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The Food Programme

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The Problem With Leptin Resistance

At the center of the picture is leptin, a hormone which helps to regulate our weight. The more fat we carry, the more leptin is in our bloodstream. Leptin sends signals to the brain, helping it understand how much energy we're storing. Problem comes when leptin stops working and someone becomes obese or puts on too much weight. But for some reason the brain is not being able to read it.

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