Brain Stimulation.. A New Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder and Weight Loss

A new study has shown that binge eating disorder can potentially be treated through brain stimulation therapy, offering an effective alternative to traditional treatments.

According to a report published by the Daily Mail, individuals who underwent this type of treatment experienced a significant reduction in binge eating episodes, with the average number dropping from around 20 episodes per month to just six over a six-week period. Additionally, participants reported losing up to 4 kilograms, suggesting that brain stimulation may help control food cravings and support weight loss.

The technique used, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), involves applying a low and safe electrical current to specific areas of the brain to alter behavioral patterns linked to loss of control over eating.

The procedure uses two or more electrodes placed on the scalp to deliver the current, which flows through brain tissue and helps to regulate neural activity associated with eating behavior.

Dr. Michaela Flynn, a researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and a co-author of the study, emphasized that traditional treatments aren’t effective for everyone. This opens the door for this method as a promising new solution. She explained that their research is the first to explore this type of home-based therapy, offering new hope to those struggling with binge eating disorder.