Does sugar boost your mood? Not exactly!

  • Science and society
  • Research
Published on March 16, 2026 Updated on March 16, 2026
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from March 16, 2026 to March 23, 2026

A new video debunking fake news is now online!

This video clearly explains why this common misconception persists, why the idea that sugar boosts your mood is greatly exaggerated, and what science really says about it.



The goal: to make science accessible, combat misinformation, and provide insights to as many people as possible. It was produced in collaboration with Carole Rovère , an Inserm researcher at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, Inserm), one of the project’s nine partners, alongside: Université Côte d’Azur, Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, CNRS, INRAE, Inria, IRD, Mines Paris PSL, and IMEV

To learn more and watch the video, visit SCIENCE AZUR!