Eli5: Do we actually get sugar highs and sugar rushes as kids or was that just myths?
In: Chemistry
Yes but it’s the dopamine and endorphins that get you high. Younger children are especially affected. They use sugar water as analgesic for children too young to take painkillers.
A small amount of the sugar is absorbed by your cells while the rest gets processed in the liver. So it’s not like you’re getting an energy boost from blood sugar. It’s the neurotransmitters that give you a mood boost.
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