The Battle Against Obesity May Be Won By Manipulating Hormone Receptors

Hormone receptors? Nope.

Another receptor? Yes.

In the body's ongoing effort to maintain a healthy weight, an arsenal of cellular proteins called androgen receptors is critical for blocking fat accumulation. Now researchers reporting in the September issue of the Cell Press Journal Chemistry & Biology have discovered that naturally occurring steroids called glucocorticoids can thwart the receptors' activity, ultimately encouraging fat buildup.

The other receptor is the food receptor.

It is known technically as the mouth.

Manipulate it to receive fewer Calories, and the battle against obesity WILL be won.