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If you’ve ever struggled with your weight, you may have heard the term “leptin” thrown around. In simple terms, leptin is one of the ways your body helps regulate your appetite—letting you know when you’re hungry and when you’re full. If your leptin levels are too high, you can all have sorts of signals sent to your brain that can throw your whole appetite and energy system out of line. Fortunately, there are healthy and manageable ways for you to get your leptin levels back to where they need to be.