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10/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Yerba mate found to prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure

Adding dietary yerba mate to a person’s diet could be used to regulate obesity, as well as insulin resistance that accompanies the condition. This study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effects of long-term supplementation of dietary yerba on adiposity and its resulting metabolic dysfunctions. Researchers selected C57BL/6J mice for the trials and […]

09/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

More than just brain food: High DHA fish oils found to boost your immunity

Fish oil supplements are popular for a reason. They are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for your overall health. According to a study, aside from boosting brain health, taking fish oil with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily can “support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults.” How the study was done AlaskOmega, a […]

07/27/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Why cardamom should be part of the diet of every diabetic patient

Cardamom – already hailed as the queen of spice – has a lot of things going for it. It’s widely known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer activity, but a proposed randomized control trial (RCT) could very well validate its anti-diabetic properties as well. The proposed clinical trial, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, […]

06/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Taking calcium supplements can help premenopausal women lose weight

Taking calcium supplements is encouraged for women even before the onset of menopause that causes bone loss. In an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Chinese researchers reported an additional benefit of increasing one’s intake of the bone-loving mineral: Additional calcium can help reduce weight and prevent the onset of obesity for premenopausal women. […]

06/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Have a large waistline? You most likely have a vitamin D deficiency, according to this study

If you’re overweight, there are plenty of things you might worry about, from looking good in your clothes and brushing off cruel comments, to avoiding the serious health problems associated with your weight, like diabetes and cancer. However, a new study points to an often-overlooked issue facing many obese people that can have very serious […]

06/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Taking whey protein 30 minutes before one’s largest meal improves the blood pressure of overweight or obese men

Drinking whey protein before eating does wonders for a person’s blood pressure, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. In particular, “preloading” on it before a person’s heaviest meal not only improves blood pressure, but it also helps keep fasting blood sugar and lipid profile at bay for people who are […]

06/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Does Garcinia cambogia really help obese people lose weight?

Obesity and overweight are serious problems the world over, but a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine may have revealed an unlikely ally in garcinia cambogia, with results indicating that it can help in weight loss. The study, led by researchers from the University of Cordoba in Spain, looked at the effects of garcinia cambogia and […]

06/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Examining the long-term effects of Garcinia cambogia on weight loss

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has examined the effects of the treatment of garcinia cambogia and glucomannan on long-term weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. The study authors found that both treatments reduced weight and improved lipid and glucose blood profiles of the study participants. Researchers […]

03/27/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Encapsulated fruit and vegetable juices found to improve inflammation, blood lipids, weight in the obese

A study by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia showed that encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate could affect the risk factors for chronic disease among overweight and obese adults. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, were the result of a double-blinded, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in older adults. For the […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D protects against chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese patients

The link between obesity and increased insulin levels is a well-established indicator of diabetes. Fortunately, there’s still hope: A study that appeared in Nutrire found that vitamin D protects the body from chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese individuals. The study, led by researchers from the Federal University of Piauí in Brazil, reviewed studies that looked […]

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