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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNestle Working On 'Exercise in a Bottle' For the Gym-Averse
Scientists at Swiss food and beverage colossus Nestle say they're working on an edible product guaranteed to get the attention of couch potatoes everywhere; nothing less than "exercise in a bottle."
Nestle researchers say they've made a breakthrough in understanding the way an enzyme involved in regulating metabolism can be stimulated using a compound they've dubbed C13, a possible initial step in creating a consumable product that can mimic the fat-burning benefits of exercise.
While such a magic potion is a long way from market shelves or even getting approval from regulators, scientists at Nestle's Institute of Health Sciences in Lausanne say they've made some progress in the search for natural substances that can act of metabolic "triggers" to simulate the effect of exercise.
They've been focusing on plant and fruit extracts to determine which ones might modulate an enzyme known as AMPK, which serves as a master metabolic switch to control the body's utilization of fats and sugars.
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/20736/20141121/nestle-working-on-exercise-in-a-bottle-for-the-gym-averse.htm
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)This stuff would sell beyond imagination
TerrapinFlyer
(277 posts)We deserve to go extinct.
BumRushDaShow
(129,304 posts)True Blue Door
(2,969 posts)Even if the wildest dreams are realized, the price will probably be significant.
loudsue
(14,087 posts)Mother Nature would roll over in her grave.
RedCappedBandit
(5,514 posts)alfredo
(60,075 posts)daleo
(21,317 posts)But the sugar content would be increased proportionately, to increase sales. Net effect; overweight people with revved up metabolisms.
louis-t
(23,296 posts)"Wow, that guy is really fast for his size!"
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Smoking ruined my metabolism.....quit 6 years ago..
UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)Good for you
dembotoz
(16,820 posts)tridim
(45,358 posts)Or drink Nestle's bottled poisons.
RedCappedBandit
(5,514 posts)No need to cut carbs whatsoever.
tridim
(45,358 posts)No need to cut sugar? Are you really sure you want to suggest that?
Marr
(20,317 posts)Unless you're a diabetic or have some similar condition, of course.
The problem is with overeating, and sugary/carb-heavy foods tends to be very calorie dense. It's incredibly easy to eat an extra day's worth of calories if you're munching on Oreo cookies.
RedCappedBandit
(5,514 posts)Neither carbs nor sugar are harmful at a reasonable intake, hence "balanced diet".
Veggies and fruits are made of sugar and fiber.
MattSh
(3,714 posts)The JC stands for Jesus Christ. You can figure out what the F stands for...
It's no healthier than any of that other crap in a can you're feeding yourself.
Git off your fucking ass and do some walking.
UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)been disabled since 1991. A little bit overweight and I'm not very active these days but I watch what I eat.
Kingofalldems
(38,468 posts)UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)amandabeech
(9,893 posts)severely limit exercise.
Right now, I'm fighting some orthopedic problems, and can't exercise nearly as much as I would like, and I've gained weight. I try to limit my diet/carbs, but for me, exercise is key to maintaining a satisfactory weight.
I would rather exercise than take the potion, but until my problem is cleared up (I am in treatment), I'd like something to help with the weight gain.
There are plenty of people in my boat, and in worse ones.
UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)many people like yourself can not exercise. They are not lazy just hurt. I myself have been limited but have been able to keep my weight down.
amandabeech
(9,893 posts)Do you have any tips on keeping the weight down? Eat less, of course, but any tips on how to do that?
UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)and if I'm not active I don't get hungry. Also, I don't eat stuff with a lot of condiments like ketchup, mayo and such. Mayo with tuna and perhaps lightly on a sandwich but that's it. I'll have cucumbers with just salt instead of a salad with dressing. It's been that way for years with me I don't mind plain food. Not much junk food either, maybe pretzels or popcorn but not much else. I wish I had more to tell you and I understand it is not easy at all.
amandabeech
(9,893 posts)UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)one more thing, since most of my time is spent by myself, when I get bored I read and now post here to many people's dismay I'm sure. I don't eat out of boredom I choose to learn instead. If it not for the internet I don't know what I would done with myself these last eighteen years. One can only watch so many reruns without slipping a noose over one's neck. Good luck and feel well.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,678 posts)UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)it will be safe to use over the a long period of time.
Revanchist
(1,375 posts)Safe under normal circumstances. I'd become a baby making factory
louis-t
(23,296 posts)the dosage and end up like this
Marr
(20,317 posts)The 'fat burning effects of exercise' are pretty modest. You control your weight by eating less. Exercise is for conditioning and health.
Something tells me this will be something that negates about 200 calories worth of energy, and convinces snackers that it's okay to eat about 2000 calories more.
Skittles
(153,174 posts)it's great for your heart, your lungs, your bones, your state of mind - it amazes me how many able-bodied people avoid it like the plague...and please stop with the I DON'T HAVE TIME b.s. - if you surf on the internet or watch any television YOU HAVE TIME