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

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Abstract
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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.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists
Volume
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64
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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e2
Date Published
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2020
ISSN Number
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0924-9338
URL
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https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933820001091/type/journal_article
DOI
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10.1192/j.eurpsy.2020.109
Short Title
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Eur Psychiatry
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