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ghrelin

ghrelin Ghrelin is a hormone made from the GHRL gene that helps regulate appetite and growth hormone release.

Ghrelin is a hormone made from the GHRL gene that helps regulate appetite and growth hormone release. In mental health contexts, it is also linked to satiety, thirst, and anxiety.

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