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Leptin and Set Point
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Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells that signals energy stores to the brain, contributing to a defended body weight.
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Falling leptin after weight loss increases hunger signals and lowers energy expenditure.
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The defended range is influenced by genetics and environment together, and it resists change in both directions.