Leptin is an Immune Hormone

Here’s what you need to know about leptin and how it affects your immune system.

Timestamps
0:00 What is leptin?
0:40 High levels of leptin
1:36 Leptin and the immune system
2:00 How to help fix leptin resistance

Today we’re going to talk about a hormone called leptin.

Leptin is a key immune hormone. But, it also has a lot to do with appetite. When leptin goes up, your hunger goes away. Leptin is a hormone that’s made by the fat cells and the intestinal cells, and it actually interacts with your brain. Leptin is very important in controlling whether or not you feel like you need to eat. When Leptin is low, you can feel hungry all of the time.

When you have high levels of leptin over a period of time, you can start to develop leptin resistance. In this situation, this hormone is no longer sensitive, and you don’t get the important function of leptin. Essentially, you have high leptin in the body, but it doesn’t work, so you don’t get the benefits.

Leptin is important in both the innate and adapted parts of the immune system. Leptin can help calm inflammation. If leptin is not working in the body, you could be at a higher risk for inflammation and autoimmune problems. High inflammation can also weaken a person's immune system.

How to help fix leptin resistance:
1. The healthy keto diet
2. Intermittent fasting

The healthy keto diet and intermittent fasting could potentially help improve insulin resistance and leptin resistance, as well as help improve your overall immune system.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand leptin and how it affects your immune system.