METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OBESITY, PREVENTING WEIGHT GAIN, PROMOTING WEIGHT LOSS, PROMOTING SLIMMING , OR TREATING OR PREVENTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES
The present invention relates to compositions and kits including a chemical uncoupler such as tyrphostin 9 or precursor or a salt thereof and compositions including a chemical uncoupler such as tyrphostin 9 in combination with one or more therapeutic agents for example L carnitine which are useful for example in treating obesity preventing weight gain promoting weight loss/slimming and/or treating or preventing the development of diabetes.