Tag Archives: Metabolic Syndrome

Abdominal Adipose Tissue: Labile Store of Energy

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of disease. In particular, obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is characterised by excessive adipose tissue accumulation, and it is the metabolic changes that occur with … Continue reading →

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Cardiovascular Disease is a Condition of Inflammation

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease believe that dietary cholesterol is the cause of atherosclerosis. Despite a large volume of evidence that contradicts this theory it is still popular amongst mainstream medicine. The most recent research in the … Continue reading →

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The Subcutaneous to Abdominal Fat Ratio

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Triglycerides are stored in two main repositories of white adipose tissue in humans. A subcutaneous store is present under the skin, and this constitutes the store of fat that it visible to the exterior. In addition, humans store fat around … Continue reading →

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Body Mass index or Waist Circumference for Measuring Obesity?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is of serious concern because of the high mortality caused by its associated diseases. In fact, obesity now kills more people than any other condition. Diagnosis of obesity is usually done by calculating the body mass index (BMI), a … Continue reading →

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Soft Drinks Cause Metabolic Syndrome: But What About Fruit Juice?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that the increasing consumption of soft drinks is a major cause of the obesity epidemic in Western nations. Sugar sweetened soft drink are detrimental to health because they oversupply the liver with fructose, which has been shown in … Continue reading →

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The Magic Cholesterol Fairy

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Robert Barrington

ietary cholesterol is believed by a great many people to cause cardiovascular disease. This is a belief is based on faith, rather like one might believe in the tooth fairy or flying spaghetti monster. Although such people like to think … Continue reading →

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