Fats And Sugars Together Deliver A One-Two Punch

But the story doesn’t end there. The team of scientists also found that simultaneously activating both the fat and sugar circuits creates a powerful synergy.

“It’s like a one-two punch to the brain’s reward system,” said the study’s lead author. “Even if the total calories consumed in sugar and fats stays the same, combining fats and sugars leads to significantly more dopamine release and, ultimately, overeating.”