Drugs from lizard saliva reduces the cravings for food (diet, overweight, ears)

[Brian.Pearson]

The implications of the findings are significant" states Suzanne Dickson, Professor of Physiology at the Sahlgrenska Academy: "Most dieting fails because we are obsessed with the desire to eat, especially tempting foods like sweets. As exendin-4 suppresses the cravings for food, it can help obese people to take control of their weight," suggests Professor Dickson.

[Charles]

Didn't they say the same thing for hoodia?

[uggabugga]

dang it, i was just about to post this.

Laboratory Equipment - Drug Made From Lizard Spit Cuts Food Cravings

[Brian.Pearson]

Gotta be quick on the spit...

[Brian.Pearson]

Originally Posted by Charles

Didn't they say the same thing for hoodia?

Hoodia: Lots of Hoopla, Little Science



It's taken years for overweight Americans to discover what the South African bush people knew innately -- or so the story goes. For eons, the bush people have nibbled a native succulent plant called Hoodiagordonii -- and stayed slim. No fretting (apparently) about fitting into "skinny jeans" or advancing a belt notch....

[Six Foot Three]

I wonder if this would effect the same part of the brain for drug addictions?