Fullness hormones induce a feeling of satiety and reduce the desire to eat. Cholecystokinin (CCK) and leptin are examples of fullness hormones.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Fullness hormones. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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