We’ve all tried at some point to
lose weight and one of the many ways in which we do this is by cutting down our
portion size. Science tells us that a routine of eating large portions
stretches our stomach, causing us to require larger portions more regularly in
order to satisfy our hunger. In addition, we’re aware that signalling cells,
neurons, line our stomach and relay information about hunger and fullness to
the brain. Previously it was believed that detection of how stretched our
stomach is, is the most important factor in determining fullness, however research
is now revealing that the neuronal network in the stomach has a larger part to
play than we initially thought.
Michael Mosley from the BBC visited
the London Science Museum to swallow a camera that would take photos of his
digestive tract, whilst it was digesting. He presents a TV programme to be
aired tomorrow at 21:00 BST on BBC4 titled Guts: The Strange and Mysterious
World of the Human Stomach where he explores the complexity of our second
brain – the stomach, an organ which we are only realising can control not just
our hunger but also our moods and emotions. Check out the TV programme and if
you miss it we always have BBC iPlayer! Also check out his article on BBC News website -
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