A low ‐protein diet induces body weight loss and browning of subcutaneous white adipose tissue through enhanced expression of hepatic Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21)

Conclusions: Our results reinforce the involvement of FGF21 in coordinating energy homeostasis under a range of nutritional conditions. Moreover, here we describe an approach to increase the endogenous production of FGF21, which if demonstrated functional in humans, could generate a treatment for obesity.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Nahrung / Food - December 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Albert P érez‐Martí, Maite Garcia‐Guasch, Anna Tresserra‐Rimbau, Alexandra Carrilho‐Do‐Rosário, Ramon Estruch, Jordi Salas‐Salvadó, Miguel Ángel Martínez‐González, Rosa Lamuela‐Raventós, Pedro F. Marrero, Diego Haro, Joana Relat Tags: Research Article Source Type: research