High sugar foods can make you stupid

Findings of a UCLA study on rats suggests that fructose slows down the brain and memory functions and too much sweetness can also prevent learning. In other words what you eat affect how you think. Apparently, eating too much fructose could block insulin's ability to regulate how cells use and store sugar for the energy required for processing thoughts and emotions. However, adding omega 3 rich food sources like salmon, walnuts and flaxseeds can counteract the harmful effect.


Take home message for all students studying for their finals: Drinking too much soda and eating too much sweets for as little as six weeks may make impact your grades !

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