Ten symptoms that can occur with sugar addiction
Experts believe that the average consumption annual from sugar in Spain it is excessive, some three kilograms per personand this can have negative health consequences.
Faced with such amounts, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends not to take more three teaspoons per day sugar, an amount that is very difficult to control. The problem is not the sugar we see and we consume consciouslyand the one that we do not see and do not swallow, daily and without knowing ithidden in countless foods.
Sahara carbohydrates, a macronutrient that is essential, along with fats and proteins, in any healthy diet. Carbohydrates break down into simple sugars (glucose or fructose) for absorption by the body. If it doesn’t require everyone glucose Generate energythe body stores it as thick.
Thus, excessive sugar consumption can lead to health problems such as tooth decay, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer or type 2 diabetes, as well as metabolic problems, chronic inflammation or changes in energy levels. Memory disorders, depression or even addiction are other possible consequences of excessive sugar consumption.
Suspicious symptoms
While sugar addiction can vary from person to person, there are some symptoms that can tip us off to a possible addiction. Nutritienda experts highlight some of them:
1- Strong traction. People with sugar addiction often feel an overwhelming desire to consume sugary foods, no matter how hungry they are.
2- Excessive consumption. Loss of control over the amount of sugar consumed, which leads to eating a lot of sweets.
3- Emotional dependence. A person with an addiction uses sugar to cope with stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions by making an emotional connection between its consumption and well-being.
4- The need for regular consumption. Addicts tend to consume sugar regularly to maintain energy levels or simply feel good, creating a constant pattern of consumption.
5- Difficulty in reducing consumption. It is difficult to reduce or stop consuming it even if you are aware of its negative health effects.
6- Withdrawal symptoms. When you reduce or stop your intake, you suffer from physical or emotional symptoms such as irritability, headaches, fatigue, or mood changes.
7- Constant search for pleasure. Sugar addicts seek out sweet foods to experience the pleasurable sensations associated with the release of dopamine in the brain.
8- Increased tolerance. You need to consume more sugar each time to get the same level of satisfaction.
9- Persistent thoughts. Addicts constantly think about sugar and experience pleasure when planning its consumption.
10- Feelings of guilt or remorse. After consuming large amounts of sugar, a person will develop negative feelings that will be accompanied by a promise (difficult to keep) to reduce its consumption in the future.
In defense of sugar, it must be said that in the case of sweet products it is not the only culprit of such addiction, since the most addictive are those that combine sugar and fat. Cookies, chocolate, cakes or ice cream usually contain a higher percentage of fat than sugar.