Salk scientists made a more effective diet pill
Salk researchers have developed an entirely new type of pill
that tricks the body into thinking it has consumed calories, causing it to burn
fat. The compound effectively stopped weight gain, lowered cholesterol,
controlled blood sugar and minimized inflammation in mice, making it an
excellent candidate for a rapid transition into human clinical trials.
Unlike most diet pills on the market, this new pill, called
fexaramine, doesn’t dissolve into the blood like appetite suppressants or
caffeine-based diet drugs, but remains in the intestines, causing fewer side
effects.