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This food-first approach may also encourage the microbial activity and gut-brain signaling that influence appetite and digestion
However, the results are not conclusive, and some studies have observed no protective effects at all (Smith et al., 2012
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1 The APA emphasizes the importance of mental health professionals to help patients navigate body image changes, identity shifts, stigma, and evolving relationships with food during treatment
Other compounds in this category target different cellular pathways, such as growth hormone stimulation or metabolic enhancement, making direct comparisons challenging