Appetite ratings and ghrelin concentrations in young adults after administration of a balanced meal. Does sex matter?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sex-based differences in appetite ratings have been observed previously. Ghrelin is the only known orexigenic peptide hormone. Sex differences in postprandial ghrelin responses may underlie different perceptions of hunger and satiety, but results are conflicting. We conducted a parallel study to evaluate sex differences in postprandial appetite ratings and ghrelin concentration after administration of a physiological meal among students of University of Milan.

Methods

Twenty-four healthy, normal weight volunteers (12 men and 12 women) aged 18-35 years were recruited. A balanced mixed meal meeting 40% of the estimated daily energy expenditure and providing 60% of calories from carbohydrates, 25% from lipids and 15% from protein was administrated. Sex differences in

SUBMITTER: Leone A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9167557 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature