02/03/2026
High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet in Early Life May Cause Lasting Changes in the Brain
New research suggests that consuming a diet high in fat and sugar during adolescence and young adulthood could result in lasting changes in the brain that affect eating behaviour later in life.
To investigate this, scientists fed young adult rats a diet rich in high-fat and high-sugar foods for several weeks. They then switched the animals back to a standard diet and monitored their behaviour and brain function over time. The researchers focused on reward-related brain circuits, which help regulate how the brain responds to pleasurable experiences — including the enjoyment of food.
https://www.medigoo.com/uncategorized/high-fat-high-sugar-diet-in-early-life-may-cause-lasting-changes-in-the-brain/