Benefits of gastric bypass surgery linked to changes in sweet taste preference

(Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior) Worldwide, the number of patients struggling with obesity is rapidly increasing in both adults and children. Diet and exercise are the mainstays of treatment for obesity, but have limited effectiveness. While bariatric surgery can produce sustained and significant weight loss for most patients, not all patients experience similar benefits.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news