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Sugar negatively impacts hormones that regulate appetite from "summary" of Fat Chance by Robert H. Lustig

The impact of sugar on our bodies is far-reaching, extending to the very hormones that control our appetite. When we consume excess sugar, particularly in the form of fructose, it disrupts the delicate balance of hormones that regulate hunger and satiety. One of the key players in this hormonal regulation is insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels. Insulin helps to store excess glucose as fat, but it also plays a role in signaling the brain that we are full. However, when we consume large amounts of sugar, especially in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, our insulin levels spike, leading to insulin resistanc...
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