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Jul 2024
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Sugar addiction is real! Here's why and ...

NURSE DOZA
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Embrace a healthier approach to addiction management with “Mitochondriac,” packed with NAD precursors to support your body’s natural processes. Perfect for those looking to enhance energy levels and reduce dependence on sugar. 

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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

 

1.Dopamine’s Role: Sugar addiction is less about the sugar itself and more about how sugar triggers dopamine release, influencing pleasure and reward pathways in the brain.

2.Community Support: Surrounding yourself with a supportive community can significantly aid in overcoming sugar cravings by fostering healthy habits and emotional support.

3.NAD+ Injections: These can recalibrate your body’s response to sugar by altering brain chemistry, specifically through increasing adenosine levels which help counteract the effects of dopamine.

4.Leptin Control: Managing leptin levels can help regulate body weight and reduce the propensity towards sugar by balancing the body’s internal signals for hunger and satiety.

5.Use of CGM: Implementing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices can provide real-time feedback on how different foods affect blood sugar levels, helping to manage cravings and maintain stable glucose levels.

 

TIMESTAMPS

 

00:00 SART

01:00 Misconceptions about sugar addiction

02:00 The role of dopamine in addiction

05:00 Strategies for replacing sugar-driven dopamine hits

10:00 The importance of community support

15:00 Introduction to NAD+ injections and their benefits

20:00 Discussion on leptin resistance and its effects

25:00 Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

30:00 Concluding thoughts on overcoming sugar addiction

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

 

•Dopamine and Sugar:

•“When we eat sweet foods, the brain’s reward system gets activated, leading to a ‘hit’ of dopamine, promoting rapid learning to prefer these foods.” Read More

•“Dopamine functions as both an excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter, affecting the brain, body, and behavior in diverse ways.” Learn More

•Community and Health:

•“Interacting with humans, as opposed to computers, increases dopamine levels.” Study Details

•“Community health initiatives play a crucial role in health reform efforts.” Full Article

•NAD+ and Addiction:

•“NAD+ infusions have shown promise in treating Substance Use Disorder (SUD).” Research Insights

•Leptin and Behavior:

•“Recent studies highlight direct leptin effects on dopamine neuron function and behavior.” Detailed Study

 

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