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Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the gut. It is often termed the hunger hormone, and sometimes called lenomorelin.
It travels through your bloodstream and to your brain, where it tells your brain to become hungry and seek out food.
Ghrelin’s main function is to increase appetite. It makes you consume more food, take in more calories and store fat.
Ghrelin seems to be a hormone that can’t be directly controlled with drugs, diets or supplements.
However, there are a few things you can do to help maintain healthy levels: