The Economic Times

Want to lose weight? New study reveals how your body can burn fat faster instead of storing it

A new study published in Nature Communications has identified a protein called SLIT3 that helps brown fat function effectively by building the nerve and blood vessel networks it needs to burn energy. Unlike white fat, which stores calories, brown fat converts them into heat, supporting metabolism. Researchers found that this mechanism may play a role in obesity and insulin resistance, suggesting a new approach to treatment that focuses on increasing energy burn rather than reducing appetite.