Can Your Brain Eat Itself From Lack of Food?
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In a 2011 study on mice, scientists discovered that neurons in the hypothalamus began a self-cannibalization process called autophagy during food deprivation. While the sensationalized idea of your brain eating itself from lack of food is a myth, this cellular recycling mechanism is very real and has a profound impact on brain function during starvation. This article explores the truth behind this fascinating biological process and its effects.
