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How Does Your Body Know You’re Full?
When the Digestive System Sends Signals, and the Brain Listens
Have you ever wondered how your body knows when it’s time to stop eating?
The feeling of being “full” doesn’t happen simply because your stomach is full of food. It is the result of a complex and coordinated interaction between the stomach, intestines, nervous system, hormones, and the brain.
Together, these systems continuously communicate to help regulate hunger, appetite, and satiety—allowing your body to recognize when it has received enough nourishment.
