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Midnight snacking is said to be bad for health, but there are actually few studies investigating the effects of this on the regulation of calorie intake, calories burned and molecular changes in body fat on body weight regulation and risk of obesity. This small study published in Cell Metabolism conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital …
In some cases protracted weight gain may be attributed to reduced ability to metabolize fat. More intensive lifestyle changes may be required for sensitive individuals if they wish to avoid being overweight and developing type 2 diabetes according to researchers, as published in the journal Cell Metabolism. Tissue samples were analysed of subcutaneous fat taken …
Blueberry polyphenols fight adipogenesis (the development of fat cells), and induce lipolysis (breakdown of fat). The benefits of blueberry consumption have been demonstrated in several nutrition studies, more specifically the cardio-protective benefits derived from their high polyphenol content. Shiwani Moghe, from Texas Woman’s University (Texas, USA), vand colleagues assessed whether blueberry polyphenols play a role …