Neuropeptide Y
#Hormones101 In the last episode, we spoke about Estrogen. Here we introduce : #6 Neuropeptide Y (NPY) Neuropeptide Y is a hormone produced by cells in the brain and nervous system. It stimulates appetite, particularly for carbohydrates, and is highest during periods of fasting or food deprivation. Levels of neuropeptide Y are elevated during times […]