Set-point theory contends that once you establish and set cholecystokinin at a lower level, it is possible to eat much more food without gaining weight.

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Set-point theory proposes that the body has a natural weight "set point" that it strives to maintain, and that it is difficult to significantly lower or raise this set point. It does not suggest that lowering levels of cholecystokinin (a hormone involved in digestion and appetite regulation) can allow for eating more without gaining weight.

Set-Point Theory Contends That Once You Establish and Set Cholecystokinin