Consumption of sucrose-water rewires macronutrient uptake [creates preference for sugar over other nutrients]; Journal of Nut. Biochemistry; May 2025

[Mary]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/ot...S&cvid=299348d01df844159c5b32e5ccab839f&ei=72

A team of scientists from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research has found that regularly consuming sweet drinks like sodas and flavored teas triggers a troubling adaptation in the body, effectively causing the intestines to prioritize the absorption of sugar over other nutrients.

Researchers have coined this troubling phenomenon “molecular addiction,” and their findings suggest our dangerous dietary habits can rewire our metabolisms.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955286325000130?via=ihub​

Even a relatively small soda habit can lead to bad consequences. This study concentrated on sodas - feeding sugar water to mice - then factor in all the other sugar which many consume - we all know sugar drives obesity and diabetes, and even Alzheimer's. This may help explain why it's hard for many to kick the sugar habit.