The body's own bathroom scales: New understanding of obesity

[Chemisse]

The body's own bathroom scales: New understanding of obesity

Researchers have found evidence for the existence of an internal body weight sensing system. This system operates like bathroom scales, registering body weight and thereby fat mass. More knowledge about the sensing mechanism could lead to a better understanding of the causes of obesity as well as new anti-obesity drugs.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171227150442.htm

I've often thought that the body had a thermostat for fat (what I liked to call a "lipostat&quot . It's really interesting that the sensory info is in the lower extremities - suggesting that people who sit a lot are sending false readings to the brain!

[Ohiogal]

1. That was interesting

and I've never seen that site before .... I could sit here for hours reading the articles.... thanks!
("Science is true no matter what you believe"....)