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Leptin and Insulin Resistance: The Perfect Storm for Weight Gain

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The increase in Western-style food consumption in recent decades mirrors increases in obesity and insulin resistance seen in the populations of developed nations. The ‘eat-too-much, do-too-little’ theory of weight gain suggests that excessive calorie intake combined with a limited amount … Continue reading →

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