Somatostatin receptor

The idea of emotions influencing gastric motor function has been around for over a century (Taché et al., 2001). It was not until 1934, that scientists created an index for defecation scores in relation to emotions in rats (Taché et al., 2001). However, it has not been until recently, within the past two decades, that the topic of the gut microbiota communicating with the brain and various organs has emerged to the forefront of science (Tache et al, 2001; Mayer et al., 2014). Studies have shown…

adults. Most older adults lead a sedentary lifestyle, which decreases their caloric needs. A decrease in total calories is needed to maintain a healthy weight. This can be challenging due to the fact that older adults have decreases sweet and salty receptors, making them inclined to add sugar and salt to already seasoned food. Poor fitting dentures, or natural tooth loss, may make it difficult for an older adult to eat, making it challenging for them to have adequate intake of nutrients. It may…