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Scientists have conducted a study, which explains the cause behind the craving for high calorie pleasure foods, such as chocolates, mashed potatoes and ice creams during times of stress.
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Scientists are aware that fasting causes ghrelin to be released from the gastrointestinal tract, following which, the hormone plays a role in sending hunger signals to the brain.
The study on mice showed that the stress-induced rise in ghrelin lead to overeating and increased body weight, suggesting a mechanism for the increased prevalence of weight-related issues observed in humans with chronic stress and depression.
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The study appears online in a future print edition of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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