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Why Snacking Might Not Be Good for Brain Health

Why Snacking Might Not Be Good for Brain Health

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We were told for years that eating six small meals a day would help our metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite; and that it would keep our brains alert and focused. What if snacking isn't actually the best option though? This episode discusses the negative effects of snacking on the gut-brain axis.


Literature:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4237995/Continuous access to snacks from weaning onwards in female rats causes weight gain, insulin insensitivity, and sustained leptin resistance in adulthood - PubMedPersonality, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome. The Polish Preliminary Studyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22450306/

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