Only abstract available here--high Estradiol:Testosterone, thus high aromatase activity, increased abdominal fat and reduced lean muscle mass. The authors also reported an higher bone mineral density, but that pales in the comparison of the metabolic dysfunction of high fat and low muscle mass causes.
new study finds that bariatric surgery outperforms lifestyle interventions in improving glucose control in obese individuals. On the surface this seems interesting, but the lifestyle interventions were based on the Diabetes Prevention program. The diabetes prevention program doesn't do well in glucose control in any clients (see increasing diabetes rates), so it should be no surprise that bariatric surgery outperforms a program that doesn't work
What legacy do you leave your children? Study finds that the "lard legacy" is one many leave their children. Adults with high fatty acid profile, found in SAD, but this leaves alter gut microbiome in their children.
Rat study finds intermittent fasting aids weight loss, improves insulin resistance, leptin signaling and blunts the effects of a high-fat (trans), high fructose, and high sugar diet.
new study finds Echinacea plus elderberry out performs Tamiflu in the treatment of early flu-like symptoms. This study was fairly large for a head to head randomized study. I love it when natural therapies out perform prescription meds.