As reported by Eurekalert [1] from the Feb. 19 2006 issue of Nature Neuroscience, one may learn better on an empty stomach. This is because in that state the stomach produces more ghrelin which then enters the hippocampus and may contribute to learning and memory. This makes sense if one thinks about it from an evolutionary standpoint. If you are hungry you had better pay attention to what you are doing so you can remember how you solved that "problem" so you can do it again in the future. Doesn't make as much sense to remember activities when you are sitting around with a full stomach doing relatively "nothing" from a survival enhancement perspective.
<br><br>Robert<br><br>1. <a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-02/yu-lam022206.php">http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-02/yu-lam022206.php</a><br>