J Eat Disord January 2022 PMID 35090565

A literature review of dopamine in binge eating.

Yang Yu, Renee Miller, Susan W Groth

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The collection of discussions demonstrates a general interest in the biological and psychological complexity of binge eating, with examples like mentions of genetic factors, brain chemistry, and stress responses, using words like 'discrepancy,' ' addicted,' and hashtags that highlight mental health awareness—these reflect an engaged and intrigued tone, balancing scientific curiosity with personal and societal implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of dopamine's role in binge eating, even if some comments point out specific factors like stress sensitivity or genetic differences.

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The topic appears compelling to participants, with mentions emphasizing mental health awareness and the neurological underpinnings of binge eating, indicating curiosity.

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Posts include comments about biological factors and research implications, showing moderate to deep engagement, though some comments are more casual or surface-level.

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Mentions of mental health awareness campaigns and references to the scientific review suggest the discussions may influence perceptions, but do not seem to directly alter clinical practices yet.

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  • Binge eating, a key symptom of disorders like BED and bulimia nervosa, is linked to changes in dopamine, a brain chemical that affects craving, decision-making, and impulsivity, all of which influence binge eating behaviors.
  • Research from 2010 onward, including neuroimaging, genetic, and pharmacological studies, shows mixed results, with some indicating increased dopamine activity (hyperdopaminergic) and others showing decreased activity (hypodopaminergic) in individuals who binge eat.
  • These conflicting findings may be due to differences in study methods, participant characteristics, and how dopamine-related factors are measured, suggesting that dopamine regulation may vary across different stages or types of binge eating.

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https://t.co/o5Bv2m12Fx I can tell you were the discrepancy probably lies in this research. COMT met/met tends to be more "neurotic," and they will rate themselves as "binge eating" when they are intensely focused on their intake. They tend to also be stress starvers. The COMT

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Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)
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https://t.co/o5Bv2m12Fx I can tell you were the discrepancy probably lies in this research. COMT met/met tends to be more "neurotic," and they will rate themselves as "binge eating" when they are intensely focused on their intake. They tend to also be stress starvers. The COMT

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@Dark_Mark_66 @nicuveo https://t.co/1u0cET9nX1 Unless their just straight up addicted to lots of unhealthy food, in which case its also cause of ur brain https://t.co/MfSwBcEpR1 and the thing is, even if we didn't have enough data to completly link one of these conditions to biological factors yet,

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