Canker Sore Drug: The New Weight Loss Tool

New studies show that a recently created drug to treat mouth ulcers could also be used as a weight loss aid. Amlexanox was developed by the University of Michigan – the team of researchers involved in the project also found some interesting results with regards to weight loss. In a trial based on the reactions of mice, the researchers discovered that the obese rodents lost weight after being injected with Amlexanox. There was also a noted loss of overall body weight, as well as a decrease in fatty liver and reduction in the prevalence of type-2 diabetes.

The drug works by changing the action of the genes which control your metabolism, thus working as an appetite suppressant – it is for this reason that scientists believe Amlexanox could work as a diet aid. It works by inhibiting both the IKKE and TBK1 pathways which work together to halt the metabolism. By reducing this process, the treatment creates a more effective metabolic rate to burn more energy and fat. Diets don’t work simply because your body adjusts by reducing your metabolism when you reduce your calorie intake. This drug could offer a way around this problem.

The trial is intended to be carried out on humans later in the year, but has already been approved as a drug by the FDA – due to this, there could be a newly developed treatment on the market soon for effective and healthy weight loss. The study has offered some exciting news in the field of medicine, boasting new trials for anti-obesity drugs which could assist many people who battle with their weight. If you’re worried about your weight, speak to your GP about your options and about adjusting your lifestyle to help reduce the risk of weight-related health concerns.