Friday, October 14, 2016

New molecule may help fight obesity by converting 'bad' fat to 'good' fat

New research suggests that activation of a chemical called Beta-LGND2 by the estrogen receptor Beta (ER-Beta) reduces obesity and metabolic diseases in mice by converting bad fat (white fat) to good fat (brown fat). This is significant as brown fat increases metabolism and may facilitate weight loss.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2e7TYcV

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