Researchers discover a commonly prescribed blood-pressure drug may stimulate "healthy" brown fat
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news:
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Researchers discover a commonly prescribed blood-pressure drug may stimulate "healthy" brown fat
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* A new study shows that the drug losartan, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue activity in mice, enhancing their metabolism.
* Losartan may be a clinically viable method of stimulating brown fat, which is known . . .
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Researchers discover a commonly prescribed blood-pressure drug may stimulate "healthy" brown fat
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* A new study shows that the drug losartan, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue activity in mice, enhancing their metabolism.
* Losartan may be a clinically viable method of stimulating brown fat, which is known . . .