Tag: Metabolic Rate

Weight gain with antidepressants and lithium

This 1988 review article examines the prevalence and mechanisms of weight gain associated with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and lithium therapy. TCAs are linked to appetite stimulation, carbohydrate cravings, and a dose-dependent weight gain ranging from 0.57 to 1.37 kg per month, potentially due to noradrenergic or

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The Effects of Thyroid Hormones on Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans: A PET-CT Study

This 2014 clinical investigation explored how thyroid hormones influence brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity in euthyroid human subjects using PET-CT imaging. Participants with higher circulating thyroid hormone levels, especially triiodothyronine (T3), demonstrated significantly increased glucose uptake in BAT, indicating heightened thermogenic activity. The study confirmed that thyroid hormones directly stimulate

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