ghrelin

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Apr 2026

A hormone primarily produced by the stomach that signals hunger to the brain and plays a key role in energy homeostasis.

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across 1 show

First heard

Apr 2026

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1 positive · 1 negative

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2 statements · 1 positive · 1 negative

Andrew David HubermanPositiveApr 30, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials
Longer fasting raises ghrelin, which promotes hunger.
“the longer it's been since we had a meal, ghrelin levels are going to be higher and higher and higher. And it essentially makes us hungry”
Listen at 1:01
Open the episode · Essentials: Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools
Andrew David HubermanNegativeApr 30, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials
Eating typically lowers ghrelin levels.
“when we eat, typically what happens is ghrelin levels go down”
Listen at 1:18
Open the episode · Essentials: Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools

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