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Major Immunity Breakthrough

It is one thing to kill the microbe, and it is another to clean up the battle field. New research says that if the battle field is not cleaned up properly, with remnants of the previous intruder still hanging around even though it is not infectious anymore, then your immune system may not recognize what is going on and you will be much more likely to get sick again.

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Is Insulin Resistance a Defense Against Low-Grade Bacterial Infection?

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that insulin helps play a protective role against the toxicity of bacterial infection. This new angle on insulin function suggests that many people with insulin resistance may have elevated insulin due, at least in part, to fighting low-grade bacterial infections in their digestive tract or mouth. In other words, it may be bacterial infection and not just dietary problems that is causing people to become type 2 diabetic and develop the metabolic syndrome.

Read More: endotoxin, insulin, LPS, obesity

Silymarin is a Potent Nerve Protector

Silymarin is widely used as a liver protecting nutrient, including the enhancement of natural detoxification processes. In the past few years it has also been gaining recognition as a brain protecting nutrient. Two new studies support the important role silymarin can play in preserving nerve health.

Read More: LPS, nerve protection, Silymarin, spinal injury, stroke

How Digestive Problems Prevent Weight Loss – The Leptin Diet Weight Loss Challenge #2

Many potential monkey wrenches wreak havoc with your metabolism and impede your ability to lose weight. New science indicates that damage to your digestive tract heads the list of priorities for debugging stubborn weight issues. This applies to almost everyone who is overweight and not able to lose weight easily by cutting back on excess calories, following the Five Rules of the Leptin Diet, ensuring your basic nutrient needs are met, and exercising more. This is likely true whether you think you have digestive problems or not.

Read More: cravings, digestive problems, Ghrelin, inflammation, LPS, weight loss