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Scientists Develop Edible “Fat Sponges” From Green Tea and Seaweed

Scientists Develop Edible “Fat Sponges” From Green Tea and Seaweed

Current weight-loss treatments like surgery or fat-blocking drugs can be risky, but researchers are testing a gentler alternative. They’ve developed edible, plant-based microbeads that bind to fat in the gut, preventing absorption. Credit: Stock Researchers have developed plant-based microbeads that block fat absorption in the gut. Current strategies for weight loss, such as gastric bypass surgery or medications that block …

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