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Fat as an organ

FGF21

Released by the liver under protein restriction and alcohol, and it drives a specific behaviour: it makes animals stop choosing sweet things.

Filed under Hormone Constellation Fat as an organ Status Upcoming

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What we have so far

Released by the liver under protein restriction and alcohol, and it drives a specific behaviour: it makes animals stop choosing sweet things.

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