Think of the brain as a traffic cop that directs the flow of traffic in response to different types of food – especially the high-sugar and high-fat kind. In people with obesity, this traffic cop seems to get a bit confused, causing the brain to respond differently to such foods. And here’s the kicker – even if you manage to shed some pounds, this confusion may persist. So, losing weight might not fully restore the brain’s response to fatty foods. This research helps explain why weight loss and maintenance can be such a challenge for many individuals. The findings suggest that obesity could alter our brain’s reward system, making it harder to resist unhealthy foods even after weight loss efforts. To put it simply, shedding those extra pounds doesn’t necessarily mean our brain will readjust its preferences overnight! If we want to crack the code on effective weight loss and maintenance strategies, further research is needed to unravel the intricate relationship between obesity and the brain.
Obesity seems to alter the normal way the brain responds to sugar and fat — a problem that may not be corrected by weight loss, a new study suggests. “It could help explain why weight loss and weight-loss maintenance are so hard,” said senior researcher Dr. Mireille Serlie,…
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