Naringenin, a natural flavonoid antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to burn more fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally occurs during long periods of fasting.
A team of NIH-supported researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem report that [...]

MayoClinic.org - Healthy young people who put on as little as 9 pounds of fat, specifically in the abdomen, are at risk for developing endothelial cell dysfunction, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. Endothelial cells line the blood vessels and control the ability of the vessels to expand and contract.
“Endothelial dysfunction has long been associated with [...]

ACPonline.org - The effectiveness of a low-carbohydrate diet versus a low-fat diet for weight loss have been frequently debated. According to a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, both diets produce identical weight loss when coupled with comprehensive behavior treatment, but a low-carb diet may help improve cardiovascular risk factors, especially the HDL [...]

The more people logged on and used an interactive weight management website, the more weight loss they maintained, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study published online in the open access Journal of Medical Internet Research.
The National Institutes of Health-funded study evaluated an Internet-based weight maintenance intervention involving 348 participants. Consistent website [...]

IFT.org - The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) - scheduled for release in December - will focus on recommendations for reducing obesity and improving health, stated Robert Post, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, at a press conference hosted by USDA at the IFT Annual [...]

ACS.org - Capsaicin, the phytochemical that gives chili peppers their spicy kick, may cause weight loss and boost fat burning by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body, according to a new study on the topic. The report, which could lead to new treatments for obesity, appears in ACS’ monthly Journal of Proteome Research.
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