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Leptin

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A hormone produced by fat cells that regulates energy balance by inhibiting hunger, signaling the brain that the body has sufficient energy reserves.

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A primary stress hormone that, when chronically elevated, blocks muscle synthesis, impairs digestion, and promotes visceral fat storage.

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