A May 2021 study by KAIST Seoul National University said
"All organisms require a balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for their well being,"
"Taking in sufficient calories alone won't do the job, as it can still lead to severe forms of malnutrition including kwashiorkor, if the diet does not include enough proteins,"
The team studied the neuropeptide CNMamide (CNMa)
"Our study showed that enterocytes have a more complex role than we previously thought,”
"We chose to investigate a simple organism, the fly, which would make it easier for us to identify and characterize key nutrient sensors. Because all organisms have cravings for needed nutrients, the nutrient sensors and their pathways we identified in flies would also be relevant to those in mammals. We believe that this research will greatly advance our understanding of the causes of metabolic disease and eating-related disorders,"