Tag #Food Pleasure

What is the primary mechanism linking reduced food enjoyment to obesity, and what are the immediate implications for treatment strategies?

Recent research from Berkeley reveals that obese individuals may experience less pleasure from food due to decreased levels of neurotensin, a neuropeptide impacting the brain's dopamine system. This reduced pleasure, potentially caused by high-fat diets, may contribute to further weight gain, highlighting the complex relationship between food reward and obesity.