leptin Archives - Mexico Bariatric Center®

26 06, 2024

Hormonal Changes After Bariatric Surgery
Hormonal Changes After Bariatric Surgery

Hormonal Changes After Bariatric Surgery

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-10-28T07:02:12+00:00June 26th, 2024|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: Adiponectin, after bariatric surgery, Amylin, anorexigenic, bariatric surgery, CCK, endocrine system, endogenous disorder, exogenous disorder, Fasting Ghrelin, ghrelin, GIP, GLP-1, glycemic control, Gut hormones, hormones, hunger hormones, Hypoglycemia, insulin, leptin, orexigenic, Oxyntomodulin (OXM), Plasma Ghrelin, Postprandial Ghrelin, PP, psychological changes, PYY, satiety hormones, type 2 diabetes|0 Comments

Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to achieve significant weight loss and improve health for those with obesity and [...]

18 12, 2020

Collision of Two Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19
Collision of Two Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19

Collision of Two Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-06-23T20:45:21+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: adipose tissue, antibody, body mass index, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid-19, fat, fda approved, ghrelin, hospitalization, ICU, immune system, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, intubation, leptin, obesity, obesity related health issues, pandemic, pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, vaccine, ventilator, virus, who, world health organization|0 Comments

Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]

5 11, 2020

All you need to know about Gut-Hormones
All you need to know about Gut-Hormones

All you need to know about Gut-Hormones

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-09-06T00:56:38+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, endocrine, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, peptides, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments

Obesity is a metabolic disorder stemming from appetite-regulating gut peptides. After trying medications, as well as diets and exercise plans, [...]

20 02, 2018

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Hunger Hormones (Ghrelin)
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Hunger Hormones (Ghrelin)

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Hunger Hormones (Ghrelin)

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-03-23T22:24:05+00:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric surgery, brain, food chatter, gastric band, ghrelin, Gut hormones, horm, hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, peptides, satiety, weight loss|0 Comments

By definition, the goal of weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight. The mechanism by [...]

20 02, 2014

Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat
Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat

Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-08-21T06:42:08+00:00February 20th, 2014|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: adipose tissue, body fat percentage, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Epicardial fat, fat, ghrelin, heart attack, heart disease, hormones, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, leptin, Paracardial fat, Visceral fat|0 Comments

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has the highest mortality rate around the globe. Ectopic fat storage surrounding the heart is thought to [...]