Tropical Weight Loss
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According to a study conducted at the Tufts University, curcumin can actually suppress fat tissue growth. Another way in which turmeric helps in losing weight by regulating sugar levels and further preventing insulin resistance. This results in excess fat that is not retained in the body.
You're Bloated, Uncomfortable, and Gassy But the second reason you may be gassy and miserable is related to the point above: Your body may be...
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Holding onto the handrails does no good except that it gives you the illusion that you are running hard and fast. Fitness experts even say holding...
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Film star Gwyneth Paltrow recommends a simpler solution for avoiding stretch marks—sweet almond oil. While sweet almond oil can be found in many...
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“Causes of FUPA include lack of exercise and obesity,” she adds. Factors like age, pregnancy, rapid weight loss, and genetic predisposition may...
Read More »Metformin significantly affects metabolic pathways, researchers report. The commonly prescribed diabetes drug metformin has been shown to significantly affect metabolic pathways, according to German scientists.
The commonly prescribed diabetes drug metformin has been shown to significantly affect metabolic pathways, according to German scientists. Specifically, metformin was found to modulate the body’s nitrogen and urea metabolism following a study of patients with type 2 diabetes. The findings were made by a research group from the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Diabetes Centre in Düsseldorf, who wanted to understand the molecular mechanisms that underlie the effects of metformin in the body. Metformin, which is first-line treatment for people with type 2 diabetes, helps to lower blood glucose levels and increase insulin sensitivity. It has also been shown in previous studies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications and modulate cancer growth. The German study team examined 353 ‘small’ molecules of participants who entered the population-based KORA study. Patients with type 2 diabetes who were treated with metformin were compared to those not treated with the drug, and researchers evaluated differences in the distribution of metabolites in the blood. They confirmed that metformin modulated the body’s nitrogen and urea metabolism following samples of more than 1,500 participants, and believe that changes in an amino acid called citrulline were particularly significant. Those who took metformin had significantly lower levels of citrulline, which could be a consequence of metformin activating AMPK pathways, which play a key role in glucose regulation. “Our analysis indicates that the activation of the AMPK pathway by metformin affects nitrogen and urea metabolism through a further enzymen, which thus lowers the citrulline levels,” said lead author Dr Rui Wang-Sattler. The researchers now plan to analyse the associated effects of metformin on other metabolic pathways.
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The leaf, stem, and seed are used to make medicine. Perilla is used for canker sores, airway illnesses, stomach issues, and other conditions. But...
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Edibility and culinary use Perilla shows up a lot in East Asian cuisine, especially Japanese and Korean dishes. It's a very delicious vegetable...
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Genetics Genes are one of the major culprits when it comes to FUPA. Your genes determine where you store fat in your body. For some of us, our...
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