August 2013 PMID 23867622

Recruited brown adipose tissue as an antiobesity agent in humans.

Takeshi Yoneshiro, Sayuri Aita, Mami Matsushita, Takashi Kayahara, Toshimitsu Kameya, Yuko Kawai, Toshihiko Iwanaga, Masayuki Saito

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The discussions primarily emphasize the potential of brown adipose tissue activation for weight management, with comments highlighting cold exposure and dietary factors as promising methods, using enthusiastic language like 'work' and 'future of treatments' to convey optimism and relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea of activating brown adipose tissue for weight loss, with some expressing certainty about its benefits.

InterestHigh interest

The topic appears highly engaging, especially with mentions of cold exposure, fat burning, and potential treatments, indicating strong curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts discuss specific methods like cold exposure and spicy food, reflecting active involvement and curiosity about mechanisms.

ImpactModerate impact

There's recognition that the findings could influence obesity treatments and metabolic health, suggesting a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how brown adipose tissue (BAT), which helps burn fat and produce heat, can be activated in humans through cold exposure and capsinoids, potentially reducing body fat.
  • Repeated cold exposure and capsinoid intake both increase BAT activity, which correlates with higher energy expenditure and decreased body fat, showing that BAT can be recruited even in older individuals or those with initially low BAT activity.
  • The findings suggest that activating BAT could be a promising strategy for obesity management by boosting energy expenditure and promoting fat loss through simple, non-invasive methods like cold exposure and dietary supplements.]

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Kaisla Saastamoinen
@KaislaSaas · X

Are women humans too? Article about a connection between lower room temperatures and weight - citing 1 study done on 5 males, one on 51 humans=males (https://t.co/QaYjGoP04a), one where test subject genders not revealed. Does this apply on women at all?

Jan 27, 2020 · 24 likes · 3 shares · 314 followers View post →
Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

How To Increase Brown Fat 101 Get Cold: Ice baths are a popular meme for a reason.. they WORK Adult men with low brown fat sat in a 63 degrees F room for 2 hours daily for 6 weeks Causing them to burn ~ 108–289 extra calories https://t.co/pPDdwngR2R

Apr 5, 2023 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 49,251 followers View post →
Leland Stillman, MD
@StillmanMD · X

Cold exposure and/or spicy food are necessary for brown fat. Are they the future of treatments for diabetes and obesity? I think so! https://t.co/AWazIdPFqS

Apr 21, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 24,173 followers View post →
naimsufi
@naeeemmm · X

rujukan: - https://t.co/Y6eu63EYwL - https://t.co/6fcyjoXN4U - https://t.co/kubGlA9055 - https://t.co/G2CkUJkIPQ - https://t.co/LXOVthHZPh - https://t.co/LXOVthHZPh - https://t.co/tCeHCOO21L - https://t.co/qup0bVGTqb - https://t.co/JWjr8JzVE1

Jul 4, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,169 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@G0LFSCIENCE @whsource Well, yes, and this has been experimentally demonstrated, but the effect isn't very large. https://t.co/IYogw8Npel

Oct 9, 2021 · 1 like · 501 followers View post →
NKC gender & science
@NKC_CZ · X

RT @KaislaSaas: Are women humans too? Article about a connection between lower room temperatures and weight - citing 1 study done on 5 male…

Feb 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,763 followers View post →

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Javed Alam
@jalam1001 · X

RT @zaidkdahhaj: How To Increase Brown Fat 101 Get Cold: Ice baths are a popular meme for a reason.. they WORK Adult men with low brown…

Dec 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,006 followers View post →
INGENEZ SOLUTIONS
@Ingenezkc · X

RT @zaidkdahhaj: How To Increase Brown Fat 101 Get Cold: Ice baths are a popular meme for a reason.. they WORK Adult men with low brown…

Dec 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 98 followers View post →
naimsufi
@naeeemmm · X

rujukan: - https://t.co/Y6eu63EYwL - https://t.co/6fcyjoXN4U - https://t.co/kubGlA9055 - https://t.co/G2CkUJkIPQ - https://t.co/LXOVthHZPh - https://t.co/LXOVthHZPh - https://t.co/tCeHCOO21L - https://t.co/qup0bVGTqb - https://t.co/JWjr8JzVE1

Jul 4, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,169 followers View post →
Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

How To Increase Brown Fat 101 Get Cold: Ice baths are a popular meme for a reason.. they WORK Adult men with low brown fat sat in a 63 degrees F room for 2 hours daily for 6 weeks Causing them to burn ~ 108–289 extra calories https://t.co/pPDdwngR2R

