How Hormones Make Us Feel Hungry and Full

How Hormones Make Us Feel Hungry and Full
Hormones perform many functions and work with many body systems, so maintaining a balance is vital. But there are other hormones that work against this balance. ShutterStock
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The need to find fuel to generate energy is a profound drive within the biology of all living organisms: we all need food to survive. So it’s not surprising that our bodies have such a complex system to control food intake, driven by hormones.

Hormone levels also change when we lose weight. As much as we battle to trim down via diets and eating patterns, they’re also the reason most of us will regain the weight we lose – or more.

Joseph Proietto
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