Hormonal reductionism is as myopic as biochemical reductionism

Biochemistry-based arguments can be very misleading. Yet, biochemistry can be e… read more » Hormonal reductionism is as myopic as biochemical reductionism

What is a good low carbohydrate diet? It is a low calorie one

My interview with Jimmy Moore should be up on the day that this post becomes a… read more » What is a good low carbohydrate diet? It is a low calorie one

Lipotoxicity or tired pancreas? Abnormal fat metabolism as a possible precondition for type 2 diabetes

The term “diabetes” is used to describe a wide range of diseases of glucose met… read more » Lipotoxicity or tired pancreas? Abnormal fat metabolism as a possible precondition for type 2 diabetes

Subcutaneous versus visceral fat: How to tell the difference?

The photos below, from Wikipedia, show two patterns of abdominal fat deposition… read more » Subcutaneous versus visceral fat: How to tell the difference?

Cheese consumption, visceral fat, and adiponectin levels

Several bacteria feed on lactose, the sugar found in milk, producing cheese for… read more » Cheese consumption, visceral fat, and adiponectin levels

Adiponectin supplementation: Body fat loss

Adiponectin is a hormone exclusively secreted by body fat. This hormone has bee… read more » Adiponectin supplementation: Body fat loss

Adiponectin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels after a high saturated fat meal

This is one of those interesting studies where the authors start with some pre-… read more » Adiponectin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels after a high saturated fat meal

Adiponectin, inflammation, diabetes, and heart disease

Humans, like many animals, evolved to be episodic eaters and spend most of thei… read more » Adiponectin, inflammation, diabetes, and heart disease