Sugars are sweet, but too much sugar will not be 'sweet' to the body-including the brain.
Scientists in New Zealand have found preliminary evidence that simple sugars like glucose can interfere with cognitive abilities, abilities that include mental activity (brain).
The study, published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that sweeteners containing glucose have an impact on decreased attention and response time.
"I am amazed by how the senses affect behavior and affect our daily lives," said study author Mei Peng, a sensory science lecturer at Otago University.
"In particular, how sugar consumption can change the way our brain works. In the case of sweet perception, we have evolved to love this flavor. "
Previous research on glucose consumption has linked it with memory enhancement. However, studies that examine the effects of glucose on cognitive processes provide mixed results.
In a recent study, 49 people consumed sweet drinks containing glucose, sucrose, fructose, or sucralose (artificial sweeteners) before completing three cognitive tests.
Scientists in New Zealand have found preliminary evidence that simple sugars like glucose can interfere with cognitive abilities, abilities that include mental activity (brain).
The study, published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that sweeteners containing glucose have an impact on decreased attention and response time.
"I am amazed by how the senses affect behavior and affect our daily lives," said study author Mei Peng, a sensory science lecturer at Otago University.
"In particular, how sugar consumption can change the way our brain works. In the case of sweet perception, we have evolved to love this flavor. "
Previous research on glucose consumption has linked it with memory enhancement. However, studies that examine the effects of glucose on cognitive processes provide mixed results.
In a recent study, 49 people consumed sweet drinks containing glucose, sucrose, fructose, or sucralose (artificial sweeteners) before completing three cognitive tests.
