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Feb 2022
12m 23s

#15: Sleep & Weight Gain – Part 1

DR. MATT WALKER
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Matt kicks off a two-part series all about sleep, eating, and weight gain. He starts by introducing two appetite-regulating hormones: leptin and ghrelin. Matt explains how leptin sends a signal of fullness, to your brain. When leptin levels are high, your appetite is reduced, and you feel satisfied by the food you eat. Ghrelin does the exact opposite. It r ... Show More
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