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Chiliconkarma t1_iw6ioeo wrote

Reply to comment by basmwklz in A gut-derived hormone suppresses sugar appetite and regulates food choice in Drosophila (Nov 2022) by basmwklz

I wonder how efficient that method of "diet" would be.

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curiousfirefly t1_iw6p5pe wrote

It surpresses sugar cravings, but promotes storage of fats. Depends on the balance of these effects, but I'm guessing it'll end up cancelling eachother out.

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myurr t1_iw6qpre wrote

I guess it depends if it helps break an addiction and leads to better long term eating. A month or two of gaining fat to change long term diet into a healthier one once off this hormone would be a worthwhile exchange for many people.

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SensitiveTurtles t1_iw721qj wrote

Isn’t “promoting storage of fats” the same as saying “reduces glycogen available for muscles and brain”? So would this lead to lower energy levels? Seems like we’re attenuating one of the only benefits of fast absorbing carbs.

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RedditIsDogshit1 t1_iw6yoz8 wrote

Doesn’t that sound exactly like the sort of thing somebody wishing to enter ketosis would be seeking?

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kkngs t1_iw997d3 wrote

Other way around, they want the fat cells to be releasing energy not storing it, I think?

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seehp t1_iw6t75s wrote

Advertisements are stronger. We should ban them first and I would expect quite a change.

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_DeifyTheMachine_ t1_iw6vlif wrote

Exactly. Disgusts me that we allow companies to plaster all their products in vibrant colours, mascots, questionable wording. The kids are especially vulnerable to this sort of advertising. And ironically kids food are some of the most unhealthy, especially in terms of how calorie-dense they are.

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wwiybb t1_iw74zsv wrote

That and trying to find food without sugar. There are about 20 different names for sugar and they all use it to conceal what's in the food. Wife had to do a sugar free diet one time holy crap what a pita it's in everything.

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DocRedbeard t1_iw6zn48 wrote

This is basically how the new diabetic medication mounjaro works. It's a glp-1/gip and it's extremely effective at weight loss.

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