anorectic
Sign in to saveAlso known as appetite depressant, Anorexic Drugs, Appetite Suppressants, Anorectic Agents, Anorexigenic Drugs, Appetite-Depressing Drugs, Appetite-Suppressant Drugs, Anorectics
An anorectic is a drug that reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat. The understanding of anorexiant effects is crucial in the development of interventions for weight management, eating disorders, and related health concerns. The anorexiant effect can be induced through diverse mechanisms, ranging from hormonal regulation to neural signaling. Ghrelin, leptin, and peptide YY are among the hormones involved i
Research
14,552 papers- Anorectic drugs: use in general practice.Drugs · 1976
- Anorectic drugs and pulmonary hypertension from the bedside to the bench.The American journal of the medical sciences · 2001
- Overview of adrenergic anorectic agents.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1992
- Anorectic effect of COR659 in a rat model of overeating.Behavioural pharmacology · 2023
- Physiopathology and Treatment of Obesity and Overweight: A Proposal for a New Anorectic.Journal of obesity · 2024
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An anorectic is a drug that reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat. The understanding of anorexiant effects is crucial in the development of interventions for weight management, eating disorders, and related health concerns. The anorexiant effect can be induced through diverse mechanisms, ranging from hormonal regulation to neural signaling. Ghrelin, leptin, and peptide YY are among the hormones involved in appetite control. Additionally, neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine in the central nervous system contribute significantly to the regulation of food intake.
By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as orexigenic.