• Adult-onset hypothyroidism increases ethanol consumption 

      Echeverry-Alzate, V.; Buehler, K. M.; Calleja-Conde, J.; Huertas, E.; Maldonado, R.; Rodriguez de Fonseca, F.; Santiago, Catalina; Gómez-Gallego, Felix ; Santos, A.; Giné, E.; López-Moreno, J. A. (Psychopharmacology, 04/2019)
      RationaleOnly in Europe it can be estimated that more than 20 million of people would be affected by hypothyroidism in some moment of their life. Given that ethanol consumption is so frequent, it would be reasonable to ask ...
    • Alcohol mixed with energy drinks: what about taurine? 

      Tarragon, E. ; Calleja-Conde, J.; Giné, E.; Segovia-Rodriguez, L.; Duran-Gonzalez, P.; Echeverry-Alzate, V. (Psychopharmacology, 2021)
      Rationale: Since energy drinks (EDs) were marketed to the general public as recreational and soft drinks, mixing these with alcohol has become a popular practice, especially in the younger population. Alcohol mixed with ...
    • Gut microbiota and voluntary alcohol consumption 

      Segovia-Rodriguez, L.; Echeverry-Alzate, V.; Rincon-Perez, I.; Calleja-Conde, J.; Buhler, K. M.; Giné, E.; Albert, J.; Hinojosa, J. A.; Huertas, E.; Gómez-Gallego, Felix ; Bressa, C.; Rodriguez de Fonseca, F.; López-Moreno, J. A. (Translational Psychiatry, 2022)
      Alcohol is part of the usual diet of millions of individuals worldwide. However, not all individuals who drink alcohol experience the same effects, nor will everyone develop an alcohol use disorder. Here we propose that ...