A New Way To Treat Obesity? UV Light Found To Prevent Body Weight Gain

New reserach reveals a potential mechanism through which ultraviolet radiation could influence the regulation of subcutaneous fat. This discovery opens up new potential strategies for treating obesity.

Obesity and metabolic disorders are growing concerns for public health worldwide. In an innovative research effort, dermatologists investigated how ultraviolet (UV) exposure impacts appetite and weight management. Their findings revealed that UV exposure increases norepinephrine levels, reduces leptin levels, and promotes the conversion of white fat into brown fat, which enhances energy expenditure.

These results potentially pave the way for new approaches to prevent and treat obesity and metabolic disorders. Their findings appear in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier.