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Scientists are discovering that fast foods can trigger hormonal changes in the body that make them hard to resist. Fatty foods may activate the brain's dopamine system--similar to the effects of an addictive drug. Over time, as the body weight increases, people become resistant to the effects of the hormone leptin, which is linked to weight and appetite. (FYI FYI - For Your Information
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Publication:Vibrant Life
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Date:Nov 1, 2006
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