High-fat diets alter brain chemical involved in brain's pleasure circuit (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

High-fat diets alter brain chemical involved in brain's pleasure circuit

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A steady diet of high-fat foods leads to reduced pleasure in eating, likely contributing to obesity.

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Christine Liu

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