Increased need for sweets during stress is a normal body response to hormonal changes, say researchers.

Scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia have concluded that stress activates certain hormones located in the mouth buds.. These receptors become active when eating sweets.. In a study on mice, scientists determined why people eat sweets when they feel emotionally depressed..

As it turned out, stress increases the secretion of glucocorticoids (GC) - hormones that activate the taste buds of the tongue, which are responsible for determining the sweet, bitter and salty tastes. The highest level of HA is found in the receptors of sweet and salty taste.. In a state of stress in experimental mice, the level of HA was 77% higher than in mice at rest.

Researchers note that taste buds are located not only in the language, but also in the intestine and pancreas.. Scientists suggest that stress affects the activity of taste buds in these areas of the body..

medicinform. net.