For all those who’ve woken up after a night drinking with regrets about the entire large pizza they devoured, don’t worry: there’s a legitimate explanation behind all that gorging, courtesy of DN News.
Recent studies have shown that drinking activates neurons that release agoti-related protein, a peptide that tricks our brains into signaling that we’re hungry. This peptide also suppresses the release of leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite. After enough booze, a drinker’s body will convince him or her that they desperately need food.
Additionally, alcohol releases endogenous opioids into the body as well, which affect how one processes the taste and texture of food. So if you hate sushi, but find yourself destroying three trays of it during a drunken night out, that’s why. It’s science.
This DNews video about drinking and food has more information on the subject; scroll down to watch it.
—RealClearLife
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