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Episode 3

Hands-on science series. The team put sugar on trial, investigating whether it deserves its bad reputation. Plus Jem sets out to make some pure, white, granulated sugar of his own.

The third of eight episodes presenting the science behind the headlines, and looking at the issues that have a real impact on all our lives.

Sugar is on trial in this programme. Widely blamed for all manner of health issues beyond rotten teeth and expanding waistlines, the team investigate whether sugar really deserves such a lousy health reputation.

Jem sets out to make some pure, white, granulated sugar of his own, while Maggie meets a surprise victim of fatty liver disease. Maggie also discovers how sugar is being used to preserve life-saving vaccines, while Liz explores the power sugar has to switch on our brains.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Mar 2013 19:00

Why is sugar so addictive?

Why is sugar so addictive?

We all know how tempting it can be to have just one more chocolate or that extra slice of cake, but what drives this craving for sweet treats?

 

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Liz Bonnin
Presenter Jem Stansfield
Presenter Maggie Philbin
Series Producer Paul King
Executive Producer Tina Fletcher-Hill

Broadcasts

  • Mon 18 Mar 2013 19:30
  • Tue 19 Mar 2013 19:00