A recent paper in a well-known journal Nature Medicines has discussed the role of previously undocumented immune cells that interact with a nervous system that can have a direct effect on the fat metabolism. Researchers have conducted initial experiments and explored the underlying mechanism on the genetically modified mice. Later, they collected human samples and a similar mechanism was confirmed. Hence this breakthrough research has a potential to change the nature of the obesity treatments.
This article will provide highlights of available scientific evidence and this novel concept. Obesity is a global epidemic whose prevalence is steadily raising and about 13% of adults were reported to be obese in 2014. There are well-known comorbidities associated with obesity (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and circular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases) pose a significant…
