High-intensity exercise suppresses ghrelin levels more than moderate-intensity exercise, leading to a greater reduction in hunger. This effect may be more pronounced in women than in men.

Image credit: Amanda Mustard/Getty Images. Ghrelin is a hormone in the body that regulates hunger and appetite. People with higher levels of ghrelin generally have a harder time losing weight.

By receiving ghrelin, the hypothalamus in the brain senses hunger and produces 'hunger signaling' through the action of neuropeptide Y (NPY). The hunger signaling activates neurons in the ...

A recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society has delved into how exercise intensity and biological sex impact levels of ghrelin, a horm | Immunology ...