The study states: “ Poised at the intersection of metabolism and immunity, PLA2G7 could be a valuable target for correction of immunometabolic dysfunction.”
The NHS says as a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day.
It notes: “These values can vary depending on age, size and levels of physical activity, among other factors.”
It adds: “To maintain a stable weight, the energy we put into our bodies must be the same as the energy we use through normal bodily functions and physical activity.”