National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP)’s Post

The energy that powers our cells comes from three types of nutrients, so when the body resists using one form of fuel, it takes more of another. Some people's bodies can more easily make the switch between fuel sources based on what it needs. A new IRP study conducted by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)'s Dr. Paolo Piaggi and his colleagues suggests that people whose bodies have trouble moving from using carbs as fuel to burning fats might have larger appetites, and are more likely to gain weight over time. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/GlzAhfu #NIH_IRP

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Neill Friedman

Bioenergetisist , Executive Director of The BERG F, Ph.D. candidate, Laboratory Technician Demonstrator.

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I have not yet read the study but I am a firm believer that metabolic flexibility is key to extending healthspan. As an organisim we are evolved towards optimising this. The opposite to metabolic flexibility is metabolic dependance which I believe sits at the heart of chronic diseases and unhealthy ageing.

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Theodora Rapp Graham

Assoc. Prof. Emerita of English, Interdisciplinary Humanities, American Studies at Penn State University Harrisburg

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Thanks. Will read tomorrow when I'm well rested. It's almost midnight and I have yet to eat some dinner. Dumb!

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Jenny Blau, MD

Executive Medical Director, Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism

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Congratulations Paolo Piaggi !

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