Researchers from Columbia University have identified sugar-sensing neurons in mice, which could lead to the development of new sweeteners.
Sugar is everywhere in today’s food system and one of the most common ingredients in processed foods. It is often described as addictive.
Since refined sugar became widely available in the United States, the average consumption per person in the country increased by 10 times, to more than 45 kilograms per year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that people in the U.S. now derive around 14% of their daily calories from added sugar.