A brain structure considered to be the hub of Interoception that lies within the cerebral cortex of the brain.
A brain structure considered to be the hub of Interoception that lies within the cerebral cortex of the brain.
Insulin is a peptide hormone secreted by the β-cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas to maintain normal glucose levels and to regulate many metabolic processes that provide energy to cells (Wilcox, 2005).
Interoception consists of the receiving, processing, and integrating body-relevant signals with external stimuli to affect ongoing motivated behavior (Paulus & Steward, 2014). More simply put, interoception is our perception of our body’s internal state.
The ability to identify, access, understand, and respond appropriately to one’s internal physiological signals.
Intestinal permeability is a functional feature of the intestinal barrier that allows for the exchange of solutes and fluids between the intestinal lumen and mucosa (Lee, 2015). Various factors, including dietary components, physiologic stressors, or strenuous exercise, cause alterations in intestinal permeability. This may result in the loss of intestinal wall integrity, allowing electrolytes, water, and pathogenic bacteria to enter systemic circulation, triggering inflammation and various diseases (Hollander & Kaunitz, 2019; Stewart et al., 2017).
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Nabila Pervaiz The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
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Technical Support: |
Tahir Yasin The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
Psychology: |
Vladimir Hedrih University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology |
Nutrition and Dietetics: |
Eileen Santana The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
Nutritional Immunology: |
Emilia Vassiloupolou Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece and Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy |