Wednesday, April 15, 2020

A gut-to-brain circuit drives sugar preference and may explain sugar cravings

The sensation of sweetness starts on the tongue, but sugar molecules also trip sensors in the gut that directly signal the brain. This could explain why artificial sweeteners fail to satisfy the insatiable craving for sugar.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200415133627.htm

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