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What is The Fat Loss Factor?

taylor2545 — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:55:02 +0000

TweetFat Loss Factor is a liver cleanse program created by Dr. Charles Livingston to effectively help individuals lose weight and reduce belly fat fast with a guide to natural detox, relevant fat loss exercises and continuous nutritional guidelines.

Dr. Livingston is a board certified chiropractor, certified advanced nutritionist, a certified wellness practitioner, speaker, and author, including other things. Obesity is a steady increasing problem in the United States but this new and improved program provides an easy long term solution to lose weight fast.

The most important factor is to cleanse the liver to restore its ability to filter out harmful toxins and eliminate the vicious fat accumulation cycle. “If the liver fails to break down cholesterol, fat begins to accumulate and cause obesity,” according to Dr. Livingston. Cleansing is also the first phase of the 12 week program and includes a detox plan for the first 2 weeks.

The second phase of the Fat Loss Factor is proper weight loss which lasts for ten weeks. Diet and exercise is the key to effectively losing weight so Dr. Charles includes super foods with fat burning properties to help boost your metabolism and cardio workouts to get your body in shape. He prefers short workouts as they are more beneficial for losing weight rather than long marathon workouts.

This program provides strategies for men and women plus routines for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. If you don’t have time for full workouts, no problem! Dr. Livingston includes mini-workouts for those of you on the go!

The Fat Loss Factor program has helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals and the majority of the fat loss factor reviews are positive. The course comes with an easy to download e-book and videos to make things even greater. Dr. Livingston really cares about his customers so he responds to all emails in a timely manner and gives this wonderful program away for a whopping $47, money back guaranteed! This program has a different approach to weight loss and the talk about it is just outstanding. I was skeptical at first about downloading this course but with all the positive feedback and reviews I just had to try it. I was able to see noticeable results in the first two weeks and that definitely increased my motivation. I highly rate this program overall 9 out of 10 based on ease of use, support, pricing and product.

Source: www.fatlossfactor.com

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Reduce Belly Fat With Canola and High-Oleic Oils

taylor2545 — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:28:05 +0000

TweetMany individuals seek to discover what oils they can consume to cut belly fat such as safflower oil but now a new U.S.-Canadian study suggests that canola and high-oleic oils can lower abdominal fat.

This new research was presented by American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in New Orleans which studied 121 Canadian and American adults at risk for metabolic syndrome. There were five risk factors characterized by increased belly fat which included, low “good” cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, stroke, above average blood sugar, triglycerides and blood pressure that increase the risk of heart disease. The participants in this study were all given weight maintenance including a heart-healthy diet with a daily smoothie containing one of five oils. This procedure was used for the remainder of the four oils as well.

The results revealed that those who consumed high-oleic or canola oils every day for 4 weeks reduced their stomach fat by 1.6 percent. I believe the key to this study was the healthy diet and the monounsaturated fat in the oils that really reduced the abdominal fat. If daily exercise was included in the study then the results would most likely be more significant. Corn/safflower, flax/safflower, and high-oleic canola oil blends enriched with omega-3 DHA had no effect on abdominal fat however.

There are many questions and concerns as to what specific mechanisms in monounsaturated fats or MUFAs that is responsible for belly fat loss. “It is evident that further studies are needed to determine the mechanisms that account for belly fat loss on a high-MUFA diet,” notes Kris-Etherton. The most important factors to losing weight and staying healthy are living a healthy lifestyle. This includes daily physical activity, a healthy low-calorie diet and spiritual healing such as meditation. Exercise is the best stress reliever in my opinion and it has so many other special benefits. If you like to cook then use olive oil instead of vegetable oil which is less healthy. You should always make realistic goals and not get discouraged if you don’t see instant results. Permanent weight loss and good health takes time but the benefits are worth it. “The Canola Oil Multicentre Intervention Trial (COMIT) indicates that simple dietary changes, such as using a high-MUFA vegetable oil, may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and therefore, heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes.” Start taking positive steps toward your health today to live a happier and longer lifestyle.

Source: http://www.canolainfo.org/news/media.php?detail=672

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Belly Fat Linked to Colon Cancer

taylor2545 — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:44:53 +0000

TweetBelly fat contains many serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and risk of diabetes. But the stomach fat that sits deep between the organs (visceral fat) is directly linked to colon cancer, according to a new animal study.

