What Does Serotonin Have to Do With Eating Disorders?

May 29, 2022. In this post I discuss the role of serotonin in the development and maintenance of eating disorders.

Key Points:

• Serotonin is involved in many functions, including digestion, mood, anxiety, stress, appetite, and cardiovascular health.

• Serotonin works by muting certain cells, which changes cell conversations.

• People who binge eat could have low serotonin levels, while people who food restrict might have high serotonin levels.

• Understanding serotonin's role in eating disorders can guide drug treatments for these illnesses.

Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-eating-disorders/202205/what-does-serotonin-have-do-eating-disorders