Beta-Endorphins
The beta-endorphin stress relief produced by sugar lasts only approximately one minute. The beta-endorphin effect of sugar creates a powerful association between carbohydrate consumption and stress relief. Sugar consumption causes a spike…
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The beta-endorphin stress relief produced by sugar lasts only approximately one minute. The beta-endorphin effect of sugar creates a powerful association between carbohydrate consumption and stress relief. Sugar consumption causes a spike in beta-endorphins that are 30 times stronger than morphine for pain and stress relief. Repeated sugar exposure causes beta-endorphin receptors to downregulate so the same amount of sugar no longer delivers the same relief.