DLPFC Stimulation
Getting tempted over the commercials of juicy, greasy, cheese filled burgers are normal for people. However, whether to act on these temptations or not depends on the individual. Some people cannot just fight these cravings, others resist the temptation.
Studies reveal food cravings for high calorie food and consumption can be reduced by non- invasive stimulation of a particular brain area.
According to researchers of the University of Waterloo in Canada, a specific part of the brain could help reduce snacking. Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC), a brain area that plays an important role in the conscious regulation of food cravings and consumption of high calorie food items.
Analyses of 11 studies were done to study the effects of DLPFC stimulation on food cravings and …show more content…
The analysis of the combined data, observed no significant effect of brain stimulation.
Another two studies assessed the effects of repeated sessions of DLPFC stimulation. One study, noted a considerable reduction in total amount of food intake after daily stimulation whereas the other did not. But there was evidences showing that stimulation particularly reduced consumption of carbohydrates like cookies, cakes, etc., which is important since these kinds of foods often lead to obesity.
However, it is not very clear how DLPFC actually works to reduce food cravings; evidence suggests possible effects on the ‘reward centre’ of the brain and or increased cognitive control over cravings.
Researcher A. Hall from the University of Waterloo state “One reason it’s so difficult to lose weight by dieting is that the person has to overcome the natural preferences for these types of appetite foods. It is not entirely clear how DLPFC works to reduce food cravings, but evidence suggests possible effects on the reward centre of the brain and enhanced cognitive control over
Studies reveal food cravings for high calorie food and consumption can be reduced by non- invasive stimulation of a particular brain area.
According to researchers of the University of Waterloo in Canada, a specific part of the brain could help reduce snacking. Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC), a brain area that plays an important role in the conscious regulation of food cravings and consumption of high calorie food items.
Analyses of 11 studies were done to study the effects of DLPFC stimulation on food cravings and …show more content…
The analysis of the combined data, observed no significant effect of brain stimulation.
Another two studies assessed the effects of repeated sessions of DLPFC stimulation. One study, noted a considerable reduction in total amount of food intake after daily stimulation whereas the other did not. But there was evidences showing that stimulation particularly reduced consumption of carbohydrates like cookies, cakes, etc., which is important since these kinds of foods often lead to obesity.
However, it is not very clear how DLPFC actually works to reduce food cravings; evidence suggests possible effects on the ‘reward centre’ of the brain and or increased cognitive control over cravings.
Researcher A. Hall from the University of Waterloo state “One reason it’s so difficult to lose weight by dieting is that the person has to overcome the natural preferences for these types of appetite foods. It is not entirely clear how DLPFC works to reduce food cravings, but evidence suggests possible effects on the reward centre of the brain and enhanced cognitive control over