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Obesity, Dopamine, and Reward Biology
Why obesity is not simply a dopamine deficiency, what reward biology suggests, and how simple neurochemical stories mislead.
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By Devin Teichrow. Published April 8, 2025.
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Why obesity is not simply a dopamine deficiency, what reward biology suggests, and how simple neurochemical stories mislead.
Is Obesity Really a Dopamine Deficiency Disorder?
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