Metabolic changes in the brain of patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa as detected by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Abstract

The metabolic changes found in this study seem to be a consequence of nutritional deficiency. It has to be further investigated whether these findings have any relevance for brain function. 1H-MRS might serve as a valuable investigative tool to observe eating disorders as anorexia and bulimia nervosa and to follow the success of therapy.