Inflammation in PCOS, and its Link with Excess Carbohydrates
Are carbohydrates the cause of inflammation in women with PCOS? Well, yes and no…
Weight and Metabolism
Selenium’s Role in Abdominal Fat Storage
Even if you are otherwise healthy, carrying excess weight around your belly is risky. Extra abdominal fat is linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among other health concerns.
Increased Risk of Diabetes from Artificial Sweeteners
Zero-calorie sweeteners like Aspartame have long been used in diet sodas, as well as other low-cal foods. It’s been assumed that these sweeteners are healthier alternatives for sugar (especially for those trying to lose weight), but recent studies show that they actually do a lot of damage, and can even increase one’s risk of diabetes. …
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Green Tea Extract Proves Better Than Metformin for Metabolic Markers in Women
Green tea continues to prove itself as a healing powerhouse. A lot of women with PCOS take Metformin to manage their insulin resistance, but a simpler solution proves to be even better. In a recent study, green tea extract was shown to outperform Metformin in both lipid profile and glycemic control. 120 women with high BMI took …
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Artificial Sweeteners’ Effect on the Brain Reduces Impulse Control
A lot of people struggle to lose weight while dieting, and a new study may have determined why. The study was on artificial sweeteners and how they affect the brain, and the results were quite shocking. There are countless diet soft drinks that are marketed to dieters specifically because of their low calorie count. Well, …
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In Lean PCOS, Insulin Resistance is Often Missed, as Illustrated by This Study on the Microbiome
A new study just released on gut microbiome and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) showed some fascinating results: it showed that women with PCOS have fewer types of gut bacteria AND very different microbiomes than women who don’t have the condition. This study concluded that this effect was due to testosterone, rather than metabolic issues or insulin …
How Walnuts affect Insulin Levels
In a recent study, 28 subjects with high body mass index (but without diabetes), were chosen to test the effect that walnuts have on the body. Specifically, the study focused on why these nuts in particular are linked to better metabolic health. Two types of meals were selected for the participants: either a standard meal, …
Dairy Products, and Their Link to Insulin Resistance
When most people think about low-fat dairy products, they don’t immediately think of a correlation with insulin resistance. After all, fat-free yogurt and kefir are touted as ideal health foods, especially if people want to lose weight, right? Well, not so right. A recent Iranian study, which followed 1,205 participants for 2.3 years, has shown that Branched Chain …
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How to Test for Insulin Resistance: Your Comprehensive Guide
Knowing which test to order for insulin resistance can be confusing and negative tests for diabetes can be misleading. This article summarizes with accuracy which are the best tests to order to know definitively if you have insulin resistance and risks for metabolic conditions like diabetes.
The Discomfort behind Comfort Foods
Have you ever eaten a high fat, high carbohydrate meal and felt almost immediately like the world was a better place? Now, what if I told you to give all of those things up? Even though you know that avoiding a cheesecake binge is healthier for you, I bet that you had an immediate defense …
