We’ve long been told that a part of our brain controls our appetite – but a new study suggests that our bones also play a key role.
A hormone they produce, called osteocalcin, has been shown to affect how we metabolise sugar and fat.
It has also been associated with insulin sensitivity, which is linked to developing type 2 diabetes.
Previous research already uncovered this, and now Canadian researchers have unveiled a new piece of the puzzle – they believe they have identified the protein which causes osteocalcin to activate.
They hope their findings will open the door to new ways of preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
