What Looks Like a Sugar Addiction Might Be an Eating Disorder

Donut with pink sprinkles, depicting a common fear food for people with eating disorders. Do you have an addiction to sugar? A binge eating disorder therapist in Los Angeles, CA, explains what may actually be going on.

TL;DR If you’ve ever felt out of control around sugar and wondered if you’re addicted, the real culprit is likely restriction, not addiction. The concept of “sugar addiction” is widely discussed in diet culture and wellness spaces, but the science doesn’t support it. Animal studies show that addictive-like behaviors around sugar only appear when access …

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