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03/06/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Study: Strength training can benefit those with diabetes by lowering liver fat and improving blood sugar levels

The liver plays an important role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, like Type 2 diabetes, Gaucher’s disease and hemochromatosis. As the largest organ and gland in the human body, the liver carries out over 500 tasks, including breaking down fats, regulating blood sugar levels and filtering out harmful compounds from the blood. However, the liver might struggle […]

12/12/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers look at the ability of cordyceps to “burn” fat in the liver

Extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris can potentially be used to prevent — even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease among American adults. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea investigated whether C. militaris can regulate lipogenesis in the liver. Lipogenesis […]

10/02/2019 / By Edsel Cook

The Mediterranean diet can stop overeating and prevent weight gain, researchers find

The Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world for a good reason. A recent study showed that primates placed on this diet refrained from overeating and succeeded in keeping a healthy weight. In contrast, other primates that received a Western diet ate more food than they needed to. These overeaters became overweight. The discovery was made […]

08/15/2019 / By Kristine Payne

Antioxidant-rich goji berries are superfruit snacks that offer a variety of health benefits

Goji berries are known by many names, such as “red diamonds” and “wolfberries.” Call them whatever you like, but these superfruits are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. These tasty little berries are native to China and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years. As such, they are often […]

07/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Compound in non-pungent peppers found to protect the liver, improve blood sugar, and reduce weight gain

Spicy peppers are known to aid in weight loss. However, not everyone can tolerate their taste. Fortunately, there is a milder and more palatable alternative: dihydrocapsiate supplements. Dihydrocapsiate is a compound that belongs to the capsinoid family. It is structurally related to the compound capsaicin but is present in non-pungent peppers. Dihydrocapsiate not only helps fight […]

07/04/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

An unhealthy weight can affect your body’s ability to use vitamin D

People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin D. Research […]

06/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers say insulin resistance is linked to adverse lipid profiles in individuals with excessive abdominal fat

Having excess belly fat does not only look bad, it is also bad for your health. Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance. This may contribute to dyslipidemia or abnormal lipid levels. However, the link between insulin resistance and fat metabolism in abdominally obese individuals is not understood. Therefore, researchers at […]

03/26/2019 / By Ralph Flores

What is liver cirrhosis? (and is alcohol always the cause of it?)

Cirrhosis is a term for advanced liver scarring. For the most part, it’s usually associated with drinking too much over time — and for good reason. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking can lead to both short-term and long-term damage. Immediate effects include injuries (such as vehicle crashes or falls); risky […]

03/14/2019 / By Rita Winters

Obesity, diabetes, and liver health: Scientists explain the relationship that leads to insulin resistance

In 2016, over 650 million people were diagnosed with obesity. Described as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, obesity is known to be detrimental to health, causing cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes. Many studies have associated obesity with Type-2 diabetes, but why they did was never completely understood. This lack of information led to a study conducted […]

02/27/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Melatonin can address obesity caused by a high-fat diet

A recent study reveals that melatonin can help fight against obesity and its complications. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked at the effect of melatonin on plasma protein profiles of obese rats. Researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand explained that obesity triggers changes in protein expression in different body organs. Melatonin has been […]

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