Insulin Resistance Articles

Insulin Resistance Articles:

Aerobics Beats Weight Lifting for Loss of Belly Fat

Researchers at Duke University conducted an eight-month study on aerobics (12 miles jogging per week) compared to weight lifting (3 heavy sessions per week) in overweight individuals aged 18 to 70. Aerobic exercise burned 70 percent more calories, reduced fatty liver and abdominal fat, lowered liver enzymes (liver inflammation), and improved insulin function.

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B12 Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Insulin Resistance in Child

The importance of folic acid during pregnancy is well known. The adequacy of vitamin B12 during pregnancy is also quite important, as vitamin B12 is needed for nervous system health as well as the proper assembly of proteins that make up the physical body of the child. Compromised B12 status during pregnancy is now related to an increased risk for insulin resistance, and thus obesity, in one’s child.

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Unclog Your Liver & Lose Abdominal Fat – Leptin Diet Weight Loss Challenge #6

Your liver plays a central role in the metabolism of any type of calorie. During weight gain your liver is being punched in the nose by inflammatory metabolic flu signals coming from your white adipose tissue (stored fat) and your digestive tract (bacterial imbalance, LPS, Candida, etc.). At the same time, your white adipose tissue is unable to store fat fast enough, turning to the primary backup location for fat storage – your liver. Now your liver gets clogged with excess fat, metabolism becomes even more strained, your waistline expands, and you are at risk for developing far more serious health problems.

Read More: adiponectin, bile, fatty liver, gallbladder, insulin resistance, leptin, liver flush, weight loss

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