Elevating the level of oxyntomodulin (a naturally occurring 37 amino acid peptide hormone found in the colon) confines appetite and raises activity levels simultaneously, results in rapid but healthy weight loss rates, a study suggests. The hormone sends impulse to our brain that we have taken our meal to full, but the obese people have Read more
Archive : Food and Fitness
New strategy to fight obesity
Scientist has discovered an antibody that breaks down and suppresses an appetite stimulant that is produced by the human body. Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute told that the antibody catalyst, GHT-11E11 became the cause to increase the metabolic rate in fasting mice and restricted their eating after 24 hours without food. A gastric hormone Read more
Breastfed kids less likely to have behavioral disorders
Mother’s breastfeeding could have a constructive influence on behavior, in early childhood, according to results of a study presented Wednesday at the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting in San Diego. In the study, parents of 1 to 5 year old children, who were breastfed as infants were 15 percent less likely to report concern Read more
Good nutrition is secret to weight loss
Most of us don’t understand why they are gaining weight? The answer is it’s our daily eating habits that cause most weight gain, rather than individual episodes of binge-eating. The same principle applies to exercise and fitness. A modest amount of daily exercise is more effective and sustainable than occasional vigorous workouts. Medical experts recommend Read more
Biotin
Vitamin H or vitamin B7 is known as Biotin. Chemical formula of biotin is CLOHI6N203S. Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. It is composed of a tetrahydroimidizalone ring fused with a tetrahydrothiophene ring. Aveleric acid substitute is attached to one of the carbon atoms of the tetrahydrothiophene ring. Biotin is a cofactor in the metabolism Read more
Diet and Digestion
Most of the body disorders are mainly concerned with the malfunctioning of the digestive system. In short we can say that our digestive system has a direct influence in our daily life. More over when you experience any digestive trouble, you get easily frustrated. A healthy digestive system helps to keep one optimistic and cheerful Read more