How to overcome addiction to sweets: recommendations from an endocrinologist

29.12.2023 11:15

Everyone knows that sweets have a negative impact on health.

Not only do problems arise with teeth, skin and figure, but the person also experiences prolonged nervous tension and may also experience latent inflammation.

The cortisol that is produced in this process provokes a craving for sweets.

Therefore, if you have an addiction to desserts, you need to try to get rid of it as quickly as possible.

Doctor Marina Maksimova spoke about how best to do this, writes AiF .

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She noted that it is necessary to take tests and undergo examination. After that, you can begin to fight the cause. Often the problem is in an unbalanced menu, protein deficiency.

Maksimova added in a conversation with journalists that cravings for sweets may be due to parasite infestation.

When breaking an addiction, you may need to restructure your menu to make it easier to eliminate unhealthy foods.

The doctor noted that taking sedatives helps relieve stress.

Earlier we talked about how not to overeat at the New Year's table.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor