How do appetite syrups work? Unpacking the Mechanisms Behind Appetite Stimulants
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According to a study published in the *International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics*, a specific multivitamin, lysine, and zinc-containing syrup showed clinically relevant improvements in appetite and increased food consumption in children and adolescents with loss of appetite. Appetite syrups work by targeting the complex physiological pathways in the body that regulate hunger and fullness. These mechanisms can vary depending on the active ingredients used, which range from antihistamines to vitamins and herbal extracts.