For the common meaning of "anorexic", see Anorexia nervosa. For anorectics approved by regulatory bodies as anti-obesity treatments, see Anti-obesity medication.
An anorectic or anorexic is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss.[1] These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat. The understanding of anorexiant effects is crucial in the development of interventions for weight management, eating disorders, and related health concerns. The anorexiant effect can be induced through diverse mechanisms, ranging from hormonal regulation to neural signaling. Ghrelin, leptin, and peptide YY are among the hormones involved in appetite control. Additionally, neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine in the central nervous system contribute significantly to the regulation of food intake.
By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as orexigenic.
The term is (from the Greek ἀν- (an-) = "without" and ὄρεξις (órexis) = "appetite"), and such drugs are also known as anorexigenic, anorexiant, or appetite suppressant.
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