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Wrist circumference size may predict which children are at risk for insulin resistance, which in turn is a risk factor for heart disease.
Results from a recent study show that large wrist sizes in adolescents are associated with high insulin levels which means an individual may go on to develop insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not respond properly to the hormone.
New research is adding another reason why some people have large waistlines. Scientists say that excessive bacteria in the stomach caused by a lack of the TLR5 (Toll-Like Receptor 5) protein may be the culprit.
TLR5 guards against an overgrowth of bacteria in the intestines. If you remove TLR5, the intestines will be overgrown with an excessive amount of pathogens. Inflammation will occur making the cells less sensitive to insulin. And, If the cells become resistant to insulin, the glucose will continue to circulate, causing high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.
Recently, it has been discovered that probiotics, also known as “healthy” bacteria, can manipulate the balance of the microflora in the intestine by reducing the growth of “harmful” bacteria. and therefore may play a role in fighting obesity and controlling inflammation.
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A recent study published in Diabetes Care showed that older men who take Vitamin K supplementation for 36 months, at doses that can be achieved through dietary intake, may be able to reduce the progression of insulin resistance.
US researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, report their top 10 Vitamin K food sources:
1. Kale
2. Collards
3. Spinach
4. Turnips greens
5. Beets greens
6. Dandelion Greens
7. Mustard Greens
8. Brussels sprouts
9. Broccoli
10. Spring Onions
Drink your Green Smoothies, eat your salads and stay healthy and strong.
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Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have determined that insulin resistance is likely the reason why gallstones are more common in obese people. Sudha Biddinger, M.D., Ph.D., lead author of the study and a researcher in the Joslin Section on Obesity and Hormone Action, said:
"Obesity is associated with increased secretion of cholesterol into the bile. The excess cholesterol accumulates in the gallbladder which can lead to the formation of painful gallstones. This study shows that insulin resistance is key to this process, as the lack of insulin receptors in the livers (of research mice) was sufficient to promote gallstones".
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