Scientists have found a reason why some people are constantly hungry

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Studies show that a metabolic difference that lowers blood sugar several hours after a meal makes some people hungrier than others.

Scientists found that “hungry” people typically eat 312 calories a day and wait half an hour less between meals than “full”, which leads to weight gain. This means some people feel hungry all the time and try hard to lose weight.

The study, conducted by universities including King's College London, tracked blood sugar levels, glucose tolerance, sleep, activity and feelings. hunger.

Another study looked at blood sugar peaks about two hours after a meal, but the researchers found that some experienced dips between two and four hours later.

People who ate the same food, had significant differences in blood sugar levels, without any other correlations in the data, although men experienced steeper drops than women.

The scientists concluded that the combination your unique metabolism, food choices, and activity level determine whether you will overeat. Professor Ana Valdez from the University of Nottingham said: “A few hundred extra calories a day equates to a weight gain of several kilograms a year”.