Adequate Oxygenation Vital to Healthy Metabolism
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research is uncovering how hemoglobin behaves within a cell to deliver oxygen to the cell engines so that calories can be burned as fuel. Oxygen must be present within cells in order for metabolism to work at an optimal rate. Thyroid hormone is short-circuited at the cellular level if oxygen is not present. Obesity Drugs are ProblematicTuesday, November 20, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Obesity drugs are big business, pulling in 1.2 billion in sales last year. The British Medical Journal just published a review of the three main weight loss drugs and found that Orlistat increased rates of gastrointestinal side effects and slightly lowered concentrations of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), Sibutramine lowered concentrations of HDL, raised blood pressure, and increased pulse rate, and Rimonabant increased the risk of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Pine Nut Oil – A Potent Appetite SuppressantWednesday, November 14, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The use of pine nuts and pine nut oil dates back to Greek and Roman times. They have a long history of modulating appetite and boosting energy. The oil contains a unique fatty acid called pinolenic acid, a cousin of the essential fatty acid known as GLA. Pine nut oil is the only known food with a high amount of this unique fatty acid. Death Rate from Prostate Cancer Much Higher in Overweight MenWednesday, November 14, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study confirms that men who are overweight or obese are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer. I reported back in 2002 in my book, Mastering Leptin, that leptin problems (overweight issues) are a main risk for developing prostate or breast cancer. The science was known back then. Obesity generates highly inflammatory signals that directly induce the cancer risk problem. High Fat Diet Disturbs Body ClockWednesday, November 07, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers conducted a simple mouse experiment that showed eating a diet too high in fat causes a disruption of the 24-hour biological clock. While their experiment is simple, and their results not unexpected, the meaning of the results is profound. Lack of Sleep Disturbs Leptin, Makes Children and Adults Gain WeightMonday, November 05, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that children who get less than 9.75 hours of sleep in the third grade are 40 percent more likely to be overweight in the sixth grade (whether they were already overweight or not in the third grade). It was found that the longer the kids slept, the less the chance for obesity. It is already known that adults lacking sleep (less then 7 hours) are at increased risk for weight gain. The researchers believe this problem is caused by disruption of healthy leptin function, as well as disruption of one of leptin’s companions, ghrelin (pronounced grel-an). Down Syndrome Linked to Leptin ResistanceMonday, October 29, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers have uncovered a clear correlation between Down Syndrome and leptin resistance. Earlier research has linked Autism and its spectrum of disorders with leptin resistance. While leptin problems are typically considered for their role in obesity, it is important to remember that leptin in the brain is a primary antioxidant that prevents excitotoxic nerve damage. I explain this in my book, Mastering Leptin. Obesity, Fatty Liver, and Nutrient DeficiencyMonday, October 29, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The accumulation of fat in the liver is a significant health problem that clogs liver function, setting the stage for diabetes and other issues. It is typically occurring in direct relationship to one’s expanding waistline. Researchers just showed that stimulating the metabolism of fat significantly helped mice clear up this problem. The Pleasure of Food and ObesityMonday, October 15, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The acquisition of food is vital for survival. Due to this important fact the pleasure-related reward circuitry in the brain is designed to make eating and pleasure go hand in hand. Indeed, when mice have this pleasure circuitry knocked out then they won’t even bother to acquire food in easy reach and starve. While this principle is vital for survival, it is also fundamental to overeating and almost all other addictive tendencies are founded on food acquisition brain circuitry. Men Lose More Weight Taking Fish OilWednesday, October 10, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that men taking fish oil lost the most weight while on a diet, an additional 3 pounds over 8 weeks (for a total of 10 pounds). Eating salmon was also helpful. Leptin Problems Cause DiseaseThursday, October 04, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study echoes numerous earlier studies and explains that signals coming from fat cells, especially extra leptin due to obesity, is intimately involved with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure. Indeed, fat itself is an active metabolic organ and until individuals learn how to regulate leptin as a life skill they are simply asking for trouble. Resveratrol Improves Insulin Function and LongevityThursday, October 04, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Resveratrol is a natural antiseptic compound produced in plants when they are under attack, especially by mold. It is highly concentrated in red grapes that grow in damp or moldy areas. It is also contained in roots of plants used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, such as Polygonum cuspidatum. Snacking Dooms the French ParadoxWednesday, September 26, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The French have always eaten a complex carbohydrate rich diet containing three times the amount of saturated fat as Americans – and never gained weight. Red wine, garlic, onions, olive oil, home cooking, fresh ingredients, a larger lunch, no snacking, and a smaller dinner were cited as reasons for the success of the French to maintain their proper weight. Then, in 2000, the unthinkable happened. French public health officials identified the French were getting fat, 33% were overweight or obese, a rate comparable to Americans back in the in the 70s. Fast food companies and junk food machines had invaded France, the 30 billion-a-year snacking industry swooped down upon France - a culture that did not know what the word “snack” meant. Almonds Help Weight ManagementFriday, September 21, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Almonds, an excellent dietary source of vitamin E, magnesium, fatty acids, and fiber are not only a great part of a healthy weight management program they help lower LDL cholesterol. