Does MCH Increase Appetite? The Definitive Guide to Melanin-Concentrating Hormone
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Extensive studies in rodents with melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) have demonstrated that this neuropeptide is a potent orexigen, meaning it stimulates appetite. Located primarily in the brain's feeding center, MCH plays a critical role in regulating food intake and contributing to overall body weight gain in mammals.