FOUNDATIONS

Leptin

Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Leptin is the fullness hormone. It is released by your fat cells and tells your brain you have enough energy stored. In obesity, the brain can become resistant to leptin's signals.

Leptin is an adipokine secreted by white adipose tissue in proportion to fat mass. It acts on hypothalamic receptors to reduce food intake and increase energy expenditure. Leptin resistance is common in obesity.

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