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Post-exercise protein turnover

Runners consumed either a low protein, moderate protein or high protein diet and whole body protein turnover was measured post exercise. Unfortunately, changes in body composition were not studied. No difference in protein synthesis was found between the diets. Protein…

The effect of portion sizes on gorging

Splitting up a fast food meal and consuming it in smaller portions does not appear to have any affect on the total calories consumed. The researches concluded that this was due to the inherint problems of the foods themselves…low fiber,…

Obesity and cortisol

An association between stress and obesity has been suggested before. This study shows that it may actually be the excess weight that is causing the elevated blood cortisol levels…not the other way around. Cortisol liberates fatty acids and glycogen to…

Folate and BMI

Low folate levels are associated with greater BMI and body fat percentage. It appears that other B vitamins may be associated as well, especially B12. Folate is found in high amounts in green vegetables. If you supplement, make sure you…