Unlocking the Link Between Gut Microbiota and Psychopathological Insights in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review

Changes in microbiota were related to anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as altered eating behaviours by modulating inflammation and insulin pathways through short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), that also lead to neurotransmitter imbalances. Further studies are required to replicate these finding and to explore whether similar patterns are observed in other EDs.