All articles tagged with #thermogenesis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.