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How do I know if I have a sugar addiction?

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How do I know if I have a sugar addiction?

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If you really feel like you "need" to have sugar in your diet, you may have a dependency – or addiction – to it. Psychologist Ramani Durvasula, PhD, discusses some signs and symptoms that may point to an actual addiction to sugar.

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