Can Hormones Regulating Appetite be a Major Factor Contributing to Obesity?

Authors

  • Hala Mourad Demerdash

Keywords:

Gastrointestinal, ghrelin, Hypothyroidism

Abstract

Obesity is a growing problem throughout the whole world; it is a complex condition
that causes much suffering. There are many factors associated with obesity. Those factors include; individual genetics, increased food intake, and/or a lack of physical exercise. In addition
hormonal balance plays a very critical role in weight control. There are a number of established
hormonal disorders that is associated with obesity. The most common syndromes include Cushing’s syndrome and Hypothyroidism

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Published

2015-04-13

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