A liver hormone could help shut down cravings for sweets and alcohol.
Researchers are already evaluating forms of the hormone for drugs to combat obesity, type 2 diabetes and alcoholism.
The perceived ability to moderate sweets and alcohol intake may not be mind over matter, as it is hormones over hunger.
New research suggests that a liver hormone could keep cravings for alcohol and sweets in check, according to University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center.
It was the first time a liver hormone was observed impacting alcohol and sugar preference in mammals, said Steven Kliewer, professor of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at UT Southwestern and one of the study's senior authors.
The findings were published in the journal Cell Metabolism on Dec. 24, 2015.
Source: techtimes.com
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