• Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.world
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      Casein, a protein found in mammals milk. When it’s broken down in the body it turns into casomorphins, which are capable of passing into your brain and attaching to your morphine receptors. For babies this is a good thing because it can help stimulate a desire to consume milk, but in adults it’s totally unnecessary and creates a desire to consume not out of hunger.

      The best comparison would be caffeine additives in drinks, or tiny amounts of cocaine in the original Coca-cola recipe.