Fatty meal sparks brain inflammation in healthy men, study finds

NCT ID NCT07557628

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how eating a fatty meal affects immune cells in the brain's hypothalamus, which controls appetite and metabolism. Researchers will scan the brains of 20 healthy men after a balanced meal and a high-fat meal to see differences. The goal is to better understand how food triggers brain inflammation, which may help manage obesity in the future.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France

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