Cholecystokinin Hormone (CCK)
The cholecystokinin hormone (CCK) is a lesser known hormone that has many powerful effects on cravings and satiety. Where Does Cholecystokinin Come From and What is the Mechanism of Secretion? CCK is secreted from the GI tract after eating via two different mechanisms: Neurons that innervate the gut “detect” the contents of the food you’ve …