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Decreases in fasting leptin and insulin concentrations after acute energy restriction and subsequent compensation in food intake

2005; Elsevier BV; Volume: 81; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/ajcn/81.3.570

ISSN

1938-3207

Autores

Monica Mars, Cees de Graaf, C.P.G.M. de Groot, Frans J. Kok,

Tópico(s)

Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

Resumo

Background: The decrease in leptin after energy restriction is a starvation signal to the brain. Several studies have found an association between this decrease and subjective appetite; however, no solid data are available on the acute decrease in fasting leptin concentration and subsequent caloric compensation.

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