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Glutamine's Role in Reducing Sugar Cravings
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Glutamine, an essential amino acid, can slightly increase blood glucose levels but also reduce sugar cravings. Consuming glutamine or foods high in glutamine can help reach a threshold level for the release of CCK which reduces feeding activity.
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Glutamine, when ingested or found in foods, can cause a small raise in blood glucose levels, but it can also reduce sugar cravings.
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Glutamine, when ingested or found in foods, can cause a small raise in blood glucose levels, but it can also reduce sugar cravings. Supplementing with glutamine or eating glutamine-rich foods can help reach a threshold level that releases CCK and reduces the activity of neurons that promote feeding.
ChapterGlutamine's Role in Reducing Sugar Cravings
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PodcastHuberman Lab
Robert Lustig explains why the food industry adds sugar and emulsifiers into their products, and the negative impact it can have on our health.
44:45 - 45:25 (00:39)
Summary
Robert Lustig explains why the food industry adds sugar and emulsifiers into their products, and the negative impact it can have on our health. He emphasizes the scientific facts, rather than conspiracy theories.