Abstract

Introduction: eating disorders are serious illnesses with genetic and neurobiological bases where the main organs affected are the gastrointestinal tract and the neurologic system making important the role of the microbiome. Objectives: summarize the results of the latest microbiome research that could be future tools in the management of eating disorders. Materials and methods: umbrella review of pubmed publications in humans of the last 10 years regarding microbiome and eating disorders. Results: since the discovery of the microbiome and the function on the cerebral-intestinal axis, through pathways such as vagal nerve, neurotransmitters and immune system, related to symptoms presented on anorexic patients. Conclusions: psychobiotics, live organisms that when ingested in adequate amounts produce health benefits in patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses are the new topic of future research in eating disorders.

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