Previous research has shown that abdominal obesity or belly fat strongly predicts cancer, obesity and even colon cancer, but Huffman wanted to prove whether visceral fat is directly related to colon cancer. “Since the relationship between obesity and disease first emerged, a more careful examination of body fat distribution has revealed that the risk posed by obesity in humans to disease and mortality is primarily harbored by the extent of visceral fat,” says Huffman.

“There has been some skepticism as to whether obesity per se is a bona fide cancer risk factor, rather than the habits that fuel it, including a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle,” study researcher Derek M. Huffman, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, said in a statement. “Although those other lifestyle choices play a role, this study unequivocally demonstrates that visceral adiposity is causally linked to intestinal cancer.”

The mice were divided into three different groups. The first group of mice underwent sham surgery and were allowed to eat as much as they wanted, resulting in them becoming obese. The second group had an unrestricted diet as well but the visceral fat was surgically removed in this experiment. The third group underwent sham surgery as well but their calorie intake restricted. Since the third group of mice had a restricted diet their chances of becoming obese and developing colon cancer was significantly reduced.

When the mice were subdivided by gender, there were also significant differences in the relationship between intestinal tumors and visceral fat. The removal of visceral fat in female mice was greatly related to a reduction in intestinal tumors, but a restricted calorie intake was not. On the other hand, the male mice restriction on calories had a significant effect on intestinal tumors but the removal of visceral fat did not.

Huffman concludes that using a surgical approach of removing the visceral fat provided casual evidence linking visceral adiposity to intestinal tumorigenesis, independent of other confounders related to energy balance. Huffman says, “Further work on the underlying mechanisms will need to focus on a model in which the colon is the principal site of tumor development.”

The best strategy to lose belly fat and remove visceral fat in abdominally obese individuals is daily diet and exercise. This may be an important cancer prevention strategy as well as an adjuvant therapy for improving outcomes following a cancer diagnosis. Even if you are already overweight or obese, it’s not too late to start your diet changes and perform at least 30 minutes of physical activity today. Beginners can start off by walking at least 30 minutes a day with a friend to make it fun and check your progress every week. Start your weight loss efforts today and avoid any risks of developing colon cancer plus other serious health conditions that will affect your life!

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/12/abdominal-fat-colon-cancer-belly-visceral_n_2807896.html

http://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/6/3/177.full?sid=2828baa3-af04-4152-82ba-91ce4513c8f2

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Boxing for a Better Body

taylor2545 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:18:19 +0000

TweetBoxing is my favorite sport and it offers great cardio to help you lose weight and develop a great body including 6 pack abs. Relieve stress and eliminate unwanted body fat with these boxing-inspired moves from Crunch NYC instructor Christy Nacinovich. (These exercises are based on her new Sucker Punch Class.)

For a maximum workout from head to toe, pick a move for the arms and shoulders, a move for the abs and back, and a move for the legs and butt, then perform two sets of each move three to four times per week.

Arms & Shoulders: Back Fist

Start off with your knees bent slightly, feet in fighter’s stance (put your left foot forward), elbows bent; bring right foot near face. Twist at waist to the right, bringing left fist to the right and down, straightening left arm.

Keeping arm straight, rotate upper body to left while swinging left arm back beyond left side of body. Do 10 reps, keeping arm straight and long- think of it as a steel bar locked in place. Switch sides and repeat; do two sets.

Arms & Shoulders: Pike Push Up

Start this workout in the push up position with your hands in a wide diamond (fingers pointing toward each other).

Bend your waist, lifting hips up and coming onto toes, (walk them in a bit if necessary) so body forms an upside-down “V”. Bend elbows to lower head towards hands.

Press your back up; perform 10 reps.

Abs & Back; Knee Strike

Stand with your knees slightly bent, feet in fighter’s position (left foot forward). Raise your arms up and left as if you are grabbing something.

Engage core muscles and pull hands down as you bend your right knee and lift up to meet them. Resume to previous position, tapping right toes to the floor. Perform ten reps then switch sides and repeat.

