Leptin, a hormone found in the human body, an essential part of daily life. Leptin is a hormone that regulates hunger levels with the pair hormone ghrelin. A lack of sensitivity to leptin is what causes the problem of obesity. Obesity is a problem due to over production of body fat that can lead to major health risks and even potentially death. Diabetes type two can be a developed due to obesity. Repercussions of diabetes may be heart conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancers, and osteoarthritis. Causes of obesity and leptin disorder could be genetics. Some genetic testing can determine if your child is predestined to have any of these problems, maybe even more. Obesity is the leading cause of death that can be prevented.
