Anti sweet tooth hormone suppresses need for sweets, says study
Posted on: 22/Apr/2016 2:12:57 PM
A study led by researchers at the University of Iowa has found a major way of curing the sweet tooth. They have named a hormone that is found in the liver the anti sweet tooth hormone. The study was published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
In the study on mice, the researchers found that the hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) suppresses the consumption of simple sugars. The hormone is produced by the liver when there is high carbohydrate levels in the body. The hormone enters the bloodstream and sends a signal to the brain the suppress the urge for sweets.
Say the researchers, This is the first liver-derived hormone that regulates sugar intake specifically. The research could improve diet and help patients who are diabetic or obese. (We) have known for a while that FGF21 can enhance insulin sensitivity. Now, there`s this dimension where FGF21 can help people who might not be able to sense when they`ve had enough sugar, which may contribute to diabetes.
