Hormonal Control of Appetite

Hormonal control of appetite involves various hormones that signal hunger and fullness in the body. Key hormones include ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, and leptin, which indicates when you’re full. When the stomach is empty, ghrelin levels rise, prompting you to eat. Once you've eaten, leptin is released from fat cells, signaling that you have enough energy and reducing hunger. Other hormones, like insulin and peptide YY, also play roles in regulating appetite. Together, these hormones help maintain energy balance and ensure we eat when needed and stop when satisfied.