Curing H. pylori Changes Stomach Ghrelin and Can Cause Weight Gain

H. pylori eradication increased gastric ghrelin expression and was associated with increased appetite and body weight gain, explaining the weight gain commonly reported after successful H. pylori treatment.

Jang, Eun Jeong et al.·Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology·2008·Moderate Evidenceclinical-trial
RPEP-01359Clinical TrialModerate Evidence2008RETHINKTHC RESEARCH DATABASErethinkthc.com/research

Quick Facts

Study Type
clinical-trial
Evidence
Moderate Evidence
Sample
Not reported

What This Study Found

H. pylori eradication restored gastric ghrelin expression and increased circulating ghrelin levels, correlating with increased appetite and BMI gain — providing the hormonal mechanism for the weight gain commonly observed after successful H. pylori treatment.

Key Numbers

How They Did This

clinical-trial study.

Why This Research Matters

Relevant for neuropeptides, gut-healing.

The Bigger Picture

Advances peptide research.

What This Study Doesn't Tell Us

See abstract.

Questions This Raises

  • ?Further research needed.
  • ?Clinical translation to evaluate.

Trust & Context

Key Stat:
Key finding H. pylori eradication restored gastric ghrelin expression and increased circulating ghrelin levels, correlating with increased appetite and BMI gain —
Evidence Grade:
moderate evidence.
Study Age:
Published in 2008.
Original Title:
The influence of the eradication of Helicobacter pylori on gastric ghrelin, appetite, and body mass index in patients with peptic ulcer disease.
Published In:
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 23 Suppl 2, S278-85 (2008)
Database ID:
RPEP-01359

Evidence Hierarchy

Meta-Analysis / Systematic Review
Randomized Controlled Trial
Cohort / Case-Control
Cross-Sectional / ObservationalSnapshot without intervening
This study
Case Report / Animal Study
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was studied?

Curing H. pylori Changes Stomach Ghrelin and Can Cause Weight Gain

What was found?

H. pylori eradication increased gastric ghrelin expression and was associated with increased appetite and body weight gain, explaining the weight gain commonly reported after successful H. pylori treatment.

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Cite This Study

RPEP-01359·https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01359

APA

Jang, Eun Jeong; Park, Sang Woon; Park, Ju Sang; Park, Sang Jong; Hahm, Ki-Baik; Paik, So Ya; Sin, Mi Kyung; Lee, Eon Sook; Oh, Sang Woo; Park, Cheol Young; Baik, Hyun Wook. (2008). The influence of the eradication of Helicobacter pylori on gastric ghrelin, appetite, and body mass index in patients with peptic ulcer disease.. Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 23 Suppl 2, S278-85. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1746.2008.05415.x

MLA

Jang, Eun Jeong, et al. "The influence of the eradication of Helicobacter pylori on gastric ghrelin, appetite, and body mass index in patients with peptic ulcer disease.." Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1746.2008.05415.x

RethinkPeptides

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