The Claim

In pregnant C57BL/6NCrl mice, thyroid hormone administration increases fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) levels beyond those observed during normal pregnancy, while adipose tissue does not exhibit thermogenic activation, indicating that FGF21 functions as a non-thermogenic metabolic signal to support maternal energy demands.

Source: Pregnancy negates thyroid hormone-induced pyrexia.

What the research says

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In plain English

In pregnant mice, thyroid hormone raises fibroblast growth factor 21 levels above normal pregnancy levels, and fat tissue does not generate heat, showing that fibroblast growth factor 21 acts as a metabolic signal to support energy needs without heat production.

See the scientific wording

In pregnant C57BL/6NCrl mice, thyroid hormone further elevates fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) beyond normal pregnancy levels, while adipose tissue remains non-thermogenic, suggesting FGF21 may serve as a non-thermogenic metabolic signal to support maternal energy needs.

Why this might work

During pregnancy, extra thyroid hormone tells the liver to make more FGF21 by turning off a signal that normally blocks FGF21 production. This FGF21 helps the mother use her stored energy to feed the baby. At the same time, the body stops fat tissues from making heat, so all the extra energy goes to supporting the pregnancy instead of warming up.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Pregnancy negates thyroid hormone-induced pyrexia.

    In pregnant mice, giving extra thyroid hormone makes a special hormone called FGF21 go even higher than usual, and this helps give the mom more energy without making her fat get hot — which is exactly what the claim says.

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