GLP-1 drug tirzepatide may boost calorie-burning brown fat
Summary
New research shows that the drug tirzepatide, which affects GLP-1, might help the body burn more calories by activating brown fat. This could mean tirzepatide works not just by lowering appetite but also by increasing calorie use.Key Facts
- Tirzepatide is a drug related to GLP-1, a natural hormone in the body.
- The drug may increase the activity of brown fat, a type of body fat that burns calories.
- Brown fat helps generate heat by using calories, unlike regular fat which stores calories.
- Activating brown fat could help with weight loss and metabolism.
- The research suggests tirzepatide works in two ways: reducing appetite and boosting calorie burning.
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