Catalan Scientists Develop Couch Fat-Burning Medicine
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New Research: Scientists have injected a protein called neuritin 1 into animals intravenously. This protein, found in adipose tissue, boosts energy burning and prevents fat generation, similar to the effects of exercise.
Advantage over ozempic: This method appears to have a key advantage over the drug Ozempic. Muscle Mass Preservation: Dr. Antonio zorzano, the lead researcher, explains that Ozempic can lead to muscle mass loss with prolonged use. However, studies with mice show that neuritin 1 does not cause this muscle loss.
source: The information comes from an article in La Vanguardia and includes a quote from Dr. Zorzano on RAC1 radio.
