Anorectic - Wikipedia An anorectic is a drug that reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss [1] These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat
List of Anorexiants - Drugs. com Anorexiants are drugs that act on the brain to suppress appetite They have a stimulant effect on the hypothalamic and limbic regions, which control satiety Anorexiants are used as therapy for obesity
Anorexia nervosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic With proven treatment, people with anorexia can return to a healthy weight, develop more-balanced eating habits, and reverse some of anorexia's serious medical and mental health complications The physical and behavioral symptoms of anorexia nervosa relate to how starvation affects the brain
Anorexia Nervosa - Johns Hopkins Medicine With anorexia, you may use abnormal eating habits to cope with stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem Limiting food may give you a sense of control over your life Anorexia can affect people of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, body weights, and genders This problem affects more women than men It often starts during the teen years