How your body burns energy when it's cold
PGC-1alpha: a key regulator of energy metabolism
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 50 / 5
Evidence Score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
Publication
Journal
Advances in physiology education
Year
2006
Authors
Liang H, Ward WF
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Claims (10)
PGC-1alpha is a protein that helps control how cells use energy
When it's cold outside, your body makes more PGC-1alpha protein, which helps you generate heat to stay warm
PGC-1alpha helps create more mitochondria (cellular power plants) and changes muscle fibers to be better at using oxygen for energy
PGC-1alpha helps control how the body uses sugar and fat for energy
PGC-1alpha might play a role in diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart muscle problems