In a study of the effects of sugar on the development of mental and psychological disorders it is noted that, it weakens the mind, causing : loss of memory and concentration, nervousness, shyness, violence, excessive or no talking , negative thought, paranoia, and emotional upsets such as self-pity, arguments, irritability, and the desire for only sweet things in life.” People who reduce consuming sugar “nearly experience higher spirits, emotional stability, improved memory and speech, restful sleep and dreams, fewer colds and dental problems and better health in general.
Indus Asia Online Journal (Click here to go to home page)
This is so true and it is true of not just sugar but all refined carbs like white flour, white rice (cakes), white bread, basically anything white – all of them act like sugar when they reach the brain. (see my blog on Insulin Resistance)
My brother has mild paranoid-schizophrenia and the only times he has become uncontrollable is after he spends a few days living on lollies, chocolates and coffee. He gets into a cycle of not sleeping (due to sugar high) the brain begins to dehydrate (from the sugar) and added to the lack of sleep he ends up in the psychiatric ward for a few weeks until the more balanced diet balances him out again and he comes home.