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Constantly Hungry? The Hidden Metabolic Trap Sabotaging Your Appetite—and What to Do About It Now!

Constantly Hungry? The Hidden Metabolic Trap Sabotaging Your Appetite—and What to Do About It Now!

Reason #5 Lifestyle factors

A lack of sleep can disrupt the balance of hunger hormones.

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrated that restricted sleep increased ghrelin levels and decreased leptin levels, which was associated with increased hunger and appetite, particularly for calorie-dense foods.  Stress also plays a role in hunger levels.

‘When stressed, the body releases cortisol, a hormone that can increase appetite and lead to emotional eating,’ says Rob.

‘This type of eating is often less about physical hunger and more about seeking comfort from food. Managing sleep and stress is crucial for preventing emotional eating and overeating, which are often driven by disruptions in hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin.’   

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