The Herald Sun reported today that leptin which warns people they are no longer hungry - may also control personal pleasure that comes from food.
This could be good news for those who eat too much or gain weight easily. How so? Researchers found that enjoyment of food is partly biologically-drive
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With lower levels of leptin people’s reward centers activate in response to images of food whether they are hungry or not.
After leptin increases however, people showed less activity and their brains operated more like the healthy volunteers. In other words brain activity increased only when hungry people were presented with images of tasty foods.
Simply put - leptin acts in the brain to diminish the perception of pleasure from food ... while increasing that full satisfied sense that comes after eating. Not a bad way to lose a few pounds you’ll have to admit.
Next time your eyes lull your attention over to more mashed potatoes or a pie-a-la-mode ... remember to stop and ask instead ... Pass the leptin please ….
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