Leptin Resistance 2

Part 2

**What is Leptin Resistance?*

As discussed in balancing hormones naturally, hormones are like keys that fit into very specific locks found on cells in the body. If the locks are broken, it doesn’t matter whether you have 1 key or 1,000,000 – the hormone can’t get into the cell. When the locks on the surface of cells are unable to receive the leptin, you may have symptoms of low leptin (such as hunger) even when serum levels are high (meaning that you have adequate fat stores). (source)

In other words, your body continues to feel hungry even after all your energy needs are met – this is called leptin resistance.



Leptin Resistance Symptoms

If you have leptin resistance, you may have symptoms of low leptin despite actually having high leptin. These include:

Strong appetite cravings

Weight gain

Hormone imbalances

Infertility

Fatigue and low thyroid hormones

Other metabolic issues

Chronic inflammation