Diabetes November 2014 PMID 24954193

Temperature-acclimated brown adipose tissue modulates insulin sensitivity in humans.

Paul Lee, Sheila Smith, Joyce Linderman, Amber B Courville, Robert J Brychta, William Dieckmann, Charlotte D Werner, Kong Y Chen, Francesco S Celi

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Overall, discussions reflect a balanced curiosity about the study's findings, with some posters referencing the implications of temperature acclimation on insulin sensitivity, and others questioning the sample size and long-term effects. Words like 'important,' 'potential,' and 'hmm' convey a moderate level of engagement and consideration of the study's impact, while mentions of methodological limitations highlight critical engagement.

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Most posters comment positively or neutrally, recognizing the study's relevance and potential implications for metabolism and health.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, evidenced by mentions of the study and references to ongoing debates or skepticism.

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Comments include references to related research, methodological considerations, and discussions about the significance of findings, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness of the study’s potential importance for metabolic health and future research directions, though they remain cautious about limitations.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored how changing the temperature exposure affects brown adipose tissue (BAT) in humans, showing that BAT activity can be reversibly boosted or suppressed with mild cold or warm conditions over four months.
  • Cold acclimation increased insulin sensitivity and post-meal metabolic processes without altering cold-induced thermogenesis, indicating specific benefits of cold exposure for glucose metabolism.
  • Changes in circulating hormones like leptin and adiponectin correlated with BAT activity and insulin sensitivity, suggesting a link between BAT's thermogenic role and overall glucose regulation in humans.]

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Diabetes, a research journal of the ADA
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⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Humans -Paul Lee et al. https://t.co/KK0MASvrvc @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/WqeXyyblx7

Jun 19, 2023 · 11 likes · 4 shares · 1,221 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Did our desire to create thermoneutral environments (via central heat & air) harm our metabolic health? Older data suggests temperature acclimation is important for BAT recruitment and metabolic regulation. https://t.co/1AtfYo0oRU

May 28, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 15,964 followers View post →
Diabetes, a research journal of the ADA
@Diabetes_ADA · X

⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Humans -Paul Lee et al. https://t.co/KK0MASvrvc @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/WlpA3U2FFt

Nov 6, 2023 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,221 followers View post →
Kuba Kaliciński
@kuba_kalicinski · X

@j00ny369T Thi is abstrct from this study. It was performed on only five men... https://t.co/UG0uj99rv5

Jan 2, 2025 · 4 likes · 143 followers View post →
Ábris Babicz | The Demi Cycle Protocol
@AbrisGains · X

Temperature-acclimated brown adipose tissue modulates insulin sensitivity in humans. (Lee P, Smith S, Linderman J, Courville AB, Brychta RJ, Dieckmann W, Werner CD, Chen KY, Celi FS.) Btw how about you try these out yourself instead of asking for permission from a research https://t.co/kpmcp7UKJp https://t.co/LNR1Egv5NI

Feb 23, 2025 · 3 likes · 58,075 followers View post →
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Jun 19, 2025 · 1 like · 207 followers View post →

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Ábris Babicz | The Demi Cycle Protocol
@AbrisGains · X

Temperature-acclimated brown adipose tissue modulates insulin sensitivity in humans. (Lee P, Smith S, Linderman J, Courville AB, Brychta RJ, Dieckmann W, Werner CD, Chen KY, Celi FS.) Btw how about you try these out yourself instead of asking for permission from a research https://t.co/kpmcp7UKJp https://t.co/LNR1Egv5NI

Feb 23, 2025 · 3 likes · 58,075 followers View post →
Kuba Kaliciński
@kuba_kalicinski · X

@j00ny369T Thi is abstrct from this study. It was performed on only five men... https://t.co/UG0uj99rv5

Jan 2, 2025 · 4 likes · 143 followers View post →
DR LI Health
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Temperature-acclimated brown adipose tissue modulates insulin sensitivity in humans - PubMed https://t.co/pw3mg3UzeJ

Dec 3, 2024 · 204 followers View post →
ADA Professional Publications
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RT @Diabetes_ADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity…

Nov 6, 2023 · 3 shares · 10,592 followers View post →
Ubong Ekperikpe, Ph.D.
@ubong_ekperikpe · X

RT @Diabetes_ADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity…

Nov 6, 2023 · 3 shares · 365 followers View post →
The Williams Lab
@thewilliamslab · X

RT @Diabetes_ADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity…

Nov 6, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,872 followers View post →
Diabetes, a research journal of the ADA
@Diabetes_ADA · X

⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Humans -Paul Lee et al. https://t.co/KK0MASvrvc @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/WlpA3U2FFt

Nov 6, 2023 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,221 followers View post →
Sarah Ros
@holisticarobs · X

RT @Diabetes_ADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity…

Jun 19, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,810 followers View post →
ADA Professional Publications
@ADA_Pubs · X

RT @Diabetes_ADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity…

Jun 19, 2023 · 4 shares · 10,592 followers View post →
The Williams Lab
@thewilliamslab · X

RT @Diabetes_ADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity…

Jun 19, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,872 followers View post →
Diabetes, a research journal of the ADA
@Diabetes_ADA · X

⭐️Best of #DiabetesADA2022⭐️ | #04 ALTMETRIC Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Humans -Paul Lee et al. https://t.co/KK0MASvrvc @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/WqeXyyblx7

Jun 19, 2023 · 11 likes · 4 shares · 1,221 followers View post →
Citizen of EU
@wavetossed · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Did our desire to create thermoneutral environments (via central heat & air) harm our metabolic health? Older data sug…

May 28, 2023 · 2 shares · 9,622 followers View post →
Prof. Nasser Alzerwi
@NAlzerwi · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Did our desire to create thermoneutral environments (via central heat & air) harm our metabolic health? Older data sug…

May 28, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,743 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Did our desire to create thermoneutral environments (via central heat & air) harm our metabolic health? Older data suggests temperature acclimation is important for BAT recruitment and metabolic regulation. https://t.co/1AtfYo0oRU

May 28, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 15,964 followers View post →
Longevity Lab
@longevitylab_ · X

References: 14/14 https://t.co/VBOokrbOuR https://t.co/G9x3JDrcTO https://t.co/xEniaw0EUx https://t.co/mQSOG1n5LB https://t.co/Sqrn0ozcg3 https://t.co/VS1nOOx339

May 27, 2023 · 24 followers View post →
Trace Tidwell
@TraceTidwell · X

@B_Holmer Here's another discussing insulin sensitivity. https://t.co/oQkRdinI6k

Aug 17, 2022 · 30 followers View post →
Alex Leaf
@AlexJLeaf · X

@kevinnbass This was the example that I was thinking of, but it isn't a long-term study evaluating weight loss. Also small sample size of only men. https://t.co/1DqTQeyItk

May 9, 2022 · 4,023 followers View post →
Brendon
@systemlayers · X

@kevinnbass Are people reading the studies wrong? A popular study I pulled up https://t.co/FYt9YWNc9M on the surface seems to purport metabolism benefits (or some reported it) but reading the conclusion it looked unclear. (I'm just a lay person.)

Mar 1, 2022 · 92 followers View post →
Diabetes
@Bainein · X

Temperature-Acclimated Brown Adipose Tissue Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Humans https://t.co/CDsHajoJXB

Jul 2, 2020 · 577 followers View post →