Abs & Back: Sit Up and Punch

Lie flat down with knees bent, feet on floor, fists up. Engage core and round up slowly; at top, jab right arm out, retract, jab left. Roll back down.

Perform 10 reps (each side) each of jabs, upper cuts (punching up), and hooks (punching around the sides).

Legs & Butt: Back Kick

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, fists up. Lift left foot, bend knee, and lift thigh parallel to floor; look over left shoulder. Hinge forward, kicking leg left straight back. Return to original position.

Perform 10 reps; repeat on opposite side.

Legs & Butt: Crescent Kick

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, fists up. Twist at waist, lifting left leg to point toes to the right. Kick up and over toward the left in a half-moon shape.

Lower left leg to tap left toes, then raise it again and kick it up and over to the right; that is 1 rep. Perform 10 reps, then switch sides and repeat. For a better challenge, do kicks over the back of a chair.

These are some great boxing exercises you can do 3-4 times per week for at least 30 minutes a day to stay in shape. You will also learn some new fighting techniques to defend yourself and that amazing body that people are jealous of. Along with these awesome exercises, make sure you eat a balanced diet every day for maximum results and long term weight loss benefits. I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and make weight loss a top priority this year!

Source: Jay Sullivan, http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20542504,00.html

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Lose Belly Fat Forever!

taylor2545 — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:54:35 +0000

TweetLosing belly fat naturally is something that everyone desires but just don’t know how to because of all the hype and influential infomercials that promise you instant results. Although stomach fat is the most difficult body fat to lose, it is not impossible to lose it permanently and get six pack abs. The great news is that you don’t have to starve yourself, take countless supplements, and undergo dangerous surgery or do millions of sit-ups. Here are some natural but surefire ways to lose that belly fat once and for all.

Weight Training

Weight lifting will help boost fat loss, build muscle and prevent muscle loss. Performing resistance training exercises that focus on large muscle groups will burn the most calories.

Eat More Calories

Not eating enough calories will slow down your body’s metabolism and you will retain more fat than if you were to eat the right amount of calories. Eating too few calories will also cause you to lose muscle, not fat, for energy, making you skinny and fat. Always remember that calories are energy and not eating enough will reduce your energy stores, which means having a hard time getting through the day or getting a good workout in.

Do Cardio and Stop Doing Crunches

Performing 15 to 45 minutes of physical activity or intense cardio workouts three times a week will help you decrease overall body fat and burn more calories. Doing tons of crunches or other types of ab exercises will build abdominal muscles, but it won’t help burn belly fat. Sadly, you can’t reduce the amount of fat in one particular area of your body. You have to lose fat overall through you whole body to reduce your waistline through cardio.

Eat Healthy

Working out hard will strengthen your abs, but if you don’t eat right, you will always have a layer of belly fat on top of those muscles. Eliminate processed foods from your diet plan and start eating whole foods such as protein, veggies, fruits, healthy fats and carbs. Make sure you eat breakfast each morning and eat small meals every three hours to keep your metabolism going. It’s helpful to eat carbs right after your workouts and drink two cups of water with every meal.

Eat More Protein

Your body burns off more energy processing proteins than it does processing carbs or fat. If you wish to burn fat you must take in protein. You should always get your protein from a quality source such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cottage cheese and whey protein; not a burger from McDonalds or a sausage pizza from Pizza Hut.

Self-Motivation

Developing a clear-cut plan and tracking your weight loss progress is about the best way to stay motivated. I understand it can be difficult when you don’t see drastic results right away but success doesn’t happen overnight. You must stay dedicated and work hard each day to achieve great results. You can start off by jogging or walking with a partner and making small changes to your diet. Make sure you track your body measurements and check the scales to see if your plan is effective. Since boxing is my favorite sport and provides me with a great workout I get the best of both worlds. Find a cardio activity you love to do and have fun while doing it to stay motivated. It may take some time to get the results you desire but the outcome will be permanent if you continue to work at it and stay committed. Start today on your belly fat loss efforts and gain the six pack abs you always dreamed of!

Source: http://blogs.phillymag.com/bewellphilly/2012/11/09/gimmicks-10-steps-losing-belly-fat-good/

Lose Belly Fat With Injections

taylor2545 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:11:22 +0000

TweetBelly fat is the most difficult fat to get rid of and causes serious health issues but researchers discovered a new injection that may help humans reduce stomach fat.

