Scientists may have discovered an anti-obesity pill that could free dieters
from all eating restrictions and also help slow down the ageing process.
A study published in the journal,” Mechanism of ageing and Development, suggested that the pill may “lock in” the benefits of dieting, allowing dieters to return to normal eating with out putting on weight.
According to the researchers from Britain’s University of Liver Pool, the pill-a dietary supplement called Alpha Lipoic acid- also slows ageing, which is a known effect of low-calorie diets.
Malcolm Goyns, director of immorgene concepts, a scientific research company in Stockton-on tees, who led the reasearh,said he was sufficiently himself.
:Our discovery indicates that by following a calorie restriction diet for six months and taking Alpha-lipoic acid while eating normally, the same life extension effect will be experienced.” Goyns was quoted as saying by the Independent news paper on Thursday. How ever, he cautioned that by simply adding the supplement to the diet has no effect.
“It seems that alpha- lipoic acid fools the body into behaving as if it was still on what ever diet it was following before the supplement was added,” he said, adding “ we found there was an anti-obesity effect as well” The finding however, has parked a row between tow of the scientists who carried out the research, conducted in rats.over whether it can be applied to human being.
“It is an unusual and interesting finding and it needs repeating in further research. That was as far as I wasprepared to go,but Malcolm wanted apply it to human. I said I didn’t agree with his interpretation and we had to wait for further studies.” Said Brian Merry of the school of Biological science at British University.
The New Indian Express; 08-08-08
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