Excess weight and obesity often seem stubbornly resistant to traditional weight loss strategies due to altered metabolism. This metabolic shift impairs the breakdown of stored fats into energy, making weight loss challenging. This is where understanding the role of an enzyme called NNMT becomes crucial.
NNMT & Weight Gain
As fat cells grow larger, they produce more NNMT, a key enzyme that slows down fat metabolism. This slowdown makes it difficult for fat cells to burn accumulated fat, leading to weight gain and contributing to chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues.
NNMT: The Cellular Culprit
Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) plays a pivotal role in cellular energy balance. It regulates molecules within pathways governing cellular energy. When NNMT is overactive, it initiates a chain reaction: increased NNMT leads to poor fat cell metabolism, which then results in expanded fat cell mass and weight gain.
Reversing the Domino Effect: NNMT and Weight Loss
Reducing NNMT yields multiple benefits for weight loss. Firstly, decreased NNMT curbs fat cell growth. Secondly, it corrects fat cell metabolism. Thirdly, it leads to weight loss as fat cells shrink.
