- Similar to substance abuse, the reward circuitry is activated in the brain in persons predisposed to food addiction upon exposure to food.
- Specifically, the nucleus accumbens has been implicated in the reward sensation.
- These actions have been suggested to be the product of neurotransmitters including DA, Ach, opioids, cannabinoids, and 5-HT.
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Summary: Neurobiology of Food Addiction (12 of 12)