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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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The Role of Leptin in Appetite and Metabolism

This chapter explores the complex relationship between leptin and its receptors in regulating appetite and energy storage. It discusses the implications of leptin deficiencies, using research on genetically modified mice to illustrate how hormonal factors challenge traditional views of calorie balance.

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