Posted Dec 26, 2009
YO-YO dieting may produce withdrawal symptoms similar to those suffered by alcoholics and drug addicts, a study suggests.
Many people go on a diet only to find themselves locked into a cycle of caloriecutting and bingeeating.
The new research on rats suggests they may be experiencing effects in the brain seen in relapsing drug users.
One group of rats was given standard food and sugary chocolateflavoured rations at five and two day intervals. A second group only received standard food.
Diet-cycled rats began to turn their noses up at their “standard” food while pouncing on the sugary treats.
Date: Nov 11, 2009