Study finds fat cells retain "memory" of obesity, complicating weight maintenance post-loss.

A new study in Nature reveals that fat tissue retains a "memory" of obesity, even after weight loss, making it harder to maintain a healthy weight. Researchers found lasting changes in gene activity and metabolic processes in fat cells from both humans and mice, which could explain the common "yo-yo" effect. The study suggests that these persistent epigenetic modifications in fat cells could help inform future strategies for weight management.

November 18, 2024
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