Scientists have Found the Molecule that Switches Off Hunger in the Brain

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Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine, and partner institutions have uncovered a new explanation for how exercise promotes weight loss.

Their work revealed that Lac-Phe, a compound generated during physical activity, decreases appetite in mice and contributes to weight reduction. The results were published in Nature Metabolism.

“Regular exercise is considered a powerful way to lose weight and to protect from obesity-associated diseases, such as diabetes or heart conditions,” said co-corresponding author Dr. Yang He, assistant professor of pediatrics–neurology at Baylor and investigator at the Duncan NRI. “Exercise helps lose weight by increasing the amount of energy the body uses; however, it is likely that other mechanisms are also involved.”

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[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

Solves global obesity..  

(or at least helps it)

[Accuphase]

@FloatingFatMan

Essential reading my friend.

"I eat because I'm unhappy. I'm unhappy because I eat"

-Fat Bastard

[Accuphase]

@FloatingFatMan

Not sure about you, but I'm hoping there's another Austin Powers movie around the corner!

[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

On 04/10/2025 at 00:19, Accuphase said:

@FloatingFatMan

Essential reading my friend.

"I eat because I'm unhappy. I'm unhappy because I eat"

-Fat Bastard

Mr. English Colonel, telling me to lose weight... Oh I'm a hard case he says, well listen up Sonny Jim, I ate a baby! Oh aye, baby! The other other white meat. Baby, it's what's for dinner!