Science is giving another reason to dump junk food.
Junk food may turn you into an idiot!
Science says junk food might be turning you into a complete idiot.
Junk food
Recommended articles
![Leg swelling is also known as edema [Shutterstock]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Leg swelling is also known as edema [Shutterstock]")
According to science, apart from causing obesity, junk food is capable of turning you into a total idiot.
Researchers at Oregon State University are saying that a diet high in fat and sugar leads to diminished “cognitive flexibility.”
The study also found that fatty and sugary foods mess with probiotic levels thereby leading to a weakened ability to adapt in changing environments.
ADVERTISEMENT
Kathy Magnusson, a professor in the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute, said:
"Bacteria can release compounds that act as neurotransmitters, stimulate sensory nerves or the immune system, and affect a wide range of biological functions… This work suggests that fat and sugar are altering your healthy bacterial systems, and that’s one of the reasons those foods aren’t good for you."
Take the poll below to let us know what you think.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Ayo Edebiri shined in this backless column dress by Loewe at 2024 MET Gala
See what the stars wore to the 2024 Met Gala
7 things you can do if your partner starts getting too close to their ex
Deafness: Causes, treatment, and management
What it means when you see 11:11 and other 'mirror hours' on the clock
Did you know crying at specific times helps you lose weight? Find out
How to know your talking stage isn't leading anywhere
Why your legs may swell after sitting for a while and how to reduce it
5 Nigerian celebrities who stole the show at the 2023 Met Gala
Do not get married until you can honestly answer these 10 questions
These are 7 traits all toxic parents have — are you one?
5 red flags of problematic in-laws
ADVERTISEMENT
![Black woman trying to lose weight [Nina Cherie Franklin]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Black woman trying to lose weight [Nina Cherie Franklin]")