{"id":11193,"date":"2023-07-21T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T06:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adntro.com\/?p=11193"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:27:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:27:54","slug":"adiccion-azucar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adntro.com\/en\/blog\/nutrigenetics\/addiction-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Addiction: Is It Really Possible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the 21st century, excessive sugar consumption has become a global concern. Sugar is present in numerous foods and beverages. However, it is important to note that the sugar most associated with health problems is the one artificially added to various processed foods,<\/b> such as sugary drinks, sweets, chocolates, baked goods, cookies, cakes, breakfast cereals, energy bars, sauces and dressings, among others. Therefore, in Western countries, it is difficult to escape the tempting sweet flavors that surround us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can it be considered an addiction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although addiction has traditionally been associated with substances like illegal drugs or alcohol, there is increasing scientific evidence suggesting that sugary foods and beverages can also generate dependency and addictive behaviors in some individuals. Like drugs, sugar can trigger biochemical responses in the brain that create a sense of pleasure and reward.<\/b> When we consume sugar, neurotransmitters like dopamine<\/a><\/b> are released, generating feelings of well-being. However, as we continue to consume sugar regularly, the brain adapts to this stimulation and develops increased tolerance, leading to a need for larger amounts of sugar to achieve the same sense of satisfaction.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some common signs and symptoms of sugar addiction may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n