The new study shows that UV exposure increases norepinephrine levels, decreases leptin levels and causes subcutaneous fat to darken. This increases energy consumption. A paper containing the findings was published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Ultraviolet exposure causes sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer. It is also associated with a beneficial effect: vitamin D synthesis.
The team found that mice fed a regular diet with chronic exposure to UV light had increased appetite, while mice fed a high-fat diet had increased appetite. However, there was no weight gain. This is because UV radiation prevents weight gain by increasing the secretion of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. The increased energy consumption caused by increased appetite is converted to heat and burned before being stored in subcutaneous fat.
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