Ghrelin
The hunger hormone. Triggers hunger and affects sleep and mood.
In general
- Higher
- Intense, urgent hunger. Late-night cravings. Hard to fast or lose weight.
- Typical
- Healthy hunger before meals. Good appetite control. Stable energy.
- Lower
- Reduced appetite, possible undereating. May feel less motivated.
For women
- Higher
- Intense cravings especially before periods. Night eating. Hard to control portions.
- Typical
- Natural hunger signals. Appetite matches needs. Stable mood.
- Lower
- Reduced appetite. May undereat without realising. Can affect energy and periods.
For men
- Higher
- Intense hunger, late-night eating, cravings. Hard to stick to any diet.
- Typical
- Healthy hunger at meal times. Good workout fuel. Stable mood.
- Lower
- Low appetite, may undereat. Can affect gym performance and muscle building.
If it tends to run high
- Eat Within 1 Hour
Eating within an hour of waking helps suppress the morning ghrelin surge.
- High-Fiber Meals
Fiber stretches your stomach wall, which directly suppresses ghrelin release.
If it tends to run low
- Regular Meal Times
Set consistent eating times to re-establish your ghrelin rhythm.
This page is general education, not medical advice. HormoneGPT shows patterns based on your answers and does not measure ghrelin levels. If you are worried about symptoms, talk to a doctor; a blood test is the only way to measure hormone levels.