Heatwaves can significantly impact our appetite and eating habits. Here's how they affect our appetite and some tips to help build it back. New Delhi: The fierce heatwave continues to create an impact on lives of people staying in the northern regions of India.
The temperature in Delhi on Monday was recorded at 44 degrees Celsius, while as per the latest report of the India Meteorological Department heatwave conditions have been forecasted in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Amid this worse weather conditions, hospitalisation have rapidly risen in many states. Moreover, the Health Ministry confirmed over 50 deaths due to heatstroke incidence in India this summer.
Heatwaves can significantly impact our appetite and eating habits. Here’s how they affect our appetite and some tips to help build it back. How Heatwaves Affect Appetite Dr Sarathchandra Gorantla , Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad shared with News9, “ During extreme heat, our bodies work harder to regulate internal temperature.
This process is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain, which also regulates hunger and satiety signals. When the hypothalamus is focused on temperature regulation, it suppresses appetite signals, leading to a decreased desire to eat.” “Additionally, the body tries to minimise heat production from digestion, further reducing appetite.
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