Biological correlates of binge eating

Article Abstract:

The association between eating disorders and several biological perturbations is an established fact but questions on cause and effect remain unanswered. Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa exhibit neuroendocrine and metabolic abnormalities but they are not seen in binge eating disorder. Neither starvation nor compensatory behaviors are noted in binge eating disorder. These biologic differences suggest that the biological correlates of binge eating are due to metabolic derangement secondary to starvation and/or purging.

Physiological aspects

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Pharmacotherapy of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder

Article Abstract:

Studies have shown that antidepressant medication is useful in treating bulimia nervosa. There is also a link between the use of antidepressant medication and a decrease in binge frequency in obese individuals with binge eating disorder. However, it does not lead to weight loss. Further research is suggested on predictive factors, long-term response and pharmacotherapy. One promising area that needs research is the use of appetite suppressant medications in the treatment of eating disorders.

Research, Drug therapy, Antidepressants

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Binge eating in ethnic minority groups

Article Abstract:

It was generally believed that eating disorders are uncommon among ethnic minority groups. However, some studies have shown that bulimia nervosa is quite common in some minorities. Other data have indicated that binge eating disorder is not that rare in some ethnic populations. These findings undermine the notion that minorities are not susceptible to eating disorders, thereby, supporting the need for further research on the subject.

Demographic aspects, Minorities

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