It is fairly well established that visceral fat is associated with insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome. In this large study, waist to hip ratio (WHR) better predicted heart disease risk factors than waist circumference, regardless of BMI. Larger hip…
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker for inflammation and a risk factor for heart disease. Aerobic exercise does not significantly lower CRP. The aerobic exercise groups did achieve improvements in body weight and aerobic capacity. The slight improvements in CRP…
The Satiety Quotient is a formula for measuring the satiating effect of a particular food. The Satiety Quotient is calculated by dividing the difference between the hunger rating (before and after eating) by the calories. This study confirmed that the…
Carnitine is an amino acid responsible for transporting fatty acids into a cells mitochondria. Because it is required to burn fat, it has been widely speculated that increasing carnitine intake would also increase fat oxidation. The following study showed no…