J Clin Endocrinol Metab March 2012 PMID 22259064

Acute sleep deprivation enhances the brain's response to hedonic food stimuli: an fMRI study.

Christian Benedict, Samantha J Brooks, Owen G O'Daly, Markus S Almèn, Arvid Morell, Karin Åberg, Malin Gingnell, Bernd Schultes, Manfred Hallschmid, Jan-Erik Broman, Elna-Marie Larsson, Helgi B Schiöth

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The discussions collectively highlight the connection between lack of sleep and increased brain activity related to the pleasure of food, exemplified by mentions of the anterior cingulate cortex and FMRI signals. The tone and choice of words, such as 'desregulación' and 'aumenta la recompensa,' emphasize the neurological and behavioral implications, reflecting a generally supportive and scientifically engaged perspective.

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Most discussions align with the article's findings that sleep deprivation enhances brain responses to hedonic food stimuli.

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Posts show strong interest, referencing brain activation and reward systems related to food and sleep deprivation.

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Certain discussions mention neuroimaging results and implications, indicating moderate depth of engagement.

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The conversations suggest awareness of the potential public health impact of sleep deprivation on eating behaviors, but overall influence seems moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Acute sleep deprivation increases brain activity in the anterior cingulate cortex when viewing food images, regardless of calorie content, suggesting heightened hedonic response.
  • Sleep deprivation leads to higher reported hunger and increased desire to eat, without affecting fasting blood glucose levels, indicating a change in brain motivation rather than metabolic regulation.
  • These findings imply that lack of sleep may contribute to overeating and obesity by amplifying the brain's response to pleasurable food stimuli, independent of energy needs.

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ACERO
@ACERO_org · X

How does the brain respond to food images after #sleep & sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation is associated with increased activation in the right anterior cingulate cortex compared with #sleep → enhanced stimulus underlying the drive to consume #food https://t.co/kOXNE21BSl https://t.co/KIQnM2bSJH

Jul 3, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 942 followers View post →
David Macklin
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@AbdTahrani @DrJPChaput Sleep debt increase FMRI signals of wanting. https://t.co/CaigNX1kD3

Feb 7, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,863 followers View post →

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hectordietentrena
@hectorllorenc · X

La privación del sueño, al igual que el alcohol, conduce a la desregulación de la activación del sistema de recompensa en respuesta a la comida. Aumenta la recompensa como el valor hedónico(placer) de los alimentos sabrosos. https://t.co/uiT8fuT3Rc https://t.co/Z7ZqmPSpwo

Jun 17, 2024 · 47 followers View post →
David Macklin
@DavidMacklinMD · X

@AbdTahrani @DrJPChaput Sleep debt increase FMRI signals of wanting. https://t.co/CaigNX1kD3

Feb 7, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,863 followers View post →
ACERO
@ACERO_org · X

How does the brain respond to food images after #sleep & sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation is associated with increased activation in the right anterior cingulate cortex compared with #sleep → enhanced stimulus underlying the drive to consume #food https://t.co/kOXNE21BSl https://t.co/KIQnM2bSJH

Jul 3, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 942 followers View post →