Does Altitude Decrease Appetite?

Reductions in appetite are maximal in the first several days upon arrival to altitude when protein and caloric intake decrease 30 and 40% respectively.

Does altitude suppress appetite?

Research suggests that high altitudes suppress appetite and increase metabolism.

Does altitude affect eating?

Ultimately, ascent to higher altitudes has been shown to cause a decrease in appetite, increase in basal metabolic rate, and an overall decrease in body weight. Some of these factors return to closer to baseline after acclimatization, but this can take weeks to months depending on the person.