Surprisingly yes!
Written by: Gauri Ghatnekar-Desai
New research reveals your brain has a major role in fat-burning, cravings, and metabolism.
Let’s see how.
When you eat, the brain's reward centre releases dopamine.
Together with hunger hormones ghrelin & leptin, they control your cravings and when you feel full.
A hormone called "raptin" tells your brain you're full.
Good sleep keeps raptin levels high. So your brain knows when to stop eating.
Nerve cells in the brain can trigger white fat to turn into brown fat. And brown fat burns calories fast.
This is a process called "fat browning.”
A balanced gut and smart fasting send the right signals to your brain.
The cravings go down, and your mood goes up!
As the prefrontal cortex drives self-control, you can retrain your brain to eat healthier.
Good sleep, mindful eating, and consistent healthy habits can help you do it.
But when lifestyle changes aren’t enough, medicines like Mounjaro & Wegovy can help.
They target brain receptors that affect hunger and fullness.
Check out this guide