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Insulin is an important hormone for the regulation of energy: Insulin is released in response to glucose in the blood stream where it facilitates the removal

Metabolic syndrome is defined by symptoms such as abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, and high blood sugar levels. “MS prevalence has increased significantly over the last years, reaching

Eating late at night can be the result of several causes: binge eating disorder (BED) and night eating syndrome (NES) are both diagnoses recognized by the

Metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of developing type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (2) Metabolic syndrome can described by insulin resistance, impaired glucose

The digestive system is your body’s food processor, breaking down the food you eat and extracting important nutrients. Incomplete digestion can result in gastrointestinal distress and

Probiotics are defined by the World Health Organization as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host” Changes in

A common complaint of weight loss patients is the inability to reduce inches in specific areas (love handles, double chin, upper arms, etc…). It seems that

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient in humans. The human body cannot produce it’s own vitamin C. Vitamin C is water-soluble which means it is quickly

What is the “Lipo” Vitamin? Lipotropic (Li-po-tro-pic) nutrients are substances that affect fat metabolism in the body. The term “lipotropic” was first used in 1935 by