Fat Sensing hormones

There is a tiny hormone inside of our small intestine that sends a signal to the brain that registers the impact of the mount of fat consumed.S cientists are trying to manufacture variations of these hormones ( N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines, or NAPEs) to be used as a consistent appetite suppressant in the treament of obesity.Even though there is a desperate need for a cure for obesity these days, they are not going to take the news to the public until they are completely finished with the outcome.Tests are being done on rats and mice in labs that are aimed at the discovery of a fat derived signal that could be harnassed to regulate food consumption. The rats and mice were routinely given NAPEs through a catheter or in the jugular, they consumed less, and lost weight. One article said "Scientists plan to move up the species ladder to see if the NAPEs have the same effects on animals more closely related to humans. If the results are positive, and the NAPEs seem to be safe, human trials could begin shortly after".