importantSYS.SOURCE: Virginia Tech News• 2026-10-10T05:22:30Z
Impact of Food Processing on Metabolic Responses and Brain Reward Systems
A study found that minimally and highly processed meals with identical nutritional profiles elicited different metabolic and brain responses, including varied insulin release and brain reward system activity. The research highlights processing's role in health outcomes beyond macronutrient content, suggesting implications for understanding overconsumption and disease mechanisms.
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