In this study, we use positron emission tomography (PET) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study brain mechanisms that contribute to physical exercise-induced reward. We examine whether acute physical exercise releases endogenous opioids in the brain, and whether it modulates brain responses to viewing appetizing foods. Unraveling these mechanism are instrumental from a public health perspective, given the undisputed positive health effects of physical exercise.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
Turku PET Centre
Turku, Finland
Binding of [11C]carfentanil in brain confirmed by positron emission tomography
Change in binding of \[11C\]carfentanil in baseline and 20 min after physical exercise completion
Time frame: Baseline and 20 min after physical exercise completion
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