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Ghrelin is made by the
lining of the stomach.

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Ghrelin

Ghrelin is a hormone made by the lining of the stomach. Scientists think it might tell the brain that your stomach is ready for food. If you lose weight it can cause an increase in Ghrelin making you more hungry


Flier, Jeffrey S., and Eleftheria Maratos-Flier.
"What Fuels Fat." Scientific American Sept. 2007: 72-81


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