A Medium Chain Fatty Acid, 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid (6-HHA), Protects Against Obesity and Insulin Resistance
S. S. Sebag, Q. Qian, C. Upara, Q. Ding, L. Hong, L. Yang
This paper identifies 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid (6-HHA), a medium chain fatty acid from Streptococcus gordonii, as a compound that reduces obesity and insulin resistance in mice fed a high-fat diet.
bioRxiv · Jul 19, 2023Physiology