Scientists from the Oregon Research Institute (USA) have come to the conclusion that ice cream may cause an addiction similar to narcotics, rg.ru reports.

According to the scientists, the excessive consumption of ice cream containing large amounts of sugar and fat, dulls the signals of pleasure with the help of which the brain regulates the amount of food consumption.

According to the scientists, in the list of hazardous substances should also be included fast food in the same row with nicotine and alcohol.