Leptin is part of our bodies complex appetite signaling system. Fat tissue secretes leptin which signals the brain regarding the amount of body fat present. Having high leptin levels may indicate some degree of leptin resistance… which may predict future…
Two weeks of high intensity inverval training (HIIT) produced vast improvements in many fitness markers. Aerobic capacity (VO2max) improved 13%, this is an incredible improvement in such a short time. Whole body fat oxidation increased 36% after HIIT training. The…
Chitosan, the structural element in the shells of crustaceans, appears to have weight loss benefits. Chitosan is indigestible, so its effects are similar to fibers. Subjects taking about 3 grams of chitosan a day achieved superior weight loss and fat…
Adiponectin is a hormone secreted by fat tissue. Subjects with the metabolic syndrome have lower adiponectin levels than other obese individuals. Adiponectin levels correlated with insulin sensitivity and with HDL cholesterol. Improving insulin sensitivity should raise adiponectin levels and HDL…