This may be why I feel better after eating a Bruschetta con Pomodoro.

…contain exorphins, proteins that are structurally similar to endorphins, the body’s natural opioids. Exorphins can bind to opioid receptors in the brain; so, the foods may act like mild opiates in their sedative and addictive qualities.
You Are What You Eat: The Gut-Brain Connection
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Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
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Apr 19, 2024
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This may be why I feel better after eating a Bruschetta con Pomodoro.
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