Category Archives: Cholecystokinin

Viscosity of Drinks and Gut Hormones

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Robert Barrington

A number of gut peptides are known to be involved in inducing a feeling of satiety and reducing further food intake. Many of theses act locally on the gastrointestinal tract, but others enter circulation and act on the central nervous … Continue reading →

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Protein and Satiety

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Altering the macronutrient ratios of meals is known to have an effect on weight loss. Evidence suggests that higher intakes of protein increases satiety and can aid in weight control. Meals with a higher intake of protein decrease subsequent energy … Continue reading →

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