effects of ghrelin hormone
According to the BBC, the researchers said there have been suggestions that blocking the bodyâs response to the hormone could be a possible weight-loss treatment. This new study however, found that it may also produce âunintended effects on moodâ. The researchers are quoted in the article as saying that although signs of depression and anxiety decrease as ghrelin levels increase, âan unfortunate side effectâ¦is increased food intake and body weightâ. The researchers now want to look at the antidepressant effect of ghrelin in conditions such as anorexia.