2015
Physiological mechanisms by which non-nutritive sweeteners may impact body weight and metabolism
Burke MV, Small DM. Physiological mechanisms by which non-nutritive sweeteners may impact body weight and metabolism. Physiology & Behavior 2015, 152: 381-388. PMID: 26048305, PMCID: PMC4661139, DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.05.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-nutritive sweetenersNNS consumptionCognitive processesSugar-sweetened beverage consumptionNegative health outcomesMetabolic hormone secretionPotential biological mechanismsHormone secretionSSB intakeBody weightGut microbiotaSweet taste receptorBeverage consumptionHealth outcomesNNS useCentral mechanismsTaste receptorsBiological mechanismsMetabolic functionsPhysiological mechanismsMetabolismIntakeSecretionReceptors
2013
Decreased food pleasure and disrupted satiety signals in chronic low back pain
Geha P, deAraujo I, Green B, Small DM. Decreased food pleasure and disrupted satiety signals in chronic low back pain. Pain 2013, 155: 712-722. PMID: 24384160, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2013.12.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back painCLBP patientsLow back painHealthy controlsBack painSugary drinksFat calorie intakeHedonic perceptionSatiety signalsCalorie intakePatientsIntake testFood pleasureFunctional brainAd libitumPotential mechanismsPainObesityIntakeStructural alterationsPhysiological mechanismsHedonic ratingsAlterationsDrinksSensory evaluation