Can Sugar Cravings Be Genetic? The Science Behind Your Sweet Tooth
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5 min read
According to the CDC, the average American adult consumes an estimated 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily, far exceeding recommended limits. But could a persistent hankering for sweets be a product of your DNA? Mounting evidence suggests that sugar cravings can be genetic, with specific genes influencing taste perception and reward pathways in the brain.
