An enzyme secreted by the body's fat tissue controls energy levels in the brain, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings, in mice, underscore a role for the body's fat tissue in controlling the brain's response to food scarcity, and suggest there is an optimal amount of body fat for maximizing health and longevity.Washington University in St. Louis. (2015, April 23). Fat tissue controls brain's response to food scarcity, helping regulate optimal amount of body fat for brain function. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 26, 2015 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150423124818.htm
