Journal article
The microbiota-gut-brain axis in functional gastrointestinal disorders
Abstract
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are highly prevalent and pose a significant burden on health care and society, and impact patients' quality of life. FGIDs comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders, with unclear underlying pathophysiology. They are considered to result from the interaction of altered gut physiology and psychological factors via the gut-brain axis, where brain and gut symptoms are reciprocally influencing each …
Authors
De Palma G; Collins SM; Bercik P
Journal
Gut Microbes, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 419–429
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
May 2014
DOI
10.4161/gmic.29417
ISSN
1949-0976