The Lep levels in HT vs. NC (10.02 ± 6.35 vs. 5.75 ± 2.27), OHT vs. NC (13.13 ± 7.26 vs. 5.75 ± 2.27) and OHT vs. HT (13.13 ± 7.26 vs. 10.02 ± 6.35) showed highly significant variations (p < 0.0001). Here, LEP is linked to hematocrit.