Use of ghrelin for treating low body weight and body fat in gastrectomized individuals

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of ghrelin or analogues thereof for treating the symptoms of malnutrition in an individual having been subjected to gastrectomy. Specifically, the instant invention pertains to the use of ghrelin or analogues or secretagogues thereof for increasing body weight, body fat mass, appetite and the well being in an gastrectomized individual.