We are all aware that obesity is a growing issue in the United States and many individuals are searching endlessly for quick solutions to lose weight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that 42 percent of Americans will be obese by 2030. The bad part about this is that most people carry the fat in their abdomen area which studies have shown to be the most dangerous. Many Americans think they can do sit ups or crunches to lose stomach fat but you will only harden the muscles under the fat. You must do cardiovascular exercises such as running or jogging to lose weight all over then do ab workouts.

Researchers at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center are finding out that injecting a small capsule of heat generating cells in the bellies of mice helped them turn their white or bad fat, which stores fat in the body, into brown fat. Brown fat is good because it speeds up the metabolism, which led the mice to eventually lose about 20% of belly fat after 80 days of treatment. Ouliana Ziouzenkova with Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, says “We call it thermagenic fat”.

The mice did gain some weight back overtime but it wasn’t dramatic. Researchers also found that the vaccine caused a decrease in visceral fat, the fat around the organs, which was very important.

If the injections are created for humans, it will not be used as a weight loss device just yet. Instead it will be used for individuals that are not capable of exercising, for instance, elderly people or individuals who are handicapped. However, for the ones who are not physically impaired, diet and exercise is the only way to lose weight and reduce belly fat successfully. You can’t just exercise one day then stop all of a sudden. You have to stayed dedicated and work at it until it becomes a routine. If it’s hard to stay motivated you can find a partner to work out with you and join you in your diet plans and workouts. You can start small by making small changes to you calorie intake and walking if you don’t have much energy or time to join a gym. Start your healthy habits today and become a healthier person for the future.

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Belly Fat, A Higher Risk Than Obesity

taylor2545 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:30:54 +0000

TweetBelly Fat may be more dangerous than you can imagine, even if you are a person with normal weight. People who have a normal weight but have excess belly fat face a higher risk at dying from heart disease than people who are obese, a study from the Mayo Clinic reveals.

Why is Belly Fat so bad?

The study analyzed that individuals who had a normal body-mass index but also had central obesity (a high waist-to-hip ratio) had the greatest cardiovascular death risk from all causes. Throughout all the years of research and studies I have encountered, I would have never thought that a person of normal weight with belly fat would be at a higher risk of death than an obese person.

The only way to reduce the risk for normal weight people is to lose weight and build muscle mass, says Lopez-Jimenez, so that the weight is redistributed.

“We knew from previous research that central obesity is bad, but what is new in this research is that the distribution of the fat is very important even in people with a normal weight,” says senior author Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. “This group has the highest death rate, even higher than those who are considered obese based on body mass index. From a public health perspective, this is a significant finding.”

I always thought that the skinny or normal weight guys with the beer bellies were okay since they didn’t have fat all over but this current research has definitely changed my perspective. According to Lopez-Jimenez, central obesity increases insulin resistance and people tend to have less fat in areas where fat may be protective, such as the legs and hips. Individuals that have central obesity also tend to have much less muscle mass.

Lopez noted that some of the risk is tempered or lessened by fat distribution for obese people. People who are obese usually have fat in those places where it may be protected, and they seem to have more muscle mass, he says.

The study contained more than 12,000 people 18 and older from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is a representative sample of the U.S. population. The survey recorded body measurements such as height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference, as well as socioeconomic status, comorbidities, and physiological and laboratory measurements. Baseline data were matched to the National Death Index to assess deaths at follow-up.

People with cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were excluded by researchers to make sure their results reflected body type. Adjustments for age, sex, race, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and baseline body mass index were analyzed as well.

The results concluded that the risk of cardiovascular death was about three times higher, and the risk of death from all causes was two times higher, in the individuals of normal weight with central obesity, compared with those with a normal body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio.

Lose Belly Fat and Lose Weight by Diet & Exercise

The only way to reduce the risk for normal weight people is to lose weight and build muscle mass, says Lopez-Jimenez, so that the weight is redistributed. Exercise and a healthy diet is the proper way to treat this problem because you lose weight and build muscle mass at the same time.

