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Study Identifies Gut-to-Brain Dopamine Pathway Behind Learned Food Preferences
Key Takeaways
- UCSF researchers describe a slow dopamine pathway linking the digestive system and brain.
- The pathway may help the brain learn to prefer flavors after experiencing food’s internal effects.
- The findings suggest a research path for understanding cravings, not a ready-made intervention.
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