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hi just read interview that mary shomon conducted and leptin levels were mentioned does anyone know how i can have these levels tested and has anyone had these tests done with any success

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I asked the endo and he almost fell of his chair laughing at me he said that there has not been enough reserch done only on mice and that they don't test , end of that conversation !!!

Would be intrested if you can find out more will follow this question with intrest .

Jan Xx

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rosie in reply tonanniejan

what led to you asking about this test, I will see what else I can find out, will let you know how I get on....just got Dr Peatfields book today looking forward to reading it over weekend

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nanniejan in reply tonanniejan

The same as you on Mary's site , let me know if it's worth a read , there is so much out there , but Dr's on the whole in UK don't take notice of any of these things you read about , they are suffering from tunnle vision !!

Jan Xx

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