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In this Romanian‑language monologue, Mihail Pautov explains how chronic intake of sugar and sweet foods rapidly activates the brain's reward circuitry, but over time leads to a down‑regulation of dopamine receptors in the striatum. He describes the neuro‑biological mechanism: fewer receptors mean a reduced pleasure response to the same amount of sugar, mirroring the way drugs affect the brain. Pautov illustrates the concept of prediction error – a modestly rewarding food like a banana produces a modest dopamine surge, whereas a highly palatable treat such as a savarină generates a much larger surprise‑driven dopamine spike, reinforcing the memory of that treat. Repeated consumption of such treats further diminishes receptor numbers, so the same treat yields less pleasure, while healthier foods like broccoli produce an even weaker dopamine signal, leading the brain to reject them in favor of the highly rewarding sweet. The overall message is that excessive sugar reshapes cravings, pushing preferences toward unhealthy, highly palatable foods.
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