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The complexity of appetite regulation in the human body is remarkable, with over 20 hormones that suppress hunger and 6 that stimulate it, all working together to keep us feeling full. This intricate biology has made it extremely challenging to develop medications to manage appetite.

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The complexity of appetite regulation in the human body is remarkable, with over 20 hormones that suppress hunger and 6 that stimulate it, all working together to keep us feeling full. This intricate biology has made it extremely challenging to develop medications to manage appetite.

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