Discover the Key Assistant in Effortless Weight Loss

SadaNews - Scientists from the Yale University School of Medicine have discovered that a decrease in the level of the amino acid cysteine in the body can effectively stimulate fat burning.

The journal Nature Metabolism indicated that experiments were conducted on mice and healthy individuals who are not obese. It was found that when caloric intake was reduced, participants lost weight, and the level of cysteine in white adipose tissue decreased, which in turn stimulated the conversion of white fat into brown fat - a special type of adipose tissue that does not store energy but rather expends it to produce heat and accelerate the metabolism.

The scientists observed that mice completely deprived of cysteine lost weight at an astounding rate, with fat completely disappearing from their bodies. Their body temperature also dropped by nearly 40%, without causing any harm to body tissues. According to the researchers, a deficiency in cysteine activates defensive mechanisms in the body and restructures the energy metabolism process.

Christian Stadler, director of the oxidative stress laboratory, notes that cysteine plays a role in fat metabolism and is involved in important biochemical reactions, particularly in oxidation and reduction processes. This discovery is promising for developing future weight loss methods that do not rely on strict calorie restriction.

To confirm this hypothesis, the scientists conducted an additional study where participants followed a diet that reduced caloric intake by 14% for a year. The results showed a decrease in inflammation levels in the body, an improvement in muscle condition, and importantly, a decrease in cysteine levels in adipose tissues, accompanied by a continuous decrease in body weight.

Researchers stress that these results could bring about a significant change in obesity combat strategies, as it is now possible to understand the precise mechanism by which white adipose tissue transforms into brown fat. Artificially activating this mechanism could facilitate weight loss for those with limited mobility or those who cannot adhere to strict dietary regimes.

Source: gazeta.ru