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Curb Your Appetite with Protein
WLR dietitian Juliette Kellow reports on new research which
suggests that an amino acid called Leucine might help to reduce
appetite.
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Curb Your Appetite with Protein
By WLR Dietitian
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New research from America has suggested that an amino acid
(protein building block) called leucine might help to reduce
appetite. When hungry rats had the amino acid injected into
their brains, their appetite was curbed and they gained a third
less weight over 24 hours than the rats who didn’t have the
injection. Currently the research is in its very early stage and
the researchers conclude that more work needs to be done before
any definite conclusions can be made.
WLR says:
This is an interesting piece of research but it’s important
not to jump to conclusions. At the moment, it’s too soon to say
whether leucine actually needs to be injected to penetrate the
brain or if it would work in humans to suppress appetite. It’s
also unclear whether the leucine found in protein-rich foods
such as meat and eggs has the same effect on the brain.
Nevertheless, there’s certainly no harm in including lean
protein-rich foods in your diet, such as lean red meat, skinless
chicken, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy products, beans and soya. But
remember to count the calories! |
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'If we can change our mind, we can change our
body' Dr Christine Fenn
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Published:
20/12/2007
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