Is Sugar Addiction Dangerous? Neuroscientist Settles the Debate with Dr. Nicole Avena

Optimize Paleo by Paleovalley by Chas Smith

Mar 16, 202657:58Health

Is sugar really "as addictive as cocaine"… or is that just clickbait? In this episode of the ReThink Health Podcast, I sit down with neuroscientist and nutrition researcher Dr. Nicole Avena to settle the debate using wha...

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