The researchers found that turning off GLP-1 in the brain didnt affect the normal daily intake of food, but instead was important in several specific situations: prolonged fasting, large feedings, and stress-induced appetite loss.[ref] Controlling binging, regulating satiety: Essentially, the neurons activated by GLP-1 help to limit binging after a fast they keep you from massively overeating after not eating for a while
When dopamine spikes occur repeatedly in response to certain stimulisuch as highly palatable food, alcohol, or drugsthe brain can develop strong reinforcement patterns
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It's best to focus on high-quality protein sources that are rich in essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle