Polaprezinc (Zinc-L-Carnosine Complex) as an Add-on Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa, and the Possible Involvement of Zinc Deficiency in These Conditions: A Pilot Study.
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| Abstract |
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Zinc plays an important role in appetite regulation. L-Carnosine, an endogenous dipeptide, may also regulate eating behavior via its histaminergic and antiglutamatergic properties. Polaprezinc (zinc-L-carnosine complex) is a medication for gastric ulcers. A small case series reported successful treatment of binge eating with add-on polaprezinc. |
| Year of Publication |
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1969
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| Journal |
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Journal of clinical psychopharmacology
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40
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| Issue |
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6
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| Number of Pages |
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599-606
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| Date Published |
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1969
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| ISSN Number |
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0271-0749
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| URL |
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https://doi.org/10.1097/JCP.0000000000001284
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| DOI |
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10.1097/JCP.0000000000001284
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| Short Title |
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J Clin Psychopharmacol
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