De ce nu ne putem abține de la mâncarea grasă? Explicația pentru pofta de cartofi prăjiți și hamburgeri • Newsweek România

Researchers have identified a protein called OPA1 that may influence the preference for high-fat foods. A study on genetically modified mice showed that the absence of OPA1 in specific neurons led to a significant increase in the preference for fatty foods and faster weight gain. This protein is crucial for mitochondrial function, and its deficiency affects the energy supply to appetite-regulating neurons. The findings suggest potential new avenues for obesity treatment, although it remains unclear if the same mechanism applies to humans.