Plasma Ghrelin Levels after Diet-Induced Weight Loss or Gastric Bypass Surgery

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David E. Cummings · VA Puget Sound Health Care System

David S. Weigle · University of Washington

R. Scott Frayo · University of Washington

Patricia A. Breen · University of Washington

Koporulina Marina · University of Washington

E. Patchen Dellinger · University of Washington

Jonathan Q. Purnell ·

Abstract

The increase in the plasma ghrelin level with diet-induced weight loss is consistent with the hypothesis that ghrelin has a role in the long-term regulation of body weight. Gastric bypass is associated with markedly suppressed ghrelin levels, possibly contributing to the weight-reducing effect of the procedure.

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Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Diabetes Treatment and Management

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 346, Issue 21, pp. 1623-1630

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa012908

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Plasma Ghrelin Levels after Diet-Induced Weight Loss or Gastric Bypass Surgery

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