Science Based Nutrition

March 9, 2010

Obesity as protection against metabolic syndrome, not its cause

Filed under: Main Content — Tags: , , , , , , , , — ScienceDaily: Nutrition News @ 3:00 am
The collection of symptoms that is the metabolic syndrome -- insulin resistance, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and a greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke -- are all related to obesity, but, according to a new review not in the way you probably think they are.

March 8, 2010

Intestinal bacteria drive obesity and metabolic disease in immune-altered mice

Mice lacking a gene called TLR5 have an altered ability to recognize and control bacteria in their intestines, leading them to develop obesity and insulin resistance, which is often referred to as "pre-diabetes." The bacteria appear to influence appetite and metabolism rather than how well calories are absorbed. Obesity and insulin resistance can be transferred from TLR5-deficient mice via intestinal bacteria.

March 6, 2010

Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages daily linked to diabetes

More Americans now drink sugar-sweetened sodas, sport drinks and fruit drinks daily, and this increase in consumption has led to more diabetes and heart disease over the past decade, researchers report.

March 3, 2010

People with prediabetes not taking adequate precautions to avoid diabetes

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Although it is known that diabetes can be prevented or delayed among adults at high risk through modest weight loss and increased physical activity, a new study reveals that only about half of US adults with prediabetes reported that in the past year they tried to lose weight or exercise more.

February 22, 2010

High levels of vitamin D in older people can reduce heart disease and diabetes

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Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43 percent, according to researchers.
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