Science Illustrated

MAKE YOU HUNGRY

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Stomach

As the stomach's food content is reduced, ghrelin is released, It's the most powerful hormone for causing hunger.

Large intestine

In 2014, scientists discovered that the large intestine produces yet another hormone. The insulin-like peptide 5 (ILP-5) causes hunger in a way, which scientists are still trying to explain.

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