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Appetite Control in the Elderly Might Help the Young Control Eating

James Marusek

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James Marusek    5,244

James Marusek
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Dr. Mary Hickson from Plymouth University in Plymouth, UK, and colleagues published a preliminary food intake.

* Acyl.-ghrelin: activated form of ghrelin
* GLP-1:glucagon-like peptide: when glucose levels in the blood rise, GLP-1 induces the pancreas to release insulin and thus promote normal glucose levels.
* PYY: Peptide YY is released in response to feeding and reduces appetite.
Analysis of the hormonal levels in the women in each age group showed that, compared to the 60-79 age group, the 80+ group demonstrated a higher level of PYY than did any other age group.
My mother is in her 80's. Her doctor treats elderly patients. A few years ago, he described aging anorexia in the population in their 80"s. It is very common. So perhaps by studying this condition in the elderly, it might someday provide a useable approach to Hunger Control.

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lifeofblair    308

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I have a neighbor who has to force herself to eat every night at 6pm otherwise she doesn't eat. She is 75 or so. She was recently in the hospital and on a liquid based diet and now can eat normal. She was excited she gained 5 lbs.

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