Does sugar make you fidgety? The scientific reality behind the sugar high myth
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5 min read
For decades, the idea that a high sugar intake leads to hyperactivity in children has been a pervasive myth. So, does sugar make you fidgety? While the "sugar high" is not a proven phenomenon, the actual biological and neurological effects of sugar on the body can cause feelings of nervousness and jitteriness, mimicking what many misinterpret as simple hyperactivity.