Viagra could prove useful in the fight against obesity
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Viagra has been found to convert white fat cells into beige fat cells, potentially aiding in weight control (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Researchers from the University of Bonn have treated mice with Viagra and discovered that the drug converts white fat cells (those unwanted denizens of the belly and similar swollen regions) into beige fat cells. Instead of storing excess energy, these recently discovered beige fat cells burn the energy from ingested food and convert it to heat. Viagra also appears (at least in mice) to decrease the risk of other complications caused by obesity.
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