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Are Probiotics Effective At Reducing Sugar Cravings?
Posted on
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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Question : Do you believe taking prebiotics is helpful in reducing cravings for sugar? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Probably the only cure for sugar cravings is not eating sugar. Once the body gets used to not having refined sugar in the system the cravings often stop.
It is also helpful to really limit other forms of concentrated sugars such as fruit juices, honey and syrups.
It may take up to 6 months for this transition to occur, but if you are very strict with limiting refined or concentrated sugars you will be surprised how much better you will feel.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kathy Robinson, General & Family Physician
Probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Probably the only cure for sugar cravings is not eating sugar. Once the body gets used to not having refined sugar in the system the cravings often stop.
It is also helpful to really limit other forms of concentrated sugars such as fruit juices, honey and syrups.
It may take up to 6 months for this transition to occur, but if you are very strict with limiting refined or concentrated sugars you will be surprised how much better you will feel.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kathy Robinson, General & Family Physician
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