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Why High-Fructose Corn Syrup Causes Insulin ResistanceWhy High-Fructose Corn Syrup Causes Insulin Resistance A new study in mice sheds light on at least part of the reason for the insulin resistance that can come from diets high in high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener found in most sodas and many other processed foods. Fructose is much more readily metabolized to fat in the liver than glucose, and in the process can lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD in turn leads to hepatic insulin resistance and type II diabetes. Researchers showed that mice fed a high-fructose diet could be protected from insulin resistance if a gene known as transcriptional coactivator PPARg coactivator-1b (PGC-1b) was "knocked down" in the animals' liver and fat tissue. PGC-1b controls the activity of several other genes, including one responsible for building fat in the liver. This suggests an important role for PGC-1b in the pathogenesis of fructose-induced insulin resistance. Sources: Science Daily March 3, 2009 Cell Metabolism March 2009; 9(3):252-64 read more... |
You Need to Know This If You Eat Tyson ChickenYou Need to Know This If You Eat Tyson Chicken Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat processor and the second largest chicken producer in the U.S., has admitted that it injects its chickens with antibiotics before they hatch and then labels them as raised without antibiotics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has told Tyson to stop using the antibiotic-free label, but the company has sued for the right to keep using it. read more... |
How to Fend Off Depression in WinterWhile some people look forward to fall and winter, others dread the cooler temperatures and shorter days. They know that the winter season will bring worsening symptoms of depression. Up to 3 percent of the population in the U.S. may suffer from winter depression, which experts term seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Countless others have a less severe form, dubbed the "winter blues." Symptoms may include: • Extreme fatigue • Getting too much sleep • Difficulty concentrating • Weight gain read more... |
BEWARE OF YOUR DOCTORWhile there are thousands of great Doctors out there you need to take personal responsibility for your health. Read, Listen and watch as much as you can about Preventative Medicine. Read on for the article from Dr. Mercola about this subject. read more... |
Does Human Growth Hormone Slow Down the Aging Process?Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it reall slow aging process or is that hype? There are many web sites on the internet saying human growth hormone does not slow down the aging process, then if this is the case, why are thousands of body builders, athletes, hollywood actors, anti-aging doctors etc... all swearing by it? Will those people who are against HGH finally die out? read more... |
Dressing to Look LeanWhen I was growing up, my mom picked out the clothes I would wear to school every morning. I really didn't have a choice. "You will wear this with that . . .." I didn't have a choice, unless it was a Friday! I couldn't wait for Friday to come--for many obvious reasons, but one big one was that I could wear anything I wanted! I walked into school like I owned the place. I felt confident and powerful. read more... |
Chocolate Craving Is RealThere's something about chocolate that makes it an object of the palate's desire more than any other food. What that something is remains unknown, but researchers believe it is probably a combination of chocolate's nutrients, chemical composition and, of course, its fat and sugar. read more... |
What is the Cause of Fibromyalgia?The simple answer to this question is than no one knows for sure. One line of research deals with the non restorative sleep pattern so common in fibromyalgia. When deep non dreaming sleep is disrupted, an individual will suffer from persistent fatigue and will never feel truly rested. read more... |
