High-fat diet determines the composition of the murine gut microbiome independently of obesity (in Eng)
Researched effects In a diet-induced-obese mouse study (Neelakantan et al., Biochemical Pharmacology, 2018), subcutaneous 5-Amino-1MQ (20 mg/kg, three times daily, roughly 11 days) produced about 5.1% body-weight loss versus continued weight gain in untreated controls, roughly 35% less epididymal white fat mass, smaller adipocytes, lower plasma cholesterol, and improved glucose tolerance, with no reported change in food intake and no observed adverse effects in the mice
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Last reviewed: June 9, 2026 Last updated: June 9, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations