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Food Addiction: Science Behind Cravings & Overeating

Both reward-seeking and compulsive behavior may involve dopamine.

Neurotransmitters

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Leptin Resistance

When the body becomes resistant to leptin, it can lead to overeating and obesity.

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Using food to cope with emotions can lead to addiction-like behaviors.

Emotional Eating

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Sugar Addiction

Consuming too much sugar can cause changes in the brain that lead to addiction.

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Some people may be more prone to food addiction due to genetic factors.

Genetics

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Environment

Social and environmental cues can trigger cravings and lead to overeating.

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Quitting certain foods can lead to withdrawal symptoms similar to drug addiction.

Withdrawal Symptoms

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Stress

Chronic stress can lead to changes in the brain that promote addictive behavior.

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Highly processed foods can be engineered to be "hyperpalatable" and trigger addiction-like behaviors.

Hyperpalatable Foods