Many individuals know their body mass index these days; it’s also vital for them to know that a normal BMI doesn’t mean their risk for heart disease is low, concludes Dr. Lopez-Jimenez. Where the fat is distributed on their body is important, and it can be determined easily by getting a waist-to-hip measurement, even if their body weight is within normal limits, says Lopez-Jimenez. To be on the safe side you should always engage in a proper diet and exercise for at least thirty minutes a day. This will limit all health risks, improve your physique and make you feel great about yourself.

Sources: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., cardiologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; Gregg Fonarow, M.D., spokesman, American Heart Association, and professor, cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles; Aug. 27, 2012, presentation, European Society of Cardiology Congress, Munich, Germany. Health

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Weight Training May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

taylor2545 — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:53:12 +0000

TweetThere is no doubt that weight training will help you build muscle and improve your weight loss efforts but a new study shows that it may prevent type 2 diabetes as well. According to the Harvard School of Public Health and University of South Denmark researchers, men who weight train on a regular basis, for instance, 30 minutes a day for one week, could cut their risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 34%. Strength training, eating healthy and aerobic exercise combined have always been the key to effective weight loss and reduced health risks such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

Type 2 diabetes is a serious health concern and it is steadily on the rise. Approximately 346 million people across the world are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and diabetes-related deaths are subjected to double between 2005 and 2030, according to the World Health Organization. Over 80% of these diabetes-related deaths occur in low and middle income countries. This means the poor individuals are the ones that suffer the most from type 2 diabetes and the people earning an average living.

Researchers studied 32,002 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study observed from 1990 to 2008. Questionnaires were filled out every two years on how much time the men spent each week on aerobic exercise and weight training. The researchers adjusted for other physical activities such as alcohol and coffee intake, television viewing, smoking, ethnicity, family history of diabetes, and other dietary factors. There were 2,278 new cases of diabetes between the men followed.

The results showed that even the modest amount of weight training can help reduce type 2 diabetes risk. The researchers categorized the men according to how much weight training they performed each week-between 1 and 59 minutes, between 60 and 149 minutes, and at least 150 minutes. They found that the training reduced their type 2 diabetes risk by 12 percent, 25%, and 34%, respectively, compared to no weight training at all. Aerobic exercise is associated with great benefits also, the researchers discovered-it cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by 7 percent, 38%, and 54%, respectively, for the three categories mentioned above.

When weight training and aerobic exercise were combined it produced the greatest benefits researchers say. Men who performed more than 2.5 hours of aerobics as well as at least 2.5 hours of weight training per week had a 59 percent reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

With all the popular weight training and aerobic exercise programs such as P90X and the Insanity Workout, people around the world have the chance to stay healthy and improve their physique right in their household. Low and middle income individuals don’t have to spend tons of money for gym memberships or waste their money on ineffective weight loss schemes anymore. Individuals who are at risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes now have hope with a discovery that has never been found before. Weight training is suitable for all ages so even the elderly can reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes as well. People around the world can now lose weight and reduce their chances of type 2 diabetes by weight training and performing aerobic exercise 2.5 hours per week.

Source: Archives of Internal Medicine and Medical Xpress

Belviq Weight Loss Pill Approved by FDA

taylor2545 — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:49:07 +0000

TweetThe new weight loss pill Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride), made by Arena Pharmaceutical’s company has been recently approved by the FDA. This is the first drug for long-term weight loss that has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration in 13 years. Belviq works by activating the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain which could help you eat less by feeling full longer after small meals. When used with a combination of a balanced diet and exercise, this prescription helps individuals lose about 5% or more of their beginning weight.

According to Janet Woodcock, director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, “Obesity threatens the overall well-being of patients and is a major public health concern. The approval of this drug, used responsibly in combination with a healthy diet and lifestyle, provides a treatment option for Americans who are obese” or overweight patients who have one other weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes or high cholesterol.

Adults who contain a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or higher (overweight) are approved for this drug which should be available in the first quarter of 2013. This is also for adults who are obese with a BMI of 30 or higher.

Approximately 36 percent of adults in America are obese, which is roughly 30 more pounds over a healthy weight. Those extra pounds increase the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, stroke, many other types of cancer, sleep apnea and other debilitating and chronic diseases. There are about 42 percent of adults who are projected to be obese by the year 2030 if something isn’t done to stop the trend.

