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The Intestinal Microbiota in Acute Anorexia Nervosa and During Renourishment
2 Oct 2015
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The relevance of the microbe-gut-brain axis to psychopathology is of interest in anorexia nervosa (AN), as the intestinal microbiota plays a critical role in metabolic function and weight regulation. METHODS: We characterized the composition and diversity of the intestinal microbiota in AN, using stool samples collected at inpatient admission (T1; n = 16) and discharge (T2; n = 10). At T1, participants...
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