Have you met Leptin and Ghrelin?
@Nakitakona (56486)
Philippines
October 25, 2019 1:20am CST
I have just come across with them awhile ago while I was reading about the article why people want to eat when they're slept deprived or couldn't sleep.
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a sleep specialist points out and explains that there are two hormones that control the people's desire to eat.
She says one is Leptin which is a hormone that prevent the people's urge to eat. Thus, they reduce weight.
The other one is Ghrelin, she says.It is another hormone that increases the people's hunger to eat and gains more weight.
What's the difference? Leptin loses weight. Ghrelin gains weight.
Why do you crave junk food when you're sleep deprived? Blame your ancestors.
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11 responses
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
29 Oct 19
@Nakitakona I haven't checked it. Maybe a little under weight.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
26 Oct 19
@DianneN I am happy for you my friend. You've a self-discipline
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
26 Oct 19
You're neutral. You can control your appetite.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
At least you know it. Thanks for sharing.
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@psanasangma (7288)
• India
25 Oct 19
I think I am more on Ghrelin hormone, that's why I am always urge to eat and sometimes result to weight gain
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
25 Oct 19
That's the scientific findings but no, however, solution is recommended.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5017)
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25 Oct 19
I have a sleep disorder so that explains why I crave for potato chips hehe.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
25 Oct 19
That's what the scientific study findings all about.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
15 Nov 19
Even some "junk foods" may have some healthy spices
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
16 Nov 19
That's weird. Junk foods are empty foods. They're not nutritious.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
17 Nov 19
@buenavida Are you not sure of it? It's junk for it has no nutritious value. It's useless.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
13 Nov 19
Interesting! I seem to crave the junk food late at night. I have no problem during the day.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
14 Nov 19
@Nakitakona Yes, so I have to fight my cravings.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
14 Nov 19
@1hopefulman That's the good move and I know you can do it.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
14 Nov 19
Thanks. I know that you're conscious of your food intakes. It's good to eat less at night. That's what I know.
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@Letranknight2015 (51964)
• Philippines
25 Oct 19
Sadly, I ate a lot today, i should have lessen rice consumption but I didn't.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
25 Oct 19
That means you have lots of Ghrelin in your body.
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