Why are you hungry all the time? How your brain regulates meal initiation

10/01/2025 5 min Episodio 30

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Episode Synopsis

Why do you feel hungry? A groundbreaking study sheds light on the brain circuits responsible for hunger and meal initiation, revealing the roles of GABA and dopamine in regulating eating behavior.
Philip (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@witsandweights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) explains how these findings might shape the future of weight management and shares practical tips for understanding and controlling hunger cues.
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Wits & Weights podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more evidence-based insights on fat loss, muscle building, and sustainable health, where Philip dives deeper into the science behind optimizing your body composition.
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Further listening (from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wits & Weights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠):
Why Some People Stay Lean Without Trying (The Genetics of Fat Loss) with Dr. Stephan Guyenet
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Integrating GABA and dopamine signals to regulate meal initiation