Apr 5, 2023 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 49,251 followers View post →
AMPK PhD
@AMPKPhD · X

@jerryteixeira @ScepticalDoctor @strengthlogapp "Body fat mass of the cold group significantly decreased at week 6 compared with week 0 (–5.2% ± 1.9% change, P < 0.05), whereas body weight and fat-free mass did not change significantly" https://t.co/kRY55wkaNk https://t.co/ELLpI9zeVE

Aug 25, 2022 · 64 followers View post →
Daviid
@DaviidMPB · X

@Rebecaig Science does not agree DOI: 10.1111/obr.12584 DOI: 10.1172/JCI67803 DOI: 10.1038/nm.3891 https://t.co/ewGvPYluqs DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2281.2000.00235.x DOI: 10.1172/JCI67803 (Y en una búsqueda de 5min, xD).

Jan 20, 2022 · 305 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@KevinH_PhD @raphaels7 @Iceman_Hof I estimate about ~5h/d in 17C. Less in BAT+ phenotype, more in BAT- phenotype. https://t.co/IYogw8Npel

Dec 15, 2021 · 501 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@KingManninen @whsource It actually does. Cold exposure yields more thermogenesis (to keep you alive and well) and reduces fat mass. There's also a fun, illegal weight loss drug that increases thermogenesis at the mitochondrial level to do it. https://t.co/IYogw8Npel https://t.co/f5O5UIPmHu

Oct 9, 2021 · 501 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@G0LFSCIENCE @whsource Well, yes, and this has been experimentally demonstrated, but the effect isn't very large. https://t.co/IYogw8Npel

Oct 9, 2021 · 1 like · 501 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

Regular cold exposure and capsaicin consumption apparently cause fat loss via upregulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. https://t.co/IYogw8Npel

Aug 21, 2021 · 501 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

体脂肪が減った これだけの手間をかけるなら普通に1日の摂取カロリーを減らしたほうがダイエットには効果的 https://t.co/PAXlBpNKyH アンチエイジングに使うのはアリ 体脂肪の減り方こそ少ないものの深部体温が上昇する方法は他に少ないので貴重なテクニック 脂肪燃焼の他に体の抗酸化力がアップする

Sep 2, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

寒さで脂肪が燃えやすくなるのは褐色脂肪細胞が活性化するから 褐色脂肪細胞 俗に「良い脂肪」などと呼ばれる特殊な脂肪 カロリーを消費する機能を持っている 褐色脂肪細胞とダイエットに関するデータ https://t.co/PAXlBpNKyH https://t.co/rKcdPOke16 寒さで脂肪が燃えるのは人の脳に自動の温度調節

Sep 2, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

冷水で褐色細胞が刺激されるのは間違いない https://t.co/rKcdPOke16 2013年の論文 16℃の部屋に1日2時間ほどいたら6週間で5%も体脂肪が減った 体温を維持するために褐色細胞が脂肪を燃やしてくれたのが原因 https://t.co/PAXlBpNKyH 冬にスイミングをしたら体内の抗酸化機能が上がった

Mar 14, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
Czech Women's Union
@CeskySvazZen · X

RT @KaislaSaas: Are women humans too? Article about a connection between lower room temperatures and weight - citing 1 study done on 5 male…

Feb 5, 2020 · 3 shares · 967 followers View post →
TinybutMighty1388
@TinybutM · X

RT @KaislaSaas: Are women humans too? Article about a connection between lower room temperatures and weight - citing 1 study done on 5 male…

Feb 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 19 followers View post →
NKC gender & science
@NKC_CZ · X

RT @KaislaSaas: Are women humans too? Article about a connection between lower room temperatures and weight - citing 1 study done on 5 male…

Feb 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,763 followers View post →
Kaisla Saastamoinen
@KaislaSaas · X

Are women humans too? Article about a connection between lower room temperatures and weight - citing 1 study done on 5 males, one on 51 humans=males (https://t.co/QaYjGoP04a), one where test subject genders not revealed. Does this apply on women at all?

Jan 27, 2020 · 24 likes · 3 shares · 314 followers View post →
Random Debris
@RndDebris · X

"Recruited brown adipose tissue as an antiobesity agent in humans" https://t.co/0aVgXEoVQu

May 19, 2019 · 14 followers View post →
Leland Stillman, MD
@StillmanMD · X

Cold exposure and/or spicy food are necessary for brown fat. Are they the future of treatments for diabetes and obesity? I think so! https://t.co/AWazIdPFqS

Apr 21, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 24,173 followers View post →