Leptin

Leptin is a hormone involved in energy expenditure”.

Purpose
Leptin is primarily produced by adipose cells and helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting feelings of hunger.

In M.E.
Two studies found correlation between leptin levels and symptom severity. Several other studies have been published on leptin in ME and CFS.

Learn more

 * Wikipedia - Leptin
 * 2016, The Fatigue and Pain Hormone? Leptin Shows Up Again – in Fibromyalgia
 * 2016, All About Leptin: Its Role in Chronic Inflammation, CFS and Weight
 * 2015, Pandora Research Report: Jarred Younger - Leptin in the Role of Neuroinflammation, Pain and Fatigue (Jarred Younger)