An American Epidemic of Fat Blobs
Thursday, April 02, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Little fat blobs in your circulation, known as triglycerides, are now shown to be excessively elevated in 33% of Americans. These little fat blobs are turning out to be the best predictor of heart disease, especially when they are measured on a non-fasting basis. Rapid Infant Weight Gain Predicts ObesityThursday, April 02, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) One lesson you do not want to teach your newborn child is how to become fat. This can be accomplished by causing inappropriate weight gain in the first six months of life, in turn increasing their risk for obesity by 40% by age 3. High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes Your Brain Crave FoodWednesday, April 01, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The average American now consumes 145 pounds of high fructose corn syrup per year – its lucky anyone is still able to walk. New research proves exactly how high fructose corn syrup bypasses normal energy balance systems in your body, causing your brain to eat more food because it never really registers the calories of the high fructose corn syrup. Obesity Shortens Your LifeSunday, March 22, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study published in the Lancet follows over 900,000 people and proves conclusively that being overweight shortens your lifespan. Severe obesity can take 10 years off you life, the same risk as a heavy smoker. Moderate obesity (up to 50 pounds overweight) can take 3 years off your life. It is now perfectly clear that being overweight ages your body faster, resulting in early death. Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Future ObesityFriday, March 20, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows for the first time that the higher the exposure of a mother to the pesticide DDE the more likely she is to have a child who later becomes obese. DDE is a breakdown product of the now banned and formerly widely used DDT, an estrogen-mimetic fat-soluble toxin, The last time the government checked broad exposure of this toxin in Americans was in the National Human Adipose Tissue Survey (NHATS), which found 93% of fat samples from across the country were contaminated with DDE at high levels. Calcium Boosts Weight Loss EffortsMonday, March 16, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Women who were low on calcium (less than 600 mg a day) found that taking 1200 mg a day of calcium helped them control their intake of fat and lose weight. The calcium supplementation clearly helped women stay on a lower calorie diet. DHA Lowers Inflammation in Men with Metabolic ProblemsThursday, March 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Elevated triglycerides are an important independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and they also signify a significant problem with leptin resistance. Both problems have inflammation associated with them. A new study shows that in men with elevated triglycerides, 3000 mg of DHA per day is able to lower various inflammatory markers like CRP and IL6. Protein, Fiber, & Weight Loss – The Evidence ContinuesMonday, March 09, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is very clear that getting enough protein and fiber are key fundamentals for anyone’s weight management efforts, especially as the months go by. High Fructose Corn Syrup Activates Fat Producing GeneSunday, March 08, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) This month’s issue of Cell Metabolism has a feature article explaining exactly how high fructose corn syrup turns on gene signaling that promotes fat formation and fat accumulation – likely to result in obesity, insulin resistance, and type II diabetes. Fat Accumulates Differently in Diabetic PatientsFriday, March 06, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study proves that where you store fat determines your risk for becoming type II diabetic. Using advanced whole body magnetic resonance imaging 93 overweight individuals were analyzed. Diabetic patients had higher levels of visceral fat (abdominal and around organs). The Obesity Beverage - High Fructose Corn SyrupThursday, March 05, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) One day the bird brains in charge of the food supply and public health will wake up – maybe. In the mean time, avoid high fructose corn syrup like the plague. A new study shows that if you are overweight and you consume this at a meal, your metabolic profile is significantly worsened. Leptin Protects Your Brain, Energizes Your BodySunday, March 01, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The fat-hormone leptin must get into your brain in order to activate your metabolism and help protect your brain from inflammation and damage. A new study documents that leptin even protects brain cells from low oxygen states that are related to stroke damage. Zinc, Alcohol Damage, and Thyroid FunctionTuesday, February 17, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Several new studies on zinc show an amazing ability to protect against alcohol damage. The data raises several interesting points – one of which is protecting yourself from alcohol intake and another is on general zinc deficiency, including alcohol induced, and its affect on thyroid function. Arginine Helps Weight Loss & Cardio HealthSunday, February 15, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that the amino acid arginine (very high in the now infamous peanut butter) can prevent weight gain and improve cardiovascular relaxation and circulation. Weight Loss Dramatically Improves Sleep ApneaSaturday, February 14, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The best news for those with snoring and sleep apnea, which is a lot of people, is that losing weight is now proven to be the most effective remedy for the problem – and very cost effective as well. A new controlled study showed that those who lost twenty pounds in the course of a year had significant improvements in sleep apnea. How Fish Oil Rescues Metabolism from ObesityFriday, February 13, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) DHA in particular, and fish oil in general, have been shown to have a powerful influence on the health and well being of your stored fat, as well as other aspects of metabolism such as insulin resistance. In a new study working with the obese leptin-lacking mice, researchers demonstrated the precise novel ways in which fish oil can protect against obesity, even in an animal that has no choice but to become obese. Magnesium Needed for Healthy Adiponectin LevelsMonday, February 09, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A detailed study comparing the metabolism of twins, which analyzed their basic dietary nutrients, found that magnesium intake was the most important dietary variable that determined adiponectin levels. Thyroid, Food Addiction, and the Metabolically Unfit Fat CellTuesday, January 27, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The following are the lecture notes from a talk I gave back in 2005 to the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. The information is just as valid today as it was then – as a number of newer studies continue to prove these points – especially regarding food cravings and food addiction. This file contains extensive information that is of value for any person seeking a more in-depth understanding of this important subject. The Mastering Leptin LifestyleMonday, January 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In order to really take charge of leptin you have to actively manage it. Think of leptin as the conductor of your orchestra; will you play beautiful music or does your body suffer from out of tune noise? The Five Rules of The Leptin Diet®Monday, January 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) There are five simple rules that form the core of the Leptin Diet®. The quality of the food you eat is of course important. What is interesting about the Leptin Diet is that it is just as important when you eat as what you eat. What is Leptin?Monday, January 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) I have spent more than twenty years on the front lines of clinical nutrition helping thousands of people solve very difficult health problems – naturally. In all these years I have never encountered more powerful principles of health than those relating to leptin. Intense Aerobics Lowers AppetiteSunday, December 21, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The struggle with appetite is a key point in the battle of the bulge. One tool to stay on track is aerobic exercise. A new study shows that a 1 hour period of intense aerobics significantly lowers ghrelin, your stomach’s hunger signal. Lack of D Causes Weight Gain & Stunts GrowthThursday, December 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers tested 100 young women, ages 16 to 22, to see if a lack of vitamin D was associated with poor bone mineral density. What they found surprised them. Oprah’s Weight Is National News – AgainWednesday, December 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) I have warned repeatedly that no person can win a willpower battle with out-of-control leptin. Oprah is the living proof, the yo-yo dieter who is the poster child for leptin problems. Sweet Taste and Food ObsessionMonday, December 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research confirms that the more sweets you eat the more likely it is that your tongue’s sweet sensors are disturbed, causing you to eat even greater amounts of sweets just to get a satisfied sweet sensation. Unfortunately, this craving for sweet pleasure is accompanied by eating too many calories in general and thus weight gain is likely. 
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