Appetite Control Through Brain Stimulation: A Groundbreaking Approach to Obesity Treatment? Study Sheds Light
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Metabolic syndrome is a complex of multiple metabolic abnormalities, including obesity, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides, often caused by poor diet and lack of exercise. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in eight people worldwide is overweight, making obesity treatment one of the most prominent markets currently.
The study led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), offers a tantalizing glimpse into a future where controlling our cravings might be as simple as wearing a high-tech headband.
There are various types of obesity treatments including drug injections and pharmaceuticals, but such chemical treatments often come with potential side effects when taken over for a long period. The official name of the electrical stimulation technique is transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS). Through years of research, the team identified the possibility that non-invasive electrical stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with tRNS technology could induce appetite suppression.
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