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  2. Caffeine - Wikipedia

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    Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance globally. [9] [10] It is mainly used for its eugeroic (wakefulness promoting), ergogenic (physical performance-enhancing), or nootropic (cognitive-enhancing) properties.

  3. What Happens to Your Brain When You Cut Back on Sugar ... - AOL

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    Reduce Sugar in Moderation: “Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a sugar-free lifestyle,” Avena admits. “Instead of going cold turkey, focus on gradually reducing your sugar consumption.

  4. Sugar - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 January 2025. Sweet-tasting, water-soluble carbohydrates This article is about the class of sweet-flavored substances used as food. For common table sugar, see Sucrose. For other uses, see Sugar (disambiguation). Sugars (clockwise from top-left): white refined, unrefined, brown, unprocessed cane Sugar ...

  5. Triboluminescence - Wikipedia

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    These crystals were formed into a large solid cone for transport and sale. This solid sugar cone had to be broken into usable chunks using a sugar nips device. People began to notice that tiny bursts of light were visible as sugar was "nipped" in low light, an established example of triboluminescence.

  6. File:Crystallized sugar, multiple crystals and a single ...

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    The multiple crystals on the right were grown from a sugar cube, while the one on the left was grown from a single seed taken from the one on the right. Red dye was added to the sugar solution before growing the large crystal, but was insoluble with the sugar in its solid state, and all but small traces of the dye was forced to precipitate out ...

  7. Neuroglycopenia - Wikipedia

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    Neuroglycopenia is a shortage of glucose (glycopenia) in the brain, usually due to hypoglycemia. Glycopenia affects the function of neurons, and alters brain function and behavior. Prolonged or recurrent neuroglycopenia can result in loss of consciousness, damage to the brain, and eventual death. [1] [2] [3]

  8. This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Orgasm ... - AOL

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    The combination of dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin is already pretty dreamy, but the brain takes that natural high to the next level when you reach the big O by releasing endogenous (i.e., made ...

  9. Bliss point (food) - Wikipedia

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    The human body needs salt for balancing fluids, sugar for energy, and fat for composing the brain. [4] Besides the physical and taste need for sugar, salt, and fat, foods that contain high amounts of these ingredients are typically visually appealing.