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Study Links Fullness Signals to Sweet Cravings
2/22/2025
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- A groundbreaking study by an international team from the Max Planck Institute reveals that the same nerve cells that signal fullness also ignite cravings for sweets. In mice, POMC neurons release beta-endorphins after eating, creating a rewarding sensation. This discovery could pave the way for innovative obesity treatments, though more research is essential, says study leader Henning Fenselau.
