This is interesting. Yes, the amygdala being the center of emotions will 'light up' when we see foods that trigger an emotion in us.I would be more interested in knowing if this is a genetically inherited trait or a conditioned one. My guess would be that its a combination of both, and significant changes in neurofunction can be made with sustained reconditioning and therapy. The frontal lobe (the 'thinking' brain) is supposed to regulate the amygdala, and I wonder if they found decreased frontal inhibition in people who binge-eat, and is that is modifiable. |