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What happens when leptin levels rise?
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Hunger decreases: Leptin is a neuro-transmitter produced by fat cells that tell the brains that you need calories (starvation indicator), When it falls you get the sensation of hunger. When it rises you become satiated. This may help: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/the-facts-on-leptin-faq
Answered 5/12/2015
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