Missed signals: How PET imaging may fail to capture the addictive potential of ultra-processed foods.
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Abstract
Avena et al. argue that methodological limitations in PET imaging and study design led to underestimating the addictive potential of ultra-processed foods, which-like nicotine or alcohol-may trigger dopamine responses not easily detected by PET scans.
Medical subject headings
- Positron-Emission Tomography
- Fast Foods
- Food Addiction