Scientists: the more you eat, the smaller your brain

Swedish researchers led by Samantha Brooks conducted a five-year study and concluded that people suffering from excess weight and obesity have a significantly reduced part of the brain responsible for hunger and appetite. This means that the more these people eat, the less brain they have.

The study involved 292 volunteers, both overweight and without it. Participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the brain before the start of the study and five years after it. A careful analysis of the data showed that over the years, overweight people had lost their brains, and a group of volunteers who had no problems with extra pounds, did not have them after five years - neither with their figure nor with their brain.

To explain this phenomenon, researchers have looked at the importance of using the brain to manage your diet. If a person does not think about what he eats, then he can lose not only his waist, but also the volume of his brain. This may be because obesity increases the level of inflammation in the body, which leads to narrowing of blood vessels and reduced oxygen supply to the brain.

This study highlights the importance of a healthy lifestyle and nutrition to maintain brain health and prevent the development of obesity. Skipping breakfast, for example, can cause you to gain extra pounds, as it can lead to overeating throughout the day. Therefore, it is important to listen to your body and remember to eat healthy. Additionally, regular exercise can also help with weight management and brain health.