Hunger Hormones Affect Decision Making
Originally shared by Neuroscience News
Hunger Hormones Affect Decision Making
Never make a decision when you are hungry. The hormone ghrelin - that is released before meals and known to increase appetite - has a negative effect on both decision making and impulse control. Such were the results of a recently conducted study at Sahlgrenska University.
The research is in Neuropsychopharmacology. (full open access)
#neuroscience #hunger #psychology
http://neurosciencenews.com/ghrelin-hunger-impulsivity-4185
Hunger Hormones Affect Decision Making
Never make a decision when you are hungry. The hormone ghrelin - that is released before meals and known to increase appetite - has a negative effect on both decision making and impulse control. Such were the results of a recently conducted study at Sahlgrenska University.
The research is in Neuropsychopharmacology. (full open access)
#neuroscience #hunger #psychology
http://neurosciencenews.com/ghrelin-hunger-impulsivity-4185