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[–] BugleFingers@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Wait, FR? I have an...enthusiasm for chocolate milk. I drink far too much and it basically replaces meals. I actually had to stop buying milk because once I do, I can go through that gallon in a day. If I can get myself to stop, I'm good. But if it's an option it takes priority over all others for consumables in the household

[–] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Yes, being serious. You... may want to google "dopamine induced addiction".

And perhaps read this https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8638539/

But to quote https://diamondrehabthailand.com/what-is-dopamine-addiction/#4_Food-related_disorders

Certain foods, particularly those high in sugar, fat, and salt, trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward centers, leading to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. This dopamine-induced pleasure drives individuals to compulsively overeat, perpetuating the cycle of food addiction.

[–] BugleFingers@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is interesting because I do not over eat, and I do not like most sweets. It becomes overbearing rapidly. Chocolate milk though must hit that balance for me perfectly. It also would explain why it's such a comfort food for me.

I'll make sure to read up on those, thank you for the source(s)!

[–] HelluvaKick@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I think I have this with milkshakes fuck