Administration of 3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid for stimulating weight loss, and/or lowering triglyceride levels, and/or treatment of metabolic syndrome

摘要

Methods and compositions are disclosed for stimulating weight loss and/or lowering triglyceride levels in an individual mammal in need thereof. In an exemplary method, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of DITPA, and optionally one or more lipid-reducing agents, is administered to an individual mammal to stimulate weight loss, and/or reduce levels of triglyceride and/or lipoprotein in the mammal.