Excessive Sugar Intake: Effects on Brain, Mood & Behavior | Dr. Jerrod Brown

How can excessive sugar consumption affect brain health, mood, and behavior? In this episode of The Criminologist podcast, Dr. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., joins host Joseph Arvidson to examine the potential effects of excessive added sugar intake on emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and behavioral health. The discussion explores sugar cravings, processed foods, emotional regulation, sleep disturbances, blood sugar fluctuations, and the gut-brain connection. Learn why understanding nutrition and lifestyle factors may be important for mental health professionals, correctional practitioners, and those working with justice-involved individuals. Subscribe to The Forensic Neuroscientist for more research-informed discussions connecting neuroscience with forensic practice. Learn. Connect. Apply. #ExcessiveSugar #JerrodBrown #BrainHealth #SugarConsumption #BehavioralHealth #ForensicNeuroscience #Nutrition #Criminology