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August
2008
In Rare Disorder, Low Levels Of Brain Chemical May Lead To Obesity
In Rare Disorder, Low Levels Of Brain Chemical May Lead To Obesity
A brain chemical that plays a role in long term memory also appears to be involved in regulating how much people eat and their likelihood of becoming obese, according to a National Institutes of Health study of a rare genetic condition. Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is, as its name implies, produced in the brain. Studies of laboratory animals have suggested it also helps control appetite and weight.
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