Gastric Sensory and Motor Functions and Energy Intake in Health and Obesity—Therapeutic Implications

Sensory and motor functions of the stomach, including gastric emptying and accommodation, have significant effects on energy consumption and appetite. Obesity is characterized by energy imbalance; altered gastric functions, such as rapid gastric emptying and large fasting gastric volume in obesity,...

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Main Authors: Lizeth Cifuentes, Michael Camilleri, Andres Acosta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1158