The gut microbiota has the capacity to affect host appetite via intestinal satiety pathways, as
well as complex feeding behaviors. In this Review, we highlight recent evidence that the gut …

Interaction between the gut and the brain is essential for energy homeostasis. In obesity, this
homeostasis is disrupted, leading to a positive energy balance and weight gain. Obesity is a …

The gastrointestinal tract plays a role in the development and treatment of metabolic
diseases. During a meal, the gut provides crucial information to the brain regarding …

Introduction Obesity is a major health problem that is associated with many physiological
and mental disorders, such as diabetes, stroke, and depression. Gut microbiota has been …

Recent research has provided strong evidence for the role of the commensal gut microbiota
in brain function and behaviour. Many potential pathways are involved in this bidirectional …

Obesity currently represents a major societal and health challenge worldwide. Its prevalence
has reached epidemic proportions and trends continue to rise, reflecting the need for more …

There is a growing recognition that both the gut microbiome and the immune system are
involved in a number of psychiatric illnesses, including eating disorders. This should come …

Highlights•Dietary nutrients are important modulators of brain function and behavior.•The
microbiome shapes brain function by altering the nutrient content of the diet and producing …

Interactions between the gut microbiome and the brain are of increasing interest to both
researchers and clinicians. Evidence is mounting on the causal role of an altered gut …

Objective A growing body of preclinical and clinical literature suggests that brain-gut-
microbiota interactions play an important role in human health and disease, including …