Scientists Discover Promising Hormone for Weight Loss: A Potential Breakthrough in Fighting Obesity

The video discusses a study on using a naturally occurring hormone, PYY 336, to help overweight individuals lose weight by suppressing appetite. Conducted by scientists at Imperial College and Hammersmith Hospital, the study involved injecting the hormone into both slim and obese participants. Results showed that PYY 336 effectively suppressed appetite in both groups, with obese individuals having lower natural levels of the hormone. This suggests that PYY 336 plays a crucial role in signaling the brain when enough food has been consumed, potentially offering a new approach to tackling obesity, a significant health issue in the UK and globally.

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What role does the hormone PYY 336 play in the body?