A systematic review on the role of microbiota in the pathogenesis and treatment of eating disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing interest in new factors contributing to the genesis of eating disorders (EDs). Research recently focused on the study of microbiota. Dysbiosis, associated with a specific genetic susceptibility, may contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder, and several putative mechanisms have already been identified. Diet seems to have an impact not only on modification of the gut microbiota, facilitating dysbiosis, but also on its recovery in patients with EDs.

Methods

This systematic review based on the PICO strategy searching into PubMed, EMBASE, PsychINFO, and Cochrane Library examined the literature on the role of altered microbiota in the pathogenesis and treatment of EDs.

Results

Sixteen studi

SUBMITTER: Carbone EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8057489 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature