A recent study suggests that specific gut bacteria may trigger compulsive eating and obesity, opening doors to new treatments.
Researchers identified harmful bacteria linked to food addiction and beneficial bacteria that can prevent it. This breakthrough offers hope for addressing food addiction, which lacks effective treatments currently. The study involved both humans and mice, revealing gut bacteria’s influence on behavior and potential new biomarkers for food addiction.
Researchers plan to explore the interaction between gut microbiota and brain function further, aiming to develop targeted treatments for food addiction and related eating disorders.