Psychologists said that sweet drinks like sugary tea help to lessen tension at work place, and make individuals less likely to be violent or disputative.

The study stated that the energy boost offered by the sugar permits the brain to maintain proper control over its impulses, meaning people can stop themselves from responding spontaneously when under pressure.

Examinations on volunteers, some of whom were given lemonade sweetened with sugar and some with artificial sweetener indicated that those who consumed sugar performed better under stress.

Each subject was asked to perform various hectic tasks before giving a presentation, some of which researchers criticized to incite them. People who had drunk the sugary lemonade were less likely to snap than those who had not.

The Australian psychologists stated, "When provocation is likely, for example, when encountering a difficult supervisor at a work meeting, drinking a sweetened beverage prior to this encounter might increase one's ability to effectively inhibit aggressive impulses."

"Consuming a sweetened beverage on the commute home following a stressful day could reduce aggression toward family members or fellow drivers," he added.

Glucose is needed by the brain to allow "executive functioning", which comprised the capability to hold down one's impulses, the researchers from the University of New South Wales and Queensland University said. (With Inputs from Agencies)