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Effects of diets rich in fructose on our brain

In this video, Dr. Julia Jarosławska discusses the effect that fructose has on our brain.

How does sugar affect our brain?

In this video, we explore different forms of sugar present in our diet and determine the necessity to distinguish between sugars, discovering why some may be better for our health than others. Nowadays, products rich in fructose are widely present in our diet. Therefore, we will take a look at some examples of the negative health effects of high-fructose diet on our body, including the neuroendocrine system and the brain.

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