Insulin

Hormones are regulated by other hormones, glands and organs, and by a negative feedback mechanism.

• Tropic hormones regulate the release of other hormones. The anterior pituitary in the brain, the hypothalamus, and th...

A diet high in sugar makes learning difficult by slowing the brain down. Overconsumption of sugar damages synaptic activity in the brain.

When you consume too much sugar, you could develop resistance to insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating the function of brain cells. 

Carbohydrates have a potential role in the development of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Carbohydrate-rich food is thought to overstimulate the hormone insulin by causing chronically high blood sugar levels. One of the roles of insulin is blocki...