Category Archives: Glucagon

Isomaltose Versus Sucrose: Postprandial Comparison

Increasingly is it being shown that the glycaemic response following a meal is a significant contributor to the risk of disease. Meals or foods that produce high glycaemic responses are now thought to contribute to the development of insulin resistance … Continue reading

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Protein And Glucagon

The changes in the circulating insulin levels to various combinations of macronutrients is well studied and extensively reported in the literature. However, less attention has been paid to the effects of dietary components on circulating glucagon levels. As plasma glucose … Continue reading

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Weight Loss By Controlling Insulin

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Coleus forskohlii: cAMP Activator

The Coleus forskohlii plant is a member of the mint family that is found naturally growing in sunny regions in Asian countries such as India, Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Traditionally the roots have been used as a medicine, and … Continue reading

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Seasonal Variations in Hormones

Humans are animals and their connection to nature is sometimes forgotten. Animal physiology is influenced by the moon (as so eloquently explained by Michael Colgan), the sun and the seasonal variations in temperature, light and humidity. These environmental factors can … Continue reading

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Protein and Lipids: Effects on Gut Function

The dietary macronutrients are protein, carbohydrate and lipids. As well as providing substances required for metabolic regulation, these macronutrients have differing and interesting effects on gut function. In fact the basis of many weight loss diets is through manipulation of … Continue reading

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Protein: Gut Hormones and Satiety

High protein diets show weight loss effect when compared to high fat or high carbohydrate diets. The reason for this is unknown, but protein has satiety inducing effects and this may contribute to its anti-obesogenic effects. The mechanisms by which … Continue reading

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Protein and Satiety

Altering the macronutrient ratios of meals is known to have an effect on weight loss. Evidence suggests that higher intakes of protein increases satiety and can aid in weight control. Meals with a higher intake of protein decrease subsequent energy … Continue reading

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