Can Memory Influence What and How Much We Eat?

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In a new study researchers have identified the brain’s food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. The findings are present in nature metabolism.
The study describes a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that encode memories for sugar and fat, profoundly impacting food intake and body weight.
These neurons encode memories of the spatial location of nutrient-rich foods, acting as a “memory trace,” particularly for sugar and fat. Silencing these neurons impairs an animal's ability to recall sugar-related memories, reduces sugar consumption, and prevents weight gain, even when animals are exposed to diets that contribute to excessive weight gain. Conversely, reactivating these neurons enhances memory for food, increasing consumption and demonstrating how food memories influence dietary behavior.
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