Notes from Creekside - Why do you eat when you do and why do you eat what you do?

A couple of articles ago we talked about leptin and how it is the protein hormone that regulates hunger. A person can become leptin resistant. That means the signal from your fat cells to the brain is reduced and does not tell your body that it has enough energy stores and lacks the feeling of fullness. This can lead to obesity. Leptin also plays a larger role in the body such as bone formation and reduced immune function. There are many scientific studies on leptin’s impact on the brain (and the body).