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Antibiotics-induced microbiota depletion (AIMD)

Antibiotic-induced microbiota depletion (AIMD) refers to the administration of one or more antibiotics that deplete the microbiota and disrupt the microbial balance, including richness…

Anorexigenic hormones

The term “anorexigenic” is derived from the Greek words ἀν- (an-, “without”) and ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”), meaning “without appetite” and referring to “appetite-suppressing” hormones…

Anorexigenic Gut Peptides

The anorexigenic peptides are derived from the Greek words ἀν- (an-, “without”) and ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”), meaning “without appetite.” They are primarily produced in…

Anhedonia

Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure from usually pleasurable situations, and it is a primary symptom of depression, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders…

Amygdala

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped region deep within the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. It…

Amino Acids

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins, consisting of a central carbon atom bonded to an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group…

Preventable Cancer Burden Associated with Poor Diet in the United States