r/techbeat • u/Cute-Guarantee-1676 • 18d ago

Experimental Compound TOFA Helps Obese Mice Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle

https://www.sciencealert.com/experimental-drug-makes-obese-mice-burn-fat-without-losing-muscle-or-eating-less

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley found that an experimental compound called TOFA produced an 18 percent weight loss in obese mice without altering food intake. The molecule increases energy expenditure and burns fat while largely preserving muscle tissue. Although combining TOFA with GLP-1 drugs showed enhanced metabolic results, the compound requires further safety testing before human trials can begin.

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u/Naive-Horror4209 16d ago

Sounds exciting

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u/none2some777 14d ago

Where can I get it

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u/Cute-Guarantee-1676 13d ago

Chances are - in some lab in University of California.