Several lines of evidence suggest that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in weight regulation and eating behavior, and poorly balanced diets lead to a decrease in blood BDNF levels. However, studies regarding BDNF blood levels in eating disorders (ED) have yielded inconsistent results. We measured serum concentrations of BDNF and assessed behavior and cognition related to eating in ED patients and control subjects.
Department of Neuropsychiatry, Sapporo Medical University, School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 0608543 Japan. saitos@sapmed.ac.jp
