The Claim
Periodic caloric surges transiently elevate leptin and thyroid hormone levels, thereby mitigating metabolic adaptation during prolonged energy restriction.
What the research says
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Periodic increases in calorie intake raise leptin and thyroid hormone levels, which reduces the slowing of metabolism that occurs during long-term dieting.
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Periodic caloric surges can transiently elevate leptin and thyroid hormone levels, mitigating metabolic adaptation during prolonged energy restriction.
When calories are low for a long time, the body blocks thyroid hormones from entering tissues and stops responding to the fullness signal from fat cells. Eating more calories briefly reverses this blockage, letting thyroid hormones enter tissues again and restoring the fat cell signal's ability to reduce hunger and boost energy use.
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