29th July 2014
Stress Drives us to Sugar, this was the finding of research carried out by Chemical Ecologist, Dr Rockwell Parker of the Monell Chemical Senses Centre, in Philadelphia USA.
Stress Drives us to Sugar, this was the finding of research carried out by Chemical Ecologist, Dr Rockwell Parker of the Monell Chemical Senses Centre, in Philadelphia USA.
They found that Hormones Activated when we feel anxious or stressed have been found in taste cells, stimulating our desire for sweetness. The findings published in the Journal of Neuroscience June 2014. These stress hormones, called, Glucocorticoids act directly on the Taste Receptor cells located on the tongue, affecting how they respond to sugary foods.
An Extra Note to this: As a matter of interest, when there is a deficiency of ZINC, which is involved with Hormone function (amongst many other things- and Zinc is one of the most important minerals for health) the sense of taste and smell are affected and when there is a deficiency of Zinc there can be a keenness for Sweet stuff or very strong flavoured food. Zinc deficiency is seen in Hyperactivity and ADHD, stress and anxiety.
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