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Physical exercise induces white adipose tissue browning through the secretion of myokines such as Irisin, FGF21, and Beta-Aminoisobutyric acid, which upregulate UCP1 and thermogenic genes.

Engage in regular physical exercise to trigger the release of myokines like Irisin and FGF21. These molecules signal your white fat to turn into metabolically active beige fat, increasing your energy expenditure and metabolic efficiency. The specific type of exercise is less important than consistency in triggering these hormonal responses.

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Physical exercising copes with increased levels of specific molecules, including Beta-Aminoisobutyric acid, irisin, and Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), which induce adipose tissue browning.
Sabrina Azevedo Machado et al. · Nutrition & Metabolism · 2022

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Review paper summarizing mechanisms; specific dosing protocols for exercise are not detailed in the abstract.

Source

Browning of the white adipose tissue regulation: new insights into nutritional and metabolic relevance in health and diseases

Sabrina Azevedo Machado et al. · Nutrition & Metabolism · 2022

DOI 10.1186/s12986-022-00694-0

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