Fecal Microbiota Transplantation as a Potential Treatment Affecting the Gut-Brain Connection in Anorexia Nervosa

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is being evaluated as a potential treatment strategy for anorexia nervosa (AN).

• Anorexia nervosa is associated with self-starvation, body-image issues, and severe medical complications.
• Current treatments for anorexia nervosa show variable effectiveness, and relapse rates are high.
• The microbiota-gut-brain axis may contribute to the persistence of anorexia nervosa.
• Fecal microbiota transplantation is being explored as a microbiota-directed intervention for this disorder.

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