– published in World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Summary
Ayurveda Meets Endocrinology
This insightful article bridges Ayurveda’s concepts of Kshudha (hunger) and Trupti (satiety) with modern neuroendocrine mechanisms. It proposes that the Ayurvedic understanding of digestive fire (Agni), appetite, and satisfaction correlates with key hormones like ghrelin and leptin. This integration offers a rich, interdisciplinary view of eating behaviors and highlights a novel, holistic perspective, suggesting that optimizing Agni may offer a traditional pathway for modulating these vital appetite-regulating pathways.