An
injection that makes fat disappear? This revolutionary weight-loss breakthrough
reported in major U. S. publications, such as The Washington Post
and also internationally, such as The
Herald Sun,
Australia’s biggest newspaper.
Sound
like another scam? Consider the source: Dr. Zofia Zukowska. Be assured, Dr. Zukowska is not a snake-oil
promoter. Indeed, she is a highly educated and talented researcher at
It’s
not an easy read. Fortunately for laypersons like me, the remarkable results of
her research are summarized in the opening paragraph of the abstract.
Briefly,
what Dr. Zukowska has been able to do in experimental animals is manipulate a
particular chemical (neuropeptide Y, referred to as NPY) so that fat is either
increased or decreased. The result is that fat can be “remodeled.”
The
implications of this research are stunning. Lips or breasts could be enlarged
through a simple injection. More importantly for most of us, belly fat could
disappear with a shot in the stomach.
Human
testing is about two years away, but Dr. Zukowska’s research could make dieting
and surgical enhancements obsolete, assuming, of course, that any side effects
are manageable.
Satisfying
our desire to look better isn’t enough. We still need to exercise our bodies to
build strength, maintain balance, strengthen the heart and remain flexible.
Still, trimming down might encourage those of us who are discouraged by our excess
weight to become more physically active.
This
is exciting research. I’m staying in touch with Dr. Zukowska’s staff because I
want to be first in line for a tummy injection. I have a couple of pounds of
stubborn fat on my belly that just won’t go away! I’ll keep you posted.
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