Higher BMI is linked to decreased cerebral blood flow, which is associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and mental illness 3-D RENDERINGS OF BLOOD FLOW AVERAGED ACROSS NORMAL BMI (BMI = 23), OVERWEIGHT (BMI = 29), AND OBESE (BMI = 37) MEN, EACH 40 YEARS OF AGE. CREDIT: AMEN CLINICS. view more CREDIT: AMEN...
Abstract Food intake is essential for maintaining homeostasis, which is necessary for survival in all species. However, food intake also impacts multiple biochemical processes that influence our behavior. Here, we investigate the causal relationship between macronutrient composition, its bodily biochemical impact, and a modulation of human social decision making. Across two studies, we show that...
