ADMINISTRATION OF 3,5-DIIODOTHYROPROPIONIC ACID FOR STIMULATING WEIGHT LOSS, AND/OR LOWERING TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS, AND/OR TREATMENT OF METABOLIC SYNDROME

摘要

The invention provides methods and compositions for stimulating weight loss or lowering triglyceride levels in an individual in need thereof. In methods of the invention, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of DITPA, and optionally one or a plurality of lipid lowering agents, is administered to an individual to stimulate weight loss, lower triglyceride and/or lipoprotein levels, and/or to treat one or more symptoms of metabolic syndrome.