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Experimental compound helps burn fat without muscle loss - Science Daily

Experimental compound helps burn fat without muscle loss - Science Daily

A decades-old compound may point to a new way of treating obesity by making the body burn more energy rather than simply reducing appetite. In mice, TOFA increased energy use by as much as 18%, reduced body fat without significant muscle loss, and improved bl…

GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease over the past several years. Drugs sold as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can produce substanti… [+5085 chars]

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