sugary cereals.
Experts say that because obesity is an epidemic in America, it is fair to compare the addictive properties of these foods and their potential harm with illegal substances such as cocaine and heroin.
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