A recent article published in the Science Daily (October 11, 2010), noted that “Persistent exposure to light at night may lead to weight gain, even without changing physical activity or eating more food, according to new research in mice.” The study noted that it was a timing of eating issue. The article suggested that the […]
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Current research and clinical studies have given us new insights into the roles played by various hormones that control or influence our fat burning metabolism. These hormones include Leptin, Cortisol, Thyroid, Insulin, and Glucagon. Further, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and HGH (human growth hormone) also play a significant role. Leptin – The Appetite Hormone Byron
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After we eat, any extra glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids in the blood stream are picked up by our fat cells, and converted to fat. That’s how we build our reserve fuel supply. Once we are past childhood, our body doesn’t make many more fat cells. The new fat molecules are crowded into existing
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The subject of people who sleep during the day and work at night and its effects on body fat, was addressed in a previous article. See Too Much Light at Night at Night May Lead to Obesity. The conclusion in that article was that for those who work at night, it is important that they
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