A potential role for the hippocampus in energy intake and body weight regulation.
Recent research and theory point to the possibility that hippocampal-dependent learning and memory mechanisms translate neurohormonal signals of energy balance into adaptive behavioral outcomes involved with the inhibition of food intake. The present paper summarizes these findings and ideas and considers the hypothesis that excessive caloric intake and obesity may be produced by dietary and other factors that are known to alter hippocampal functioning.
Davidson
Terry L
TL
Department of Psychological Sciences, Ingestive Behavior Research Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. davidson@psych.purdue.edu
Kanoski
Scott E
SE
Schier
Lindsey A
LA
Clegg
Deborah J
DJ
Benoit
Stephen C
SC
D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight / Q000502:physiology*; D002149:Energy Intake / Q000502:physiology*; D006624:Hippocampus / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology