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Eating Disorders
Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelin
July 4th, 2005
Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelin. According to a study from the United States, "Binge-eating disorder (BED), characterized by binge meals without purging afterward, is found in about 30% of obese individuals seeking treatment. The study objective was to ascertain abnormalities in hormones influencing appetite in BED, especially ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating peptide, which was expected to be elevated." A. Geliebter and colleagues, Columbia University explained, "Measurements were made of plasma insulin, leptin, glucagon, cholecystokinin, and ghrelin, as well as glucose following an overnight 12-h fast, prior to and after ingestion (from 0...
Source: OBGYN & Reproduction Week (2005-07-04)
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