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Leptin is one of the hormones released by the adipose tissues or the body fat. It helps the body maintain its average weight on a long-term basis. It does so by regulating the hunger pangs by offering a feeling of fullness and satiety. So, this hormone sends a signal to the body that it's full, thus minimizing hunger.

Leptin aids in the regulation of the balance between the body's food intake and its energy expenditure. It helps control the hunger, regulates your body’s energy and ensures no hunger response is triggered, thus not curbing the intake of excess calories.

The hormone works on your hypothalamus and brainstem, although there are leptin receptors throughout your body. It doesn't influence your hunger level and food consumption in every meal but instead alters the overall food intake and controls the energy usage over a long period. So, your weight remains stable for a good long period.

When you lose weight, your adipose tissue reduces, and so do your leptin levels, which signals your body that you're starving. It inadvertently stimulates a sensation of hunger and increased appetite, which leads to higher food consumption.

If your leptin levels are higher than suggested, it could result in hyperleptinemia and obesity. This can eventually also lead to leptin resistance. It can also direct your body into a state of constant starvation, which causes your brain to use less energy and calories.

Overall, it contributes to obesity due to decreasing metabolism and stimulating hunger.

Leptin resistance may occur due to any of the following reasons:

  • Overeating
  • Too little sleep
  • Extreme stress
  • High insulin levels
  • Too much sugar consumption
  • High triglyceride levels
  • Toxin overload
  • Too little sunlight
  • Excessive or no exercise
  • Snacking and smoking

You will notice the following symptoms if you suffer from leptin resistance:

  • Overweight
  • High level of inflammation
  • Experiencing uncontrollable levels of food or junk craving
  • Unable to lose weight regardless of whatever you try

Your healthcare provider is likely to order a leptin test. It helps measure leptin levels, and if you suffer from its deficiency, it could indicate obesity.

Getting this test helps:

  • Determine the reason behind obesity and overweight
  • Explain the reason for consistent and inexplicable hunger
  • Detect the accurate levels of leptin which may indicate a disorder
  • Devise an effective treatment plan to help bring your leptin levels to an appropriate number

Apollo 24/7 offers a quick, effortless and safe at-home leptin test. You can book one today and receive the results within 11 days! 

faqFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is leptin?

Leptin is a hormone responsible for regulating and maintaining your body weight. It does so by offering a sensation of 'fullness' and 'satiety', lowering your hunger instincts, thus keeping you away from eating. It helps balance calorie consumption and expenditure on a long-term basis.

What impact does leptin have on the brain?

Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose tissues or body fat. So, the more your body fat, the more leptin production. This hormone is carried through your bloodstream to your brain. Your brain then signals to the hypothalamus, the brain's part that controls how much and when you eat. High levels of leptin indicate to your brain that there is enough fat stored in the body; hence you don't need to eat more. Eventually, it helps you control your eating and burn more calories.

What is leptin resistance?

When an individual suffers from obesity, they have excess body fat in their cells. These fat cells or adipose cells are responsible for producing leptin proportionate to their size. Even though it leads to excess production, the brain doesn't receive a proper signal due to leptin resistance. It leads the brain to think that the body is in starvation, even though enough energy is stored in the body.

Where are the most plausible causes of leptin resistance?

The following reasons can cause the disorder: Inflammatory signal in your hypothalamus Elevated levels of leptin High levels of free fatty acids

Can you cure leptin resistance?

No, there is no known cure. Though, you can make the following changes in your lifestyle for an improved quality of life. Avoid eating highly processed food Ensure daily physical activity Consume soluble fibre Eat enough proteins Maintain your carb intake to lower triglycerides level Sleep properly

Can leptin levels also be low?

Although it’s rare, an individual can also have lower-than-usual leptin levels called hypoleptinemia. The condition could be due to: Congenital leptin deficiency Hyperinsulinemia Dyslipidemia Frequent bacterial infections Fatty liver disorder Low sex hormone levels

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The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results