Brain boffins in Beijing found that protein consumption triggers insulin production in the brain, leading to specific neurons telling the brain to stop eating. These neurons, known as T1-DANs, receive signals from insulin-producing cells when protein is consumed, leading to a feeling of fullness. The researchers used fruit flies to map out the brain circuitry involved in protein-induced satiety. This discovery sheds light on how our brains control hunger and could potentially lead to further understanding of nutrient-specific feeding inhibition in humans. The study highlights the intricate relationship between protein intake, brain signaling, and appetite regulation.
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