Tag: food intake

Oxytocin’s Inhibitory Effect on Food Intake is Stronger in Obese than Normal-Weight Men

This 2016 double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of intranasal oxytocin (24 IU) on food intake and metabolic parameters in 18 obese and 20 normal-weight men. Oxytocin significantly reduced hunger-driven food intake in the fasted state among obese participants but not in normal-weight individuals. Additionally, oxytocin decreased snack consumption in

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Central nervous system control of food intake and body weight

This 2006 review article explores the central nervous system (CNS) mechanisms regulating food intake and body weight. It highlights the hypothalamus, particularly the arcuate nucleus, as a critical center integrating hormonal signals like leptin and insulin with neural inputs to maintain energy homeostasis. The review discusses how disruptions in these

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