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inositol effective in eating disorders, including binge eating

animal study finds that cocaine binge use associated with decreased eNOS expression in the penis.  This is consistent with the other very limited studies that show that cocaine decreases eNOS protein expression and thus NO.

study finds benefit in fasting.  Here fasting is defined as < 25% energy requirements.  They authors of this study found an increase adiponectin, a decrease in CRP, a decrease in leptin, a reduction in weight, and a reduction in fat free mass.  The study alternated with a almost binge type day, but this is unhealthy.

yo-yo dieting leads to weight gain, in part, due to increase food intake in between the calorie restriction phases.  The calorie restriction suppresses metabolic rate and results in muscle loss; both of which contribute to the rebound weight gain seen by so many.

Dopamine transporters don't appear to have role in overeating and obesity; more likely involves dopamine receptors

occupational lead exposure and thyroid dysfunction

Some Habits That Ruin Your Weight Loss Plan. Although we may follow a strict diet plan and hit the gym.., sometimes it becomes nearly impossible to get rid of those extra pounds... The problem lies with the seemingly harmless everyday habits that we have nurtured over the years and...

While most of us are aware that eating cheesy sausages every day for breakfast is not really good for the waistline, there are many other subtle bad habits that keep on adding more pounds to our bodies. These habits are harmful because they have the potential to sabotage our weight loss plan.