High blood sugar causes brain changes that raise depression risk. Researchers have found a possible biological reason why people with diabetes are prone to depression.
A new study shows that high blood glucose (sugar) levels in patients with Type 1 diabetes increase the levels of a brain neurotransmitter associated with depression, and alter the connections between regions of the brain that control emotions. The results will be presented at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014 in Chicago. "It was traditionally thought that patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes have higher rates of depression than their nondiabetic peers because of the increased stress of managing a complex chronic disease," said study co-investigators Nicolas Bolo, PhD, from Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, and Donald Simonson, MD, MPH, ScD from Brigham and Women's Hospital, both in Boston. These changes in the brain increase the risk of developing depression, according to Simonson.
Can Excess Sugar Lead to Depression? » The Candida Diet. America’s Sugar Addiction: How Our Need for A Sweet Fix Has Expanded Our Waistlines. In the United States, most adults consume 22 teaspoons (355 calories) of sugar a day, yet the recommended intake is only six teaspoons (100 calories) for adult women and nine teaspoons (150 calories) for men.
Rewind time and you find that in the early 1800s, Americans were consuming just 3.8 teaspoons of sugar per day. That increase has led to weight gain and such serious health risks as diabetes. The infographic below was created to demonstrate the alarming increases in sugar consumption over the years and help raise awareness about sugar addiction.
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If you remember the old ad campaign of two eggs being fried with the message, “This is your brain on drugs”, today we can re-create it using sugar instead of drugs. It sounds extreme, but the average Canadian consumes the equivalent of 26 teaspoons in a day. And here’s the kicker, it’s not only adding inches to your waistline, but sending your mood up for failure. Why Sugar Is Poison to Depression. By Therese Borchard Published Mar 9, 2015 I have a theory: Many people who suffer from chronic severe depression and anxiety are allergic to sugar and foods like white flour that the human body processes like sugar.
Like most of my theories, I have tested this one on my 13-year-old son, because his brain is most like mine in our family (poor guy). After he has consumed three pumpkin muffins, his character completely changes, like the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in Spider-Man. Depending on the amount of fructose corn syrup in the muffins, his head sometimes spins around like Linda Blair‘s in The Exorcist, and his pupils can do a 360 in the eye sockets.
You would think that two somewhat intelligent parents would have picked up on this connection between his behavior and his diet in the first decade of his life, but it has only been in the last year we’ve been documenting the experiment. Eric: “David, do you think you could get a salad?” The Difference Between 1999 and 2008. Dr. Ellie - Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye. Zellies Zellies xylitol mints and xylitol gum are made with 100% xylitol, a naturally occurring substance that tastes like sugar, but has 40% less calories.
Xylitol studies have shown that it can safely protect and strengthen teeth, prevent decay, and help heal early cavities. Eat delicious Zellies products with 100% xylitol and experience the difference: Freshen your breath and remove bad bacteria Make your mouth pH balanced Strengthen your teeth Moisten your mouth Feel like you just left the dentist every day How Many Zellies Do I Need? The proven benefits of xylitol for teeth are seen when a minimum of 6.5 grams each day and at least five separate exposures to it. Second Opinion.
Yes, I really do brush my teeth with sugar!
That might sound like the craziest thing you have ever heard. In much the same way that there are good fats like flax seed oil, and bad fats like trans fats, not all sugars are bad for your teeth. In fact the sugar that I brush my teeth with is a secret weapon to wipe out oral disease-causing bacteria. This sugar is xylitol and it is poised to replace fluoride as the greatest scientific discovery for healthier mouths. Furthermore, xylitol is safe and has been used by diabetics for decades.
There's a battle going on in our mouths and xylitol can help us all win and easily give us healthier mouths. The "Miracle Drug" is Here Now For many populations worldwide, the levels of dental caries have reached epidemic proportions. Www.drellie.com/pdfs/IJD2010-981072-Sugar-Alcohols.pdf. Www.lulu.com/items/volume_70/10772000/10772580/1/print/1_Polisulfate_to_PDF.pdf. Is sugar toxic? - 60 Minutes. What Eating Too Much Sugar Does to Your Brain.