Are Eating Disorders Genetic? Here's the Data

Are eating disorders genetic? Here's the data

Charlie Health reports that eating disorders are significantly influenced by genetics, with family history increasing risk dramatically.

Gut microbiota play pivotal role in disordered eating tied to repeated dieting, researchers find

For the first time, the gut microbiota has been shown to play a pivotal role in the risk of disordered eating behavior stemming from yo-yo dieting. Researchers conducted a preclinical study showing that repeated dieting leads to binge-eating behavior, which can be passed on directly by the microbiota. The results are published in Advanced Science.

The gut holds the secret to lasting weight loss, study finds

Alternating between a standard calorie-restricted diet plan and one high in fat and sugar, which can result in regaining lost weight and then some, is not just down to psychology and behavior. This kind of weight-loss sabotage – or yo-yo dieting – has a surprising biological driver: The gut.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Obesity, Diet, Weight Loss, Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, Brain