Ironically, it could be that high-carbohydrate foods – not those containing tryptophan – increase serotonin in the brain, Jacka says. The theory is that when we eat carbohydrates the body ...

When we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn't usually at the top of the list (unless your favorite fast-food joint ...

While no meal can completely heal the pain of loss, the act of coming together can provide solace. Sharing a meal, however ...

A study reveals how serotonin-producing neurons in the brain, influenced by GABA and dopamine, regulate meal initiation. The ...

When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well ...

New Delhi: A study has found that brain chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin work together in controlling hunger and food ...

But what about the brain? “From a neuroscientist’s perspective, food is really fundamentally ... acid linked to a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which can help regulate mood.

Serotonin regulates your mood ... It can be difficult to absorb tryptophan into your brain, but more may be absorbed when tryptophan-rich foods such as eggs, oily fish and chocolate with at ...

A recent study reveals how brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin collaborate to control hunger, potentially advancing anti-obesity drug development. Research indicates dopamine and GABA inhibit ...

A study has revealed that viruses present in the gut microbiota may be associated with food addiction and obesity.