ConceptNucleus Accumbens
Nucleus Accumbens
A core brain region of the reward circuit. Working in concert with the dopamine system, it participates in reward, motivation and addictive behavior, and can produce reinforced responses to high-sugar, high-fat food stimuli.
Timeline (last 90 days)
Oct 14
Frequent intake of high-sugar, high-fat foods strengthens the reward circuit's (mainly involving the nucleus accumbens and the dopamine system) response to such stimuli, while consistently choosing healthy foods gradually builds new reward expectations associated with healthy foods.
Unverified50%