Tag: Pomc neurons

According to research by food scientists, people offered a variety of foods can consume up to 60% more calories, illustrating a key principle behind the phenomenon of craving sweets even after a large meal. This complex interplay of biology and psychology explains why there's always room for dessert.

POMC neurons, when activated, trigger a powerful signal of satiety that inhibits appetite and reduces food intake. These critical neurons are primarily situated within two key areas of the central nervous system: the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus and the nucleus of the solitary tract in the brainstem. Their strategic placement allows them to receive and process both hormonal and neural signals related to the body's energy status.