Eating Feeds 'Feel Good' Hormones in the Brain
Overstimulation of this system could play a role in obesity, researchers say
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
Thursday, August 31, 2017
THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Eating prompts the brain to release "feel good" hormones, known as endorphins, a new study shows.
Researchers found the regulation of these naturally occurring opioids, which can produce a sense of pleasure or euphoria, may help the body know when it's satisfied. On the flip side, overeating associated with the overstimulation of this system may contribute to obesity, the researchers noted.
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