Can Brown Fat Help Protect Against Diabetes?
Known for shielding the body from cold morning temperatures, researchers now believe that brown fat can help control variations in glucose levels - a forewarning of diabetes.
According to researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia, brown fat has displayed a natural rhythm in consuming glucose. While these rhythms may have provided warmth for ancestors during frigid mornings, they may also help regulate glucose levels for today’s humans regardless of weather conditions.
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"Marked day-to-day glucose variations have been proposed to be a precursor of diabetes," said Paul Lee, lead author of the study. "For modern humans who do not rely on it for cold protection, the energy-consuming brown fat rhythm may act as a glucose buffer, smoothing glucose fluctuations and lessening the stress on the pancreas."
Brown fat not the cure-all
Huge swings in glucose levels increase the risks of major complications, which often include visual impairment, cardiovascular and kidney disease and neurological issues. However, while brown fat may play a positive role in regulating variations in glucose levels, the researchers are taking a cautious approach regarding long-term implications of the study.
"While interesting and promising, brown fat is not the solution to finding a cure for diabetes, at least not now," said Lee. "A balanced diet and regular exercise are the cornerstones of healthy metabolism and should not be forgotten."
Source: EurekAlert!
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