Breakthrough Identifies Brain Pathway to Reduce Obesity Drug Side Effects

Researchers discover distinct neural circuits that can promote weight loss without causing nausea, potentially improving future treatments.

Scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center found separate brain circuits for satiety and nausea in mice.
Current obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy cause nausea, leading some users to stop treatment.
Targeting the nucleus tractus solitarius in the brain can trigger feelings of fullness without aversion.
The study suggests potential for developing obesity drugs with fewer side effects.
Findings were published in the journal Nature, highlighting a major step forward in obesity treatment.