The drugs were found to engage a separate circuit linking the hindbrain to the central amygdala (emotions processing centre) and ultimately to dopamine-producing neurons — the pathway is critical to how the brain assigns value to rewarding experiences, including high-calorie foods, the researchers said.
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Newer weight loss drugs may alter brain’s reward circuit, impact how one experiences pleasure: Study
May 7, 2026The drugs were found to engage a separate circuit linking the hindbrain to the central amygdala (emotions processing centre) and ultimately to dopamine-producing neurons — the pathway is critical to how the brain assigns value to rewarding experiences, including high-calorie foods, the researchers said.