Vital Signs

We've been told that counting calories is the key to weight loss. However, hormones may play a more pivotal role.

"The body doesn't actually respond to calories. The body only responds to hormones. ... So hormones are what tells your body what to do," says nephrologist (kidney health specialist) Dr. Jason Fung.

Which hormones are driving obesity?

On "Vital Signs" with Brendon Fallon, Dr. Fung explains that the hormone insulin is released when you eat, telling the body to store fat. When you don't eat, insulin levels decrease, signaling your body to burn calories.

"If you are obese, well, what told your body to store all that fat? It was insulin. You have too much of it," Dr. Fung says.

Frequently snacking on highly processed food spikes insulin and leads to weight gain.

Fung notes that before snacking became a staple in American culture, obesity rates were much lower.

"If you are eating constantly, well, basically you're constantly telling your body 'store body fat, store body fat,'" he says.

Fung says insulin is not the only hormone at play. He said some foods trigger the same hormones as popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, which signal the body to stop eating.

"So GLP-1 is a satiety hormone that certain foods will stimulate and certain foods won't," he said.

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Unlocking the Power of GLP-1 Hormones for Weight Loss