There were three randomized, placebo-controlled tests that contained approximately 8,000 overweight and obese patients, with and without type-2 diabetes, treated for 52 to 104 weeks. These trials were used to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Belviq. The results show that individuals who took Belviq for at least 12 months had an average weight loss of 3% to 3.7%.

It will be mandatory for the drug’s manufacturer to conduct 6 post-marketing studies, including a long-term cardiovascular outcomes trial to assess the effect of Belviq one the risk for major adverse cardiac events such as stroke and heart attack. The heart function valve of about 8,000 patients was assessed by echocardiography in the Belviq development program.

The FDA says that individuals with congestive heart failure should be cautious when using this medication because it has not been studied in patients with serious valvular heart disease. The Belviq weight loss pill may cause disturbances in memory or attention. The FDA also says that Lorcaserin should not be used during pregnancy.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, there “was no statistically significant difference between lorcaserin and placebo-treated patients.

In 1997, the weight loss drugs fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine were taken from the market after evidence discovered that they caused heart valve damage. The effect is assumed to be related to activation of the serotonin 2B receptor on heart disease. When used at the approved dose of 10 milligrams twice per day, Belviq does not appear to activate the serotonin 2B receptor.

The Belviq weight loss pill has an approved label that recommends patients to discontinue use if they fail to lose 5% of their body weight after 3 months because these patients are unlikely to achieve much weight loss with continued use, says the FDA.

The most common side effects of Belviq in non-diabetic patients include dizziness, headache, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and constipation, and in diabetic patients are low blood sugar, back pain, fatigue, cough and headache.

Belviq is manufactured by Arena Pharmaceuticals GmbH of Zofingen, Switzerland and distributed by Eisai Inc. of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.

Source: FDA and USA Today News

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Can Belly Fat Repair Tissue & Improve Your Immune System?

taylor2545 — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 10:25:28 +0000

TweetWe all are aware that belly fat is related to serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. But a new study has demonstrated that belly fat can be helpful in repairing tissue and improving your immune system.

There is a fatty membrane, known as the omentum that lingers from the stomach, which is located in all animals and was recently perceived to be useless in humans. This membrane aligns the organs located in the abdomen and plays the role as storage for fat. I understand that belly fat may seem unnecessary for most of us because of the harmful effects and unattractiveness but there is a reason why the belly fat is there after all.

This study that revealed the benefits of belly fat was headed by Makio Iwashima, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. The omentum cells of mice were studied by researchers to see if the cells had any effects on the response of the immune system. I speculate that the omentum cells of mice and humans are similar so that’s why the mice were used in this particular study.

Researchers were looking to determine if the omentum cells had any effect on the T-lymphocyte cells. T-cells are a very vital part of the immune system response, which usually play as the first defense to harmful bacteria. When T-cells discover bacteria or an infection, the cells will multiply to fight off the foreign body to protect your immune system. When the omentum cells where paired up with active and producing T-cells, the T-lymphocyte cells died rather than multiply. Unfortunately the omentum cells had no effect on T-cells that were inactive.

According to researchers, omentum cells are utilized to regulate the body’s response to harmful bacteria and contribute to suppressing the immune system response. Possibly, in the future, omentum cells may be an asset to develop new drugs that would suppress the immune system but with lesser side effects than the immune-suppressing drugs that are currently available.

The other intriguing aspect of belly fat was its important role in repairing damaged tissue. Researchers found mesenchymal stem cells, which are used by the body to regenerate damaged tissue. The stem cells will journey to the area of the injury to repair damaged tissue which is essential to wound healing.

Rather than being a problem, belly fat could be very useful to human survival. It has been discovered by researchers to repair damaged tissue, help regulate the immune system and heal wounds which are amazing. In the coming years, belly fat may be a selection for new medical treatments for auto-immune diseases and organ transplants. With that being said, it is still important to eat healthy and exercise on a daily basis. Even if it’s a quick walk through the park it’s better than doing nothing at all and a great start. Remember to consult with your physician before you make any major diet or exercise changes to make sure it is healthy for you.

Source: Medical Daily

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