Anorexia may originate in the body, not just the mind, groundbreaking study says Anorexia may not be a purely psychological illness, according to a new study which suggests for the first time sufferers’ metabolism may play an equally important role.
An international team of researchers found people who develop anorexia are genetically predisposed to have an increased metabolic rate, less body fat and higher physical activity.
It had been assumed that these physical differences were a consequence of people with anorexia starving themselves. The Independent
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An international team of researchers found people who develop anorexia are genetically predisposed to have an increased metabolic rate, less body fat and higher physical activity.
It had been assumed that these physical differences were a consequence of people with anorexia starving themselves. The Independent
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