Hormonal

Ingested proteins suppress the orexigenic hormone ghrelin more strongly and sustainably than isocaloric carbohydrates or lipids, while carbohydrates induce a biphasic response with a late-phase rebound above baseline.

To manage hunger and support weight loss, prioritize protein over carbohydrates and fats in your meals. Protein provides the strongest and most sustained suppression of the hunger hormone ghrelin. Be aware that carbohydrates, while suppressing ghrelin initially, can cause a 'rebound' effect hours later, potentially triggering hunger and overeating. Lipids are the least effective at suppressing ghrelin.