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Curr Psychiatry Rep December 2015 PMID 26478196

Genetic Similarities between Compulsive Overeating and Addiction Phenotypes: A Case for "Food Addiction"?

Nina Carlier, Victoria S Marshe, Jana Cmorejova, Caroline Davis, Daniel J Müller

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This discussion reflects a generally positive reception, with the poster affirming the article's key point about *similarities with addiction*. The tone is straightforward and supporting, indicating that they find the research noteworthy but not exploring its broader implications or controversial aspects in depth.

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  • The text discusses how overeating exists on a spectrum, from casual eating to compulsive, pathological eating behaviors, which may be driven by addiction-like mechanisms.
  • It highlights genetic similarities between substance addiction and compulsive overeating, particularly in individuals with binge eating disorder, supported by neuroimaging studies and clinical criteria.
  • The similarities suggest that food addiction could be recognized as a legitimate diagnosable disorder, emphasizing the need to understand its biological and psychological roots.
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James| Please Make Sensible Choices|#CovidIsntOver
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@NaidCDunn I'm happy to go there Similarities have been found with addiction https://t.co/knHrT24OQm

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James| Please Make Sensible Choices|#CovidIsntOver
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@NaidCDunn I'm happy to go there Similarities have been found with addiction https://t.co/knHrT24OQm

Oct 4, 2023 · 653 followers View post →