A study found that fly larvae have special sensors, or receptors, in their esophagus that trigger as soon as they swallow something, prompting the brain to release serotonin and making the larvae continue eating. Researchers believe humans have a very similar control circuit too
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Universität Bonn
Swallowing triggers a feeling of elation
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Ultra-processed foods linked to changes in brain regions that control eating behavior, study finds. Researchers found that these changes in the brain were linked to both higher body fat and markers of inflammation.
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PsyPost
Ultra-processed foods linked to changes in brain regions that control eating behavior, study finds
A large brain imaging study finds ultra-processed foods are tied to obesity, inflammation, and altered brain structure.
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Hunger makes food easier and more vivid to imagine: in two studies, hungry participants visualized food smells, flavors, and textures faster and more vividly than when they were full, suggesting that bodily state can intensify cravings and influence eating decisions
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www.otago.ac.nz
Hunger impacts eating decisions – Otago study
We are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach.
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