Sugar is the "most dangerous drug of the times"

The head of Amsterdam’s health service is claiming sugar is the "most dangerous drug of the times" and is calling for the substance to be tightly regulated.

 

Research has found that sugar, unlike fat, actually interferes with the body’s appetite and creates an insatiable desire to keep eating.

 

" Whoever uses sugar wants more and more, even when they are no longer hungry. Give someone eggs and he'll stop eating at any given time. Give him cookies and he eats on even though his stomach is painful," said Mr Paul van der Velpen.

 

On top of calling for sugar taxes and legal limits on added sugar, he is also recommending cigarette-style warnings on sweets and soft drinks informing people that sugar is addictive and bad for the health.