Why Do I Feel Hungry All The Time Flashcards
Receptors for ghrelin/leptin in
Hypothalamus
Ghrelin is produced in
Stomach
When hungry, stomach secretes ghrelin into
The bloodstream
Ghrelin in bloodstream leads to
Hunger pangs
Leptin produced in _ overtime (not meal to meal)
Adipose tissue
Leptin acts to alter _
Food intake
Leptin acts to control _
Energy expenditure
_ may be an influential factor on our ability to lose weight
Gut microbiome
Along with immunity and digestion, gut microbiome are involved in
Hunger
Link between microbiome variation and
Body composition
Gut microbiome that breaks down food faster, causes
Faster weight loss
Most heritable bacteria species called
Christensenellaceae
Christensenellaceae found in
Lean people
Christensenellaceae protects rats against
Weight gain
Microbiome composition can affect our (2)
Mood
Hunger