Appetite stimulant
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Appetite stimulant
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An orexigenic, or appetite stimulant, is a drug, hormone, or compound that increases appetite and may induce hyperphagia. This can be a medication or a naturally occurring neuropeptide hormone, such as ghrelin, orexin or neuropeptide Y, which increases hunger and therefore enhances food consumption. Usually appetite enhancement is considered an undesirable side effect of certain drugs as it leads to unwanted weight gain, but sometimes it can be beneficial and a drug may be prescribed solely for
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Substance that increases appetite
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appetite_stimulant
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2024-02-01T16:27:33Z
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