Brief Junk Food Intake Impairs Brain’s Insulin Response, Study Finds

In a groundbreaking study published, researchers have discovered that consuming high-calorie, highly processed foods for as little as five days can significantly decrease the brain’s sensitivity to insulin. This phenomenon is crucial as it plays a pivotal role in the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The study highlights that even healthy individuals are susceptible to these changes in brain function after a short period of unhealthy eating. This alteration in the brain’s response to insulin mirrors conditions typically observed in individuals with obesity.

This finding underscores the rapid impact of diet on brain function and metabolic health, suggesting potential reversible effects through dietary choices.

Date: February 28, 2025

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Mark Chiang

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