Differences in the plasma beta-endorphin levels of bulimics

The authors reported that the plasma beta-endorphin of bulimics who vomit was higher than in normal controls. In this report data are presented which show that bulimics who do not vomit have plasma beta-endorphin levels similar to controls. It is postulated that the increased levels of plasma beta-e...

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Published in:The International journal of eating disorders 1988-03, Vol.7 (2), p.191-200
Main Authors: FULLERTON, D. T, SWIFT, W. J, GETTO, C. J, CARLSON, I. H, GUTZMANN, L. D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Techniques and methods
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Summary:The authors reported that the plasma beta-endorphin of bulimics who vomit was higher than in normal controls. In this report data are presented which show that bulimics who do not vomit have plasma beta-endorphin levels similar to controls. It is postulated that the increased levels of plasma beta-endorphin in the bulimics who vomit is due to the stress of vomiting or to increased caloric intake.
ISSN:0276-3478
1098-108X
DOI:10.1002/1098-108X(198803)7:2<191::AID-EAT2260070206>3.0.CO;2-W