J Pineal Res November 2013 PMID 24007241

Melatonin induces browning of inguinal white adipose tissue in Zucker diabetic fatty rats.

Aroa Jiménez-Aranda, Gumersindo Fernández-Vázquez, Daniel Campos, Mohamed Tassi, Lourdes Velasco-Perez, Dun-Xian Tan, Russel J Reiter, Ahmad Agil

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What people are saying

The analyses reflect a positive reception toward the research, with posts emphasizing melatonin's role in activating brown fat and promoting weight loss without affecting appetite, using phrases like 'more activated brown fat' and 'helps lower obesity.' The tone suggests curiosity and recognition of the study's potential implications, particularly in their mention of proteins like UCP1, which underscores a deeper understanding and interest in the biological mechanisms involved.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that melatonin positively influences brown fat activity and obesity reduction, indicating general agreement with the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of how melatonin affects fat metabolism and weight is highly intriguing, especially given its implications for obesity treatments.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some depth of engagement, with posters referencing specific proteins like UCP1 and PGC1α, and discussing mechanisms like thermogenesis, showing interest beyond surface-level reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

While the posts highlight potential health benefits and mechanisms, the overall impact seems moderate, as these are still experimental findings not yet translating into clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

  • Melatonin promotes the transformation of white fat tissue into brown fat, which helps burn calories and generate heat, in Zucker diabetic fatty rats.
  • The study found that melatonin increases temperature in fat areas, raises levels of heat-related proteins like UCP1 and PGC1, and enhances the thermogenic (heat-producing) ability of fat without changing activity levels or hunger.
  • These effects suggest that melatonin could help regulate body weight and improve metabolism by turning white fat into more active, heat-producing brown-like fat.]

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Zaid K. Dahhaj
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Get Excellent Sleep: Endogenous melatonin influences brown fat Rats who had higher levels of melatonin had more activated brown fat (better ability to burn calories) Melatonin helps lower obesity in rats WITHOUT affecting food intake and activity https://t.co/4LijsCPVu3

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KOJI@プライマルコーチ
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【メラトニンは脂肪の褐色化に関与】 経口メラトニン投与が熱産生関連タンパクを増加 →UCP1⇧ →PGC‐1α⇧ ⇒⇒ 白色脂肪細胞の褐色化 https://t.co/mi155qvAoN https://t.co/41OKQzZ8O3

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RT @zaidkdahhaj: Get Excellent Sleep: Endogenous melatonin influences brown fat Rats who had higher levels of melatonin had more activat…

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Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

Get Excellent Sleep: Endogenous melatonin influences brown fat Rats who had higher levels of melatonin had more activated brown fat (better ability to burn calories) Melatonin helps lower obesity in rats WITHOUT affecting food intake and activity https://t.co/4LijsCPVu3

Apr 5, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 49,248 followers View post →
KOJI@プライマルコーチ
@kojija · X

【メラトニンは脂肪の褐色化に関与】 経口メラトニン投与が熱産生関連タンパクを増加 →UCP1⇧ →PGC‐1α⇧ ⇒⇒ 白色脂肪細胞の褐色化 https://t.co/mi155qvAoN https://t.co/41OKQzZ8O3

Mar 29, 2021 · 1 like · 2,317 followers View post →