How does the brain regulate appetite and energy intake? Using examples of eating disorders, the authors of this article explain how the gut experiences stimuli related to food intake.
A review of recent studies covering the relationship between the gut microbiota and anorexia nervosa
24 Aug 2017by Paul Enck
Gut microbiota dysbiosis has been reported as an environmental factor involved in anorexia nervosa (AN) development. A review published in 2015 has previously reported that there is a dysbiosis or microbial imbalance in the gut microbiota.