Effect of Triticum Aestivum on Appetite, Ghrelin, Leptin, Adiponectin Hormonal Axis in Patients With Obesity

Obesity represents one of the major health problems worldwide; it is clear that current approaches to address obesity are largely unsuccessful. The endocrine axis of leptin and ghrelin acts as the critical link between adipose tissue and hypothalamic centers that regulate food intake, satiety, energy expenditure and weight. Despite being a highly prevalent disease with major complications, current therapeutic options are not sufficient, as they are not ideal for the entire population. The importance of new pharmacological interventions that can be evaluated in the population at risk as an early form of treatment to avoid the development of chronic diseases with high morbidity and mortality. Natural products such as Triticum aestivum and their high content of bioactive principles have been described for their pharmacokinetic functions in weight reduction, insulin resistance and modulation of neuropeptides involved in food intake.