Friday, April 4, 2008

"Fat' pill: is it the answer to obesity?"

Think about it...!!

"Australian scientists are on the verge of discovering the world's first 'fat' pill, which they're hoping will improve our waistlines and overall wellbeing. While the manufacturers say it could be more than four years until it's available, they're calling for volunteers to take part in an extensive trial in an effort to determine its safety and effectiveness. ACA reports.
Known as the Metabolic Fat Pill, or AOD9604, this is not a synthetic appetite suppressant or gastro-inhibitor. Instead, scientists have isolated a naturally occurring molecule that blocks and metabolically burns fat. Already proven to work in obese laboratory animals, the manufacturers, Metabolic Pharmaceuticals, are now focusing on its fourth human trial and they're looking for volunteers to be 'fat' pill test pilots. "Women Health Canberra

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