Scientists found that eating fewer calories on some days can help with obesity. They studied 25 obese people for 62 days. The participants followed a special diet that had them eat less food on some days. As a result, they lost weight – around 7.6 kilograms on average.
The study also showed changes in the brain and gut. The brain areas related to obesity and addiction were affected. The gut bacteria also changed during the study. This shows a connection between the brain, gut, and weight loss.
The gut bacteria and the brain communicate with each other. The bacteria produce substances that affect our brain. In return, the brain controls our eating habits. The researchers hope this understanding can help fight obesity.
Over a billion people worldwide are obese, which can lead to health problems. Understanding how the brain and gut work together is crucial in fighting obesity. More research is needed to understand this connection better.
The study was published in a science journal.
Vocabulary List:
- Obesity /oʊˈbiː.sɪ.ti/ (noun): A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat.
- Calories /ˈkæl.ə.ri/ (noun): Units of energy that food provides to the body.
- Participants /pɑːrˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts/ (noun): Individuals who take part in an experiment or study.
- Substances /ˈsʌb.stən.sɪz/ (noun): Physical matter of which the body or anything is composed.
- Connection /kəˈnɛk.ʃən/ (noun): A relationship or link between two or more things.
- Research /ˈriː.sɜːrtʃ/ (noun): Systematic investigation to establish facts or principles.
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