Research
Neural
A high glycemic index (GI) meal elicits increased hunger and late postprandial activation of brain areas linked to food cravings.
Practitioners should be aware that high GI meals can increase hunger and cravings, potentially leading to overeating.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
As expected, a high GI meal elicits increased hunger and late postprandial activation of brain areas linked to food cravings.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
1773-P: Postprandial Hyperglycemia after a High–Glycemic Index Meal Activates Brain Areas Associated with Food Cravings and Overeating in T1D
Belinda Lennerz et al. · Diabetes · 2020
other · n=15
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