Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the US have proved that a gene which was discovered 50 years might actually control the body type that we have as individuals and could point the way to new treatments for obesity. The gene is called adipose and we have written about this gene before. The new research was based on research involving mice where this particular gene was switched on and off and up and down. The results showed that when adipose activity was increased then the mice ate the same as or more than normal mice but they did not pile on the pounds. They had improved health which included having diabetes resistant fat cells and were better able to control insulin and blood sugar metabolism. Animals with reduced adipose activity were fatter, less healthy and had diabetes.
This latest development is excellent news for future obesity treatments as the activity of the adipose can be turned up and down, not just on and off. Any drug that targets this gene’s activity will be many years off so please do not ask us if we have anything to deal with this now! If you are looking for diet pills then please navigate to our home page and request a free consultation.