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The Real Cause of Fat Gain: Genetics, Hormones, and Insulin

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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Understanding Genetic Influence on Obesity and Hormonal Signaling

This chapter examines the genetic factors contributing to obesity, focusing on early childhood defects that disrupt weight regulation. It highlights the hypothalamic POMC pathway and the hormonal interactions influencing energy balance and metabolism.

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