The diverse collection of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, collectively
called the gut microbiota, profoundly influences many aspects of host physiology, including …

The gut harbors an enormous diversity of microbes that are essential for the maintenance of
homeostasis in health and disease. A growing body of evidence supports the role of this …

The life of all animals is dominated by alternating feelings of hunger and satiety—the main
involuntary motivations for feeding-related behaviour. Gut bacteria depend fully on their host …

Traditionally recognized as mental illnesses, eating disorders are increasingly appreciated
to be biologically-driven. There is a growing body of literature that implicates a role of the gut …

Aims Accumulating evidence for the influence of the gut microbiota on the bidirectional
communication along the gut-brain axis suggests a role of the gut microbiota in eating …

Abstract Purpose of Review We reviewed and evaluated recently published scientific studies
that explored the role of the intestinal microbiota in eating disorders. Recent Findings …

Although not formally recognized by the DSM-5, food addiction (FA) has been well
described in the scientific literature. FA has emerged as a clinical entity that is recognized …

Weanling pigs, with an underdeveloped intestine and immature immune system, are usually
subjected to depressed feed intake, growth retardation, and postweaning diarrhea. The aim …

Background Physical and mental health is dependent on the environment, and feeding is a
prime example of this environmental exchange. While the hypothalamus controls both …

Part of circulating ghrelin is bound to immunoglobulins (Ig) protecting it from degradation
and preserving its functional activity. This review summarizes the data on ghrelin-and …