Where is Ghrelin produced in the body and what does it do?
Ghrelin (pronounced GRELL-in) is produced mainly by the stomach, although it is also made in other organs, such as the intestines and the kidneys. Ghrelin has been dubbed the hunger hormone because in previous experiments people given the hormone became so ravenous, they ate markedly more than their usual food intake. Does Ghrelin work differently in slim and obese people? Another study found that in slim people, ghrelin levels peaked right before a meal but rapidly declined soon afterwards. In contrast, levels of the hunger hormone were lower than average in obese individuals, but they remained steady before and after a meal, suggesting obese people might still feel hungry after eating. Are insulin levels and Ghrelin level connected in the body? Other researchers report that insulin plays a role in regulating ghrelin levels. Ghrelin levels were monitered in 8 non-diabetic adults as they were given a 2-hour infusion of insulin. Shortly after the infusion began, levels of ghrelin began
