Area postrema

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A brainstem area near the chemoreceptor trigger zone that has little to no blood-brain barrier, allowing it to sense chemicals in the bloodstream and trigger reflexes like vomiting.

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The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity | Dr. Zachary Knight

The Science of Hunger & Medications to Combat Obesity | Dr. Zachary Knight

Andrew Huberman

A brainstem region, a circumventricular organ where the blood-brain barrier is weakened, that receives vagal input and is thought to be involved in the nausea side effect of GLP-1 drugs.

Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection | Huberman Lab Essentials

Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection | Huberman Lab Essentials

Andrew Huberman

A brainstem area near the chemoreceptor trigger zone that has little to no blood-brain barrier, allowing it to sense chemicals in the bloodstream and trigger reflexes like vomiting.