June 2019 PMID 31001792

Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior.

André Kleinridders, Emmanuel N Pothos

Mentions

13
Peak: 5 in Apr 2019
across 2 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

230,958
potential audience

Total likes

123

Video views

2,519

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter11 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a keen interest and thoughtful engagement with the research, exemplified by mentions of how brain insulin resistance leads to behaviors like hyperphagia and anxiety, as well as the potential for interventions. Words like 'causes' and 'compromises' highlight a focus on the research's implications and mechanisms, contributing to a sense of its meaningful impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of brain insulin signaling and its effects on behavior and health, with some explicitly supporting the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate a high level of curiosity, especially around topics like neuroinflammation, dopamine, and obesity, indicating strong engagement with the subject matter.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific concepts like hyperphagia, anxiety, and neural systems, showing they are analyzing and connecting ideas rather than just passively mentioning the topics.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition of the potential importance of the research, with some posts suggesting it could inform treatments for obesity and mental health issues, emphasizing its significance.

Abstract in brief

  • This text discusses how insulin signaling in the brain affects dopamine function, influencing food intake, reward, and emotional behavior, and how these interactions relate to obesity and mental health.
  • Brain insulin resistance can lead to increased eating, anxiety, depression, and impair dopamine systems, making obesity and treatment adherence more challenging.
  • Strategies like insulin receptor sensitization and dopamine receptor activation may help reduce obesity and improve mental health by restoring proper brain insulin and dopamine function.]

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Meat Head
@markeatsmeat · X

Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emotional behavior: https://t.co/hd808PhyaN https://t.co/9KVWljgweK Brain structure and obesity: https://t.co/7se1wlqYtj https://t.co/rN4njyJJ73

Sep 25, 2023 · 29 likes · 6 shares · 46,161 followers View post →
Scott Anderson
@Psychobiotic · X

Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior. "Brain insulin resistance causes hyperphagia, anxiety, and depressive-like behavior and compromises the dopaminergic system." https://t.co/S3IRrDYZz9

Apr 26, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 18,538 followers View post →
Maite Garolera
@maitegarolera · X

Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior.https://t.co/eWctfsMIxM

Apr 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 819 followers View post →
Neil Floch MD
@NeilFlochMD · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Oct 4, 2023 · 6 shares · 130,211 followers View post →
Dr Celestino Gutiérrez González MD
@CelestinoGutirr · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Oct 4, 2023 · 6 shares · 11,327 followers View post →
Ltwo
@PatriotLadytwo · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Sep 25, 2023 · 6 shares · 10,566 followers View post →

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Dr Celestino Gutiérrez González MD
@CelestinoGutirr · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Oct 4, 2023 · 6 shares · 11,327 followers View post →
Neil Floch MD
@NeilFlochMD · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Oct 4, 2023 · 6 shares · 130,211 followers View post →
El hombre que ríe (The Man Who Laughs)
@ElHombreRie · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Sep 26, 2023 · 6 shares · 723 followers View post →
Dr Murphy WeightLoss
@TakeWeightOffMD · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Sep 25, 2023 · 6 shares · 6,907 followers View post →
Ltwo
@PatriotLadytwo · X

RT @markeatsmeat: Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emot…

Sep 25, 2023 · 6 shares · 10,566 followers View post →
Meat Head
@markeatsmeat · X

Inflammation & neuroinflammation: https://t.co/5WrdkqCGaY https://t.co/9AdSutblJE Hormones, neurotransmitters, and emotional behavior: https://t.co/hd808PhyaN https://t.co/9KVWljgweK Brain structure and obesity: https://t.co/7se1wlqYtj https://t.co/rN4njyJJ73

Sep 25, 2023 · 29 likes · 6 shares · 46,161 followers View post →
naomi regan
@aquarius1768 · X

RT @Psychobiotic: Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior. "Brain insulin resi…

Apr 27, 2019 · 3 shares · 94 followers View post →
Doctor_David
@Doctor_David · X

RT @Psychobiotic: Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior. "Brain insulin resi…

Apr 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
Steven M. Weil
@smweilhermes · X

RT @Psychobiotic: Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior. "Brain insulin resi…

Apr 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 302 followers View post →
Scott Anderson
@Psychobiotic · X

Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior. "Brain insulin resistance causes hyperphagia, anxiety, and depressive-like behavior and compromises the dopaminergic system." https://t.co/S3IRrDYZz9

Apr 26, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 18,538 followers View post →
Maite Garolera
@maitegarolera · X

Impact of Brain Insulin Signaling on Dopamine Function, Food Intake, Reward, and Emotional Behavior.https://t.co/eWctfsMIxM

Apr 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 819 followers View post →