Carbohydrate Cravings

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Also known as:  Sucrose Cravings;  Sugar Cravings

 

Description

Carbohydrate Cravings are an intense desire to consume Simple Sugars.  Ironically, they are believed to occur as a result of rapid rises and subsequent rapid falls in Blood Sugar which are caused by high consumption of Simple Sugars.

 

These Substances may Eliminate Carbohydrate Cravings

Amino Acids

 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) may reduce Carbohydrate Cravings (due to 5-HTP’s role in the production of Serotonin).  [1]

 Glutamine may reduce Carbohydrate Cravings.  [2]

 Tryptophan may reduce Carbohydrate Cravings (due to Tryptophan’s role in the production of Serotonin).  [3]

 

Minerals

 Chromium may reduce Carbohydrate Cravings.  [4]

 

Neurotransmitters

 Carbohydrate Cravings may occur as a result of insufficient Brain levels of Serotonin.  Serotonin is known to reduce the production of Neuropeptide Y (the Neuropeptide responsible for Carbohydrate Cravings):  [5]

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