Leptin and Obesity – Does Leptin Help Burn More Calories?

Leptin has become a hot area for obesity research since the discovery of a mutation in the mouse leptin gene that increases the animals’ appetite while lowering their metabolic rate.

Different Foods Increase or Decrease Leptin Levels

More fat in the diet decreases leptin levels while a diet higher in carbohydrates increases leptin levels according to a study. Leptin, made by the body’s fat cells, is thought to help contribute to satiety, a feeling of fullness.

Dieting? Leptin Levels Affect Diet Response

When dieting and your leptin levels go down, you may find you are more hungry. Researchers found that during the first week of the weight-loss diet, volunteers’ leptin levels dropped by an average of 54 percent.
This is accouding to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers in Davis, California, who are studying the effects of the hormone [...]