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

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?

Intermittent fasting, engineered foods, leptin, and ghrelin

Engineered foods are designed by smart people, and the goal is not usually to m… read more » Intermittent fasting, engineered foods, leptin, and ghrelin

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