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Thermogenesis

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science17 days ago•8 min saved

SLIT3 Wiring in Brown Fat Boosts Calorie Burning and Heat Production

A Nature Communications study reveals brown fat uses SLIT3 fragments, produced by BMP1, to drive blood vessel and nerve growth essential for thermogenesis. In mice, removing SLIT3 or its receptor PLXNA1 impairs nerve and vascular networks and lowers heat production, while human fat analyses suggest SLIT3 activity may influence obesity and insulin sensitivity, pointing to therapies that increase energy expenditure rather than curb appetite.

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#brown-fat #neurovascular #obesity

health-and-medicine1 month ago•6 min saved

Low Methionine and Cysteine Diet Sparks Fat Burning in Mice

Reducing two amino acids common in animal protein—methionine and cysteine—in mice boosted energy expenditure by about 20% via beige fat, causing weight loss without changing food intake or activity, and was comparable to constant cold exposure, suggesting diet alone could activate fat-burning pathways, though human relevance remains unproven and further work on safety and applicability is needed.

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#beige-fat #cysteine #health-and-medicine

health-and-fitness3 months ago•4 min saved

Do Cold Temperatures Boost Calorie Burn? Experts Explain

Exposing your body to cold weather can increase calorie burn through shivering and non-shivering thermogenesis, especially below 60-66°F, but factors like wind chill, clothing, and body composition influence the effect. While outdoor cold workouts offer a slight metabolic boost, proper clothing and gradual acclimation are essential for safety and effectiveness.

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#brown-fat #calorie-burn #cold-weather

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Find Diet That Mimics Cold Exposure to Boost Fat Burning

Scientists at the University of Southern Denmark discovered that reducing the amino acids methionine and cysteine in mice's diets can mimic cold exposure, significantly increasing energy expenditure and fat burning, which could lead to new obesity treatments. However, further research is needed to confirm if these effects occur in humans.

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#amino-acids #diet #fat-burning

health5 months ago•5 min saved

New Gut Hormone Found to Boost Fat Burning, Potentially Leading to Next Ozempic

Scientists discovered that the gut hormone FGF19 signals the brain to increase energy expenditure and fat burning, offering promising new avenues for obesity and metabolic disease treatments, similar to drugs like Ozempic.

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#brain-signaling #fgf19 #health

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Brown Fat: The Body's Hidden Weight Loss Secret

Scientists have discovered a protein switch that activates brown fat's calorie-burning heat production, especially in cold conditions, which could lead to new obesity and metabolic disease treatments, although practical applications are still in early stages.

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#brown-fat #metabolism #protein-switch

health-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Power of GDF15: A Breakthrough in Obesity and Diabetes Treatment

Scientists have used a cryogenic electron microscope to unveil the atomic structure of UCP1, a protein found in "good" brown fat that plays a key role in calorie burning and thermogenesis. This breakthrough offers insights into potential treatments for obesity and diabetes by harnessing the activity of UCP1 in brown fat cells to promote weight loss and regulate glucose levels. The research provides the first detailed understanding of UCP1 and its potential for combating obesity and controlling diabetes.

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#brown-fat #diabetes #health-and-science