Obesity
The Role of Hormones in Obesity
10 April 2025 AMOCE Editorial
Leptin, ghrelin, insulin and cortisol all influence appetite and fat storage.
Obesity is not simply a matter of willpower. A complex network of hormones regulates hunger, satiety and energy storage.
Key hormones
- Leptin – signals satiety
- Ghrelin – the hunger hormone
- Insulin – promotes fat storage
- Cortisol – stress-related weight gain
