FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2025·4 min readOpioid Dysregulation in the Brain Tied to Eating DisordersElevated opioid neurotransmission in the brain may underlie appetite loss and emotional symptoms in anorexia nervosa. Compared to healthy controls, patients with anorexia had increased opioidergic tone, which regulates appetite, pleasure, and mood.Read More
