How to Increase Leptin Production

One of the best ways to increase Leptin production as much as possible without gaining body fat is to have a TREAT DAY once a week; this will also help prevent you gaining weight if you have been on a calorie restricted diet.

On treat day you can eat as much as you want and what ever you want but only eat once or twice a day. Do not eat continuously all day long. This increased calorie intake will prompt the fat cells to produce more Leptin, which tells the hypothalamus to reduce your appetite.

In order to prevent and overcome Leptin resistance

• Avoid excess sugar and bad fats
• Perform regular daily exercise
• Improve sleep habits (you should aim to sleep for six or seven hours a night)

Use the following supplements

Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland and is best known as the sleep hormone. Melatonin also is a powerful antioxidant, anti-ageing agent, immunoregulator and anti-depressant. Melatonin is not licensed for sale in chemists in the UK but can be bought over the counter in health food shops.

Check this blog about seratonin, melatonin and vitamins to aid stress management

L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid which plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine increases the use of fat as an energy source while also helping to protect against muscle and liver diseases.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA

Research suggests that CLA together with a sensible diet and moderate exercise mayb help to reduce body fat, help maintain weight loss and retain muscle mass in both men and women.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega -3 fatty acids are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Occur naturally in many foods, here are some of them; salmon, flax seeds, walnuts, cauliflower, cabbage, tofu, Soya beans and brussel sprouts.