Episode 115: Sugar AddictionEpisode 115: Sugar Addiction
Beyond Belief Sobriety
Today’s episode features a conversation with Mike Collins, founder of sugaraddiction.com and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, an organization that is making headway informing the public about sugar addiction as a substance abuse disorder.
37:28•28 Jul 2019
Mike Collins on Sugar Addiction: The Hidden Substance Abuse
“The real bad part, you don't get arrested, you don't wreck cars usually, but we're seeing it now that the dose-dependent toxin ends up hurting you after years or less sometimes, and it starts to manifest all kinds of disease, and you know they're starting to call it Alzheimer's diabetes.”
What if your sweet tooth is more than just a craving? In this episode, Mike Collins, the founder of sugaraddiction.com and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, dives into the science behind sugar addiction. Mike shares his journey and the startling similarities between sugar addiction and substance abuse disorders. He discusses the physical and emotional toll of detoxing from sugar, emphasizing the necessity of complete abstinence for recovery.
This episode also covers the controversial topic of glucose production in the body and how it impacts health over time. Mike's insights shed light on why sugar is considered a dose-dependent toxin, contributing to various diseases. Tune in to hear about the importance of community support in overcoming this often overlooked addiction. It's an eye-opening conversation that might make you rethink your relationship with sugar.
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