Too much iron can impair your ability to release insulin (insulin secretory capacity). Correcting the overload improved glucose tolerance, but decreased insulin sensitivity. The subjects had hereditary haemochromatosis, which is a very common genetic defect. Iron is also a pro-oxidant.…
Pine needle extract decreased visceral fat mass and body weight. Lipid levels were also improved. It appears that pine needle extract may prevent some of the weight gain on high fat diets. The mechanism appears to be related to gene…
A new fiber (FBCx) was shown to be effecive against weight gain and improved triglyceride levels (about 8%), a marker for insulin levels. Viscous fibers seem to be more effective at blunting glycemic responses than insoluble fibers. Expect more of…
Persimmon leaf suppressed weight gain and improved the lipid profile of rats fed a high fat diet. The active component is unknown. The researchers speculated that it was either the fiber or a polyphenol (an antioxidant). Abstract