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Can sugar cause moodiness/distress/irritability?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

See below: Sugar has been studied for all types of behavioral problems, hyperactivity, etc. And no correlation has been established.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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