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Study Links Anorexia to Opioid Activity in Brain

1/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Finland's Turku PET Centre uncovers a troubling link between anorexia nervosa and heightened opioid neurotransmission in the brain, impacting both appetite and mood. Remarkably, even in the face of severe malnutrition, brain glucose levels stay steady. This research sheds light on the intricate relationship between opioid activity, anxiety, and depression, paving the way for innovative treatment possibilities.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from Finland's Turku PET Centre uncovers a troubling link between anorexia nervosa and heightened opioid neurotransmission in the brain, impacting both appetite and mood. Remarkably, even in the face of severe malnutrition, brain glucose levels stay steady. This research sheds light on the intricate relationship between opioid activity, anxiety, and depression, paving the way for innovative treatment possibilities.