The role of the gut-brain axis in alcohol use disorders

Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients for both rodent and human dietary patterns. Carbohydrates are involved in key metabolic processes as sources of energy and are critical to homeostasis. The regulation of sugar metabolism and consumption involves several nervous and hormonal controls to maintain energy balance. Processed foods contain significant amounts of added sugars, which lead to […]

While there is a growing body of evidence indicating correlations between the gut microbiota (microbial community in the intestine) and the brain, this 2021 article looked at the relationship between the gut microbiome and substances of abuse. Alcohol has been the most widely investigated substance of abuse in this field up to now. In some […]