Found 'brakes' that restrained craving

Scientists at Boston University (USA) have published the results of a study showed that they have found a new direction to treat insensitive eating.

People with insomnia - a form of eating disorder - are constantly urged to eat large amounts of food in a short period of time, even when not hungry. They cannot control their eating and often feel guilty, ashamed of it. About 15 million Americans are suffering from this type of eating disorder.

In rabies, TAAR1 decreases in specific areas of the brain, making them unable to control eating behavior.(Photo: Advocateglobalhealth).

Scientists at Boston University (USA) have published the results of a study showed that they have found a new direction to treat insensitive eating. They discovered that the activated receptor class called TAAR1 functions to control eating disorders. TAAR1 receptor was discovered in 2001, binding to endogenous amines in human body tissues at trace concentrations.

Research on people with insecure eating habits, particularly addiction to chocolate foods and sugary foods, scientists found that the TAAR1 receptor acts as a brake in controlling regulator functions. act and make decisions. In rabies, TAAR1 decreases in specific areas of the brain, making them unable to control eating behavior.

"When activating the TAAR1 receptor," braking "is restored and an insatiable diet is controlled," said study co-author Adam Howell.

Another author, Dr. Pietro Cottone - Director of the Laboratory of Addictive Disorders, Professor of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at Boston University - said: "The effectiveness of the treatment of eating disorders "Drinking is very elusive now. The results of this study help provide a goal to develop a new generation of drugs with an unprecedented goal".