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Is Anorexia hereditary?

Is Anorexia hereditary? The genetic component explained in plain language, reviewed against medical sources, with patient experiences.

Is Anorexia hereditary?
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It is not, however there is evidence to suggest that the behavior we see used to deal with situations can make it more likely for us to use that similar behavior.
Posted Nov 12, 2017 by Shanna 5000
New research suggest a person's genes may point to a propensity for developing an eating disorder. Not so long ago, doctors and therapists blamed anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders on overly controlling parents.
Posted Mar 10, 2018 by Niki 8100

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