Tag: Brain pathways

For decades, smoking has been linked to appetite suppression and lower body weight, with nicotine identified as the major contributing factor. This has led to the misconception that nicotine is a weight-loss tool, but the reality is far more complex and dangerous. This article reveals why nicotine is an appetite suppressant, not a stimulant, and clarifies the biological reasons behind post-cessation weight gain.

According to recent research published in *Nature Metabolism*, a newly identified brain circuit in mice triggers a feeling of fullness from food smells before the food is even consumed. This discovery sheds new light on the powerful biological and psychological factors that influence why you get full off the smell of food.