Of Course Calories Count... But Hormones Also Matter in Fat Gain: Thoughts from Dr. Ben Bikman
August 12, 2024
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Dr. Bikman comments on one of the most debated questions in biomedical science: why do we get fat? While conventional wisdom often points to calorie intake as the primary factor, Ben highlights a pivotal study that challenges this view.
The study involved two groups of animals—one with normal leptin function and another with a leptin gene mutation. Despite both groups consuming the same number of calories, the leptin-deficient group was 42% heavier and had five times more body fat.
This research highlights the critical role hormones, like leptin, play in fat storage, suggesting that fat gain is not merely a matter of calorie intake but is significantly influenced by hormonal signals.
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