Small Methods magazine published an article about the research of Nanyang Technological University. Local staff has developed a new method that will help to lose about 30% of excess weight.
Researchers created an innovative plaster, which contains a large number of microneedles. Each of them is much thinner than a human hair. Microneedles contain a special medicine that turns energy-saving white fat into energy-consuming brown fat. Brown fat helps burn calories. At the same time, white fatty tissue is the main cause of excess weight.
Professor Peng Chen said in the official speech :
“Our goal is to create an invisible and inexpensive plaster that everyone can easily use.”
Singapore scientists successfully tested an innovative plaster on mice. During the experiments, the white fat of rodents turned into brown and the animals lost weight. Changes with fat occurred five days after application of the plaster. In addition, the level of cholesterol decreased in the body of mice.
Researchers plan to make innovative plaster inexpensive and convenient for consumers.
Weight Loss 