Appetite suppression and how it worksIn this exciting article, let me explain a very important phenomenon that serves as the cornerstone of any diet plan or weight loss program and, that is, appetite suppression. However, before you fully understand this term, let me first define some basic terms that are directly related to appetite suppression:
What is appetite?While appetite is a general and broader term used in many contexts, it commonly refers to the appetite for food. An appetite can be defined as the natural desire or impulse to eat or consume food.
The link between weight gain and appetiteHere, let me tell you another interesting fact. In general population, appetite is almost always “directly proportional” to the amount of calorie consumption (calorie intake). This means that the stronger will be your appetite; greater will be the calories that you would consume. As a result of this increased calorie intake, you will eventually end up gaining weight.
However, you must remember that increased appetite is not always the sole reason of people being overweight or obese.
What is appetite suppression?Appetite suppression can be defined as the process that tends to reduce or decrease your desire to eat more.
How does appetite suppression work?Contrary to the popular belief, appetite suppression does not mean “complete hunger blockage” as that would be unnatural and, rather serious and fatal for your vital organs and the body. Instead, appetite suppression simple means “controlling or managing” your desire to eat more by natural or artificial means. This can be accomplished in two different ways:
Appetite reduction: It works by reducing, inhibiting or decreasing your desire to eat more.
Appetite satiation: It works by increasing, enticing or increasing your feeling of fullness.
Hence, the net result of both ways is always the same i.e. lesser or fewer calorie consumption,
Your appetite center is not in your stomach but in your brain
I am often asked about this very common myth, that is, what could make our stomach eat less. My answer is always the same; your appetite is not exclusively controlled by your stomach. In fact, it’s your brain that mainly controls your desire to eat.
Therefore, all appetite suppressants work by controlling the release or secretion of certain chemicals from your brain (hormones) called “neurotransmitters”. Once released from your brain, these neurotransmitters, in turn, give rise to the feeling of the so called “hunger pains” in your stomach. Their levels in the blood will tell your appetite center in the brain (a form of negative feedback) whether you should eat more or less.
ConclusionLast but not least, before choosing any suitable appetite suppressant, you should first ask yourself, what is the main reason that makes you fat? If this is your controllable desire to eat more (increased appetite), a safe and natural appetite suppressant can present the best solution to your problem.
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