Scientists have come to the conclusion that overeating sweets due to constant craving for them may be due to a violation of the intestinal microflora, the journal Current Biology reported.
Researchers at the University of California have found that uncontrolled sugar cravings occur when levels of S24-7 bacteria in the gut decrease. Scientists were convinced of this by experimenting with mice.
The scientists used animals with disturbed gut microbiota after taking antibiotics, comparing their feeding behavior with the behavior of animals that had normal, intact microflora. It turned out that when mice were given the opportunity to eat sugar, rodents with problematic intestines absorbed 50% more sugar. What is characteristic: later, when the microbial composition of the intestines of the animals was restored, they ceased to demonstrate uncontrolled cravings for sweet tastes. Gut microbiome and sugar abuse are also relevant in humans.
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“Gut bacteria influence the occurrence of eating disorders – overeating and anorexia nervosa. In people with them, the intestinal microbiota is different from people who have not been diagnosed with these conditions,” Current Biology experts quoted. =”warning_txt”>Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.