Drugs That Mimic Norepinephrine Are
When researchers gave "sinful" snacks to obese and non-obese women, they found that those of a healthy weight wanted less over time, while obese women kept wanting more. This pattern mimics the "sensitizing" found in drug addicts, experts say. Sensitizing means that it take more drugs--or food--for people to get the same feeling of satisfaction. Researchers say they stop short of calling food an addiction, but they admit that the two have many similarities, and they suggest that there may be...
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