0:00 Intro: Recognizing hunger is essential as it’s when we realize, it’s time to eat! After eating, we feel full and satisfied. But did you know that hormones are also responsible for that? Ghrelin and Leptin are hunger hormones responsible for our appetites. This video will be about those two hormones and their effects on the body in regard to regulation of food intake and weight.
0:26 Ghrelin: First we will discuss Ghrelin, the appetite stimulant hormone. Ghrelin is a fast-acting hunger hormone that’s generated by cells in the stomach. It circulates in the bloodstream and affects the hypothalamus, sending signals to the brain that you’re hungry. Normally, ghrelin rises sharply before meals and sleep for three hours after meals. It is also involved in the following: insulin release moderation, glucose metabolism, cardiovascular system protection, gastric motility and acid secretion, reward cognition, and taste perception.
1:02 Leptin: The opposite hormone of ghrelin is Leptin, the appetite suppressant hormone. It signals the brain of the feeling of fullness or satiety. They are made from adipose tissues, most commonly known as body fat. Among the two, leptin is considered to have a larger role in our system’s energy balance. By suppressing food intake, leptin induces weight loss and our bodies are able to maintain energy control and balance. Leptin levels lower when losing weight, since fat cells decrease. However, with obesity, high levels of leptin are produced and obese patients often develop leptin resistance.
1:43 Weight balance: When we feel hungry, ghrelin levels rise; when we feel full, leptin levels are higher. These hormones in our system help us regulate healthy weight and metabolism. There are natural ways on how to control and maintain a healthy balance of ghrelin and leptin in our systems. Avoid high-fat foods and high-sugar foods, get enough sleep, manage stress, exercise regularly, and eat proper meals three times a day.
High-fat foods lead to high-calorie consumption, weight, and fat storage.
High-sugar foods can impair ghrelin’s decline after eating.
Sleep depravity causes ghrelin levels to rise higher and leptin levels lower.
Ghrelin levels may rise during stressful situations as our body’s coping mechanism.
Regular exercise helps improve leptin resistance.
Ghrelin and Leptin are stabilized when eating 3 meals a day.
2:13 Ghrelin blockers: When overeating or uncontrollable hunger becomes a problem, ghrelin blockers become an option. They aid to lower ghrelin levels in the blood. Among these are natural ingredients that help with appetite suppression. Bittermelon fruit extract is considered a strong antioxidant and demonstrated to have therapeutic effects toward diabetes and obesity. Berberine extract helps lower appetite and supports weight loss and regulation of fat distribution. Caralluma Fimbriata is an edible cactus that has shown appetite suppressant qualities and anti obesogenic effects. Psyllium fiber helps to feel full therefore reducing appetite and supporting weight loss.
2:57 Ending: Suppressing hunger naturally will help achieve proper diet and healthy weight. To learn more about ghrelin and leptin, visit our sites and blogs at wholefamilyproducts.com.
