A recent study conducted by Jay Chung, an expert in weight and age research at Dong-A University in South Korea, has found that a specific enzyme may be responsible for weight gain in men over the age of 30. According to Chung, the DNA-protein kinase enzyme affects metabolism and its activity increases with age, while the activity of mitochondria, which convert food into energy, weakens. Chung and his team observed the enzyme and its effects on mice and believe that it works similarly in humans. They suggest that medication could be developed to block the enzyme and prevent weight gain in the future.
Statistics show that in the United States, individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 gain an average of 13 kilograms, despite not consuming significantly more food than before. Mice that were given medication to block the enzyme gained 40% less weight than those that did not receive the medication. However, Chung emphasizes that medication is not a substitute for exercise and a healthy diet. While the results may be slow and require hard work, exercise remains the best way to combat obesity.
This study provides new insight into the causes of weight gain in men over the age of 30 and offers hope for the development of medication to prevent it. However, it is important to remember that medication is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle, and exercise remains the most effective way to maintain a healthy weight.
