Relationship of Genetic Polymorphisms and Microbial Composition with Binge Eating Disorder: A Systematic Review
Montserrat Monserrat Hernández,
Diana Jiménez-Rodríguez
Abstract:Humans are the result of an evolutionary process, and because of this, many biological processes are interconnected with each other. The intestine–brain axis consists of an intricately connected neuronal–neuroendocrine circuit that regulates the sensation of hunger and satiety. Genetic variations and the consumption of unnatural diets (ultra-processed foods, high contents of sugars, etc.) can override this circuit and cause addiction to certain foods and/or the inability to feel satiety in certain situations. … Show more
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