A new study published in Nutrients suggests that body composition may be more closely linked to hunger hormone levels than recent dietary intake. Researchers examined 76 adults aged 40 to 60, measuring ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, before and after a standardized meal. Fasting ghrelin levels were not significantly associated with daily energy, protein, fat or carbohydrate intake. However, researchers found that lower fat percentages around the hips and thighs were associated with higher fasting ghrelin levels in men. Ghrelin levels also declined after eating before gradually returning towards baseline. The findings highlight possible links between fat distribution and appetite regulation, although larger studies are needed to confirm these associations.
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