leptin discussion - translation request

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Can anyone translate for me what the big emphasis around leptin means

in ayurvedic terms? I'm sure the author of the book and website on it

knows a lot, but so many supplements, we already know there is a

better way to satisfy the needs. But I'd like to be able to talk with

those on the leptin vocabulary. Exerpts below, include claiming it is

the most powerful hormone in pregnant body:

 

The Importance of the Leptin Diet

 

Leptin is a hormone that comes from your stored body fat. It controls

your metabolism, including the function of thyroid hormone. It

controls your body weight. Women have a higher percentage of body fat

than men, and thus higher levels of leptin even when not pregnant.

This is specifically so that women have enough energy reserves to

sustain pregnancy and nurse their child. In fact, if your percentage

of body fat is too low you may have a lot of trouble getting pregnant

in the first place.

 

During pregnancy leptin levels naturally rise, enabling more weight to

be stored to support these vital energy reserves. Under the influence

of leptin you will generally store about 4 pounds in the first three

months of pregnancy and then 4 pounds per month thereafter. Normal

leptin-driven weight gain during pregnancy is 25-35 pounds.

 

Additionally, leptin is what enables your placenta to grow. Healthy

leptin function is the key factor involved with a healthy full term

pregnancy. The overall proper function of leptin during pregnancy

helps prevent gestational diabetes, inflammatory malnutrition,

inappropriate weight gain, preeclampsia, and premature delivery.

Leptin is the most powerful hormone in your body – especially during

pregnancy.

 

You need to understand how it works, whether you are overweight or

not. It pays to understand leptin and to eat in harmony with it both

before and during pregnancy. Doing anything else is like rowing a boat

against the current – you can do it but it sure isn't easy.