More than just milk: a review of prolactin's impact on the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Objective: In completing this review, we aim to educate readers about the physiological importance of the hormone prolactin (PRL) in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa (AN).

Method: A comprehensive review of PRL was undertaken using existing published literature with specific focus on domains pertinent to the treatment of AN.

Results: Prolactin influences multiple biological processes throughout the body.