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that when woman who ate 344 calories worth of almonds per day felt more satisfied and did not gain weight. There is nothing worse for a person than eating a really light lunch thinking they are on a great diet only to have a power outage and food cravings set in by mid afternoon. Eating enough quality fat at lunch helps prevent this problem. Dietary Fat and Exercise Stimulate Fat Cell MetabolismTuesday, September 18, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Contrary to much faulty dietary advice, new science shows that fat is required, along with exercise, to stimulate fat cells to break down stored fat in overweight individuals. It is quite true that eating too much fat, especially in combination with refined sugar, will lead to weight gain. However, this new information shows that a low-fat diet is not the best way for an overweight person to stimulate weight loss. Aerobics and Strength Training Improve Blood Sugar ControlTuesday, September 18, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) I am often asked what exercise is best for weight loss and health in general. The answer is: any exercise – and many new studies show a combination of various types of exercise are superior to any one form of exercise by itself…. Even a Moderate Weight Problem Increases Heart Disease RiskTuesday, September 11, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) One-third of Americans are obese, two-thirds are overweight. A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine issues a major wake up call. The risk for developing heart disease in moderately overweight people is 32%, for obese people it is 81%. Even if a person has normal levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, being moderately overweight still increases the risk by 17%, compared to 49% for an obese person. Proper Appetite Signals Improve ImmunitySaturday, September 08, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that the hunger signal ghrelin, as well as leptin itself, enhance the ability of the thymus gland to properly maintain the healthy function of immune cells during aging. The shrinking of the thymus gland during aging corresponds with a lack of immune cells that want to go out and get the job done. Instead, there are too many arm-chair generals that would rather sit around and tell war stories than do anything meaningful. You can learn more about ghrelin by reading chapter 25 in Mastering Leptin. Toddlers Need Iron to Protect Against ObesityWednesday, September 05, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A lack of dietary iron is now linked as a contributing factor to the development of obesity in toddlers. Instead of adequate iron intake such toddlers often had extra sugar consumption in the form of fruit juice. Either low iron or high sugar intake will induce obesity and the combination is not good. Researchers found that obese toddlers had an incidence of 20% obesity, compared to 7% in non-obese toddlers. Iron is required for the formation of hemoglobin which carries oxygen and the cellular utilization of thyroid hormone, important factors in healthy metabolism. Veggies Cut Diabetes Risk 24%Monday, September 03, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Eating 1 cup of veggies per day as part of a healthy diet is now proven to reduce the risk of diabetes by 24%. Vegetables contain fiber as well as numerous plant nutrients that are protective to health and help maintain a healthy digestive tract. Australian researchers tracked 2000 people for 10 years and found that vegetables, legumes in particular (beans, lentils, chickpeas), were superior to fruit or whole grains in terms of reducing diabetes risk. Prenatal Programming of ObesityWednesday, August 29, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study confirms a growing body of information that the health of the mother during pregnancy has a profound affect on the potential for future obesity. In the new study it was shown that high blood sugar during pregnancy doubles the risk for obesity between ages 5-7. Women entering pregnancy in an overweight condition and/or who eat poorly during pregnancy are at risk for this problem as well as multiple other pregnancy issues…. Viral Induced ObesityTuesday, August 21, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The Washington Post reports on recent intriguing work linking obesity to viral infection. Scientists isolated adult stem cells from fat that had been extracted during liposuction. Such stem cells can potentially turn into many different cells. Culturing these stem cells with the common adenovirus-36 (Ad-36), which causes respiratory and eye infections, caused new fat cells to form which were also more active than normal fat cells at promoting fat storage. Stem cells not exposed to the virus did not form into fat cells. Leptin and Food DesireTuesday, August 14, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The media is beginning to catch on to what I have been reporting for the past five years – leptin problems drastically influence the perception and desire for food, leading to excess consumption and weight gain. There are only 12 humans that have been identified that have a genetic mutation preventing them from making leptin at all…. Waistline Predicts Heart Disease RiskMonday, August 13, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Using the fanciest and most sophisticated high tech cardiovascular imaging equipment researchers at the Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas have just saved the world a bundle of money in cardiovascular diagnostic testing. As it turns out all you need is a tape measure placed around your waist…. Leptin-Weight Problems and Heart Attack: Bad CombinationMonday, August 06, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers measured the leptin levels in heart attack patients and found that those with the highest levels of leptin were the most non-responsive to therapies designed to thin the blood… 
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