It is generally accepted that blood leptin levels are critical to weight loss (and gain.) Sure, increasing leptin would reduce appetite--but how do we do that?

Scientists at The University of California, Davis, and the USDA Human Research Center* pondered the question. Then they went to work. They used human volunteers to discover how different foods trigger or repress leptin levels. What they found was when eating foods with glucose (sugar,) leptin increases along with insulin, both of which help regulate appetite.

"However, when we eat or drink foods with fructose in them--like soft drinks or some fruit beverages--our bodies may produce less leptin or insulin. As a result, we may still feel hungry after eating," they wrote.

*Drs. Nancy L. Keim, USDA-ARS Western Human Nutrtion Res. Ctr., Davis, CA 95616, Peter J. Havel, Judith S. Stern, Dept. of Nutrition, U. of Cal, Davis, in Agricultural Research, August, 2001 (received Feb., 2002.)

The health information in this web site is for educational purposes only and is not providing medical or professional advice. It should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you have or suspect you might have any health problems, you should consult a physician.

Copyright Health Bulletin 2010 | This site is 100% owned by C.A. Inc.
Edited by William A. Kent, independent researcher, author and lecturer, who has studied health and nutrition for over 35 years. All information gathered from the leading medical and scientific journals of the world. The TRUTH, not opinions or sales pitches. Nothing in this website may be reprinted, re-used or quoted or any part thereof for commercial purposes.

Website Design and Updates by Monica's Website Design