Posted by dessbee on June 19, 2006, at 5:48:43
In reply to supplements that kill appetite, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 7, 2006, at 21:47:54
Carbohydrate addiction is like any other addiction. Unfortunately some people are genetically more prone to this addiction. The problem is caused by our brains reward system, that consists of dopamine and dopamine receptors. People prone to addictions will down regulate dopamine receptors more quickly when exposed to dopamine. This results in the need of a higher dose to get the same reward. The only way to avoid downregulation of dopamine receptors is to avoid frequent snacks and high carb food.
Sweeteners will not help an addiction since it works on the same reward system.
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