Leptin Supplements: A Promising Weight Loss Treatment?

Since the discovery of leptin in 1994, many have hoped that the hormone would be a promising weight-loss treatment for humans. Leptin acts as a signal to help the body decide when it has eaten enough food to feel full. The amount of leptin in the blood has been directly linked to body fat.

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 [...]