A weight-loss jab developed by British scientists has helped overweight patients shed 10lbs in a month. Stock photo
Pioneering fat-burning jab 'can help overweight patients LOSE 10lbs in just four weeks'
The jab, developed by Imperial College London, was tested on 15 patients
It contains three hormones that mimic the effects of gastric bypass surgery
But the study found the injection isn't as successful as surgery for weight loss
However, it could be safer because it has less side effects such as
A pioneering weight-loss jab has helped overweight patients shed 10lbs (4.4kg) in a month, according to a study.
The injection contains a cocktail of hormones that burn off fat, mimicking the effect of gastric bypass surgery.
Researchers tested the jab on 15 obese patients, comparing the results to a placebo, low calorie diet and the surgery itself. They were all given dietary advice - but it is unclear if they followed it.
Experts found it was not as effective as the latter two, which helped the patients lose 22.7lbs (10.3kg) and 18.3lbs (8.3kg), respectively.
But the Imperial College London team say the results prove it is possible to obtain some of the benefits of a gastric bypass 'without undergoing the surgery'.
All of the participants - who also had diabetes - saw their blood glucose return to almost normal levels within the four-week trial.
The jab has previously been labelled by its British developers as 'the most exciting' treatment yet for tackling obesity.
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