The underlying theory of blood type diets is that people with different blood types digest lectins differently, and that if people eat food that is not compatible with their blood type, they will experience many health problems.
Leptin is a potent stimulator of the immune system. Leptin receptors on monocytes cause the release intracellularly of STAT3 which cause the monocytes to release IL-6, IL-12 and TNF alpha. The IL-6 goes to the liver and increases production of CRP.
Print | Email article to a friend | Last updated: December 11, 2014. Leptin is a hormone secreted from fat cells that helps to regulate body weight. The name leptin is derived from the Greek word âleptosâ meaning thin. It is sometimes referred to as the âFat Controllerâ.