Category Archives: Weight Loss

L-Lysine: Skeletal Muscle

Evidence supports a role for L-lysine in preventing the degradation of skeletal muscle. One of the mechanisms by which this may occur is through suppression of autophagic proteolysis by the L-lysine metabolite L-saccharphone. L-lysine may therefore be a useful nutritional … Continue reading

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Raspberry Ketone For Weight Loss

Raspberry ketone is a supplement that contains the aromatic compound ketone (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one. The extracts of raspberry ketone that are commercially available are derived from the red raspberry (Rubus idaeus). Structurally, raspberry ketones are similar to capsaicin and synephrine, both … Continue reading

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The Inertia Theory of Weight Loss

After eating poorly for a long period of time, the decision to lose weight is often sudden and ill prepared. Gaining weight takes a reasonable length of time, and during this period a large number of metabolic changes occur that … Continue reading

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Is Alcohol Fattening?

The ethanol in drinks comes from the fermentation of vegetable sugars and has been present in the human diet for as long as records go back. Consuming alcohol is therefore a natural part of the human diet and energy can … Continue reading

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Post-Workout Meal Timing

Following training there are significant metabolic shifts. In particular, protein synthesis increases and fat oxidation is upregulated. This means that there is a requirement for protein to allow the regeneration of skeletal muscle and this requirement remains high for a … Continue reading

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The Energy Content of Vegetables

Vegetables have been shown to possess a number of health effects. One of the main health effects that relates to regular consumption of vegetables is weight loss. The weight loss effects of vegetables are related to the high water content … Continue reading

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The Propensity to Overeat Food

Overeating food is considered by many to be the primary cause of weight gain. While the evidence at first glance does appear to support this, the solution, which is to eat less food, has been consistently shown not to cause … Continue reading

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Thermoregulation: The Key to Weight Loss

Many “experts” claim that calories in minus calories out equals net weight gain. Based on this it is often claimed that by adding up all energy in food, subtracting the basal metabolic rate and the energy used in exercise, a … Continue reading

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There is no Secret to Weight Loss

Weight loss is a fairly straightforward process. The first thing to understand in the process is that the goal is to lose body fat, while maintaining as much muscle and bone tissue as possible. Losing weight should really be called … Continue reading

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Radish Greens: Nutritional Effects Against Obesity

Radishes (Raphanus sativus) are a commonly eaten vegetable that is eaten mainly for its succulent root. The greens of the radish plant can also be consumed and there may be nutritional advantages to doing so. Evidence suggests that a polysaccharide … Continue reading

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