U.S. scientists have found cells that regulate cravings for salty foods

Scientists from the University of Iowa(USA) have found that craving for sodium consumption is regulated by a special population of HSD2 neurons. This is evidenced on December 24 by a publication in the journal JCI Insight.

It is noted that the study focused on the hormone aldosterone, which regulates the level of sodium in the body. With its deficiency in the brainstem activates a group of HSD2 cells that regulate the desire to eat salty food.

During the experiment, scientists confirmed that sodium deficiency promotes the production of aldosterone, thereby increasing the level of need for salt. Scientists note that these neurons may be the only circuit that is responsible for appetite for sodium-rich foods.

This discovery may help in the development of new methods of treatment of diseases that are associated with a violation of the level of sodium in the body, specifies "Gazeta.Ru".

Earlier, on May 23, junior researcher of the department of fundamental and applied aspects of obesity NMIC of therapy and preventive medicine of the Ministry of Health of Russia Olga Kim listed the most salty products. According to her, high salt content is present in smoked, cured and processed meat - ham, corned beef, bacon, sausages and sausages.

She also included canned fish, bouillon pellets and cubes, salty snacks (crackers, chips, breadcrumbs, etc.), canned soups and vegetables, ready-made salad dressings and sauces, ready-made prepackaged products, as well as processed cheese and cheese pastes.