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    Introduction The prevalence of obesity in the UK and worldwide is increasing. More than half of UK men and women aged ≥ 18 years old are considered overweight [i.e., a body mass index (BMI; in kg/m2) ≥ 25], and nearly one-fourth are clinically obese (BMI ≥ 30). Most of the cases of obesity within the UK are termed moderate. Nevertheless, moderate obesity is a risk factor for many long term metabolic conditions such as dyslipidaemia, hypertension, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and type II

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    things that happen when we consume sugars, carbohydrate and fats. First, due to overeating an individual may have higher levels of leptin. Leptin is a protein produced by fatty tissue and believed to regulate fat storage in the body. According to Stephan Guyenet, when we become leptin resistance when our brain does not know when we are full therefore we overeat. Leptin resistance comes from a high consumption of sugar. Dr. Lustig suggest that sugar in the presence of insulin creates fat. I believe

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    The perinatal adversities seen in women with LMW highlights a nutritional or constitutional mechanism of these complications. The data by Ehrenberg et.al (2003) suggests that “the contribution of maternal weight gain in pregnancy is a predominant influence among complications such as prematurity, preterm labor, and LBW”. Weight gained in pregnancy can be considered a crucial predictor of adverse outcomes than weight or BMI at delivery (Ehrenberg et.al 2003). Inadequate GWG in pregnancy may bring

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    Obesity has been a topic of debate for decades. The prevalence of obesity in children in the United States has continued to rise, and there is still much debate on whether one thing or another causes obese effects. According to a Micro simulation analysis, one in three children in the US between ages 2 and 19 were obese between 2009 and 2010 (Kristensen et.al, 2014). Support has been shown that these numbers have only been increasing, as researchers have uncovered more about how childhood obesity

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    secreted by tumor cells, macrophage are recruited to the site of tumors. These macrophages and tumor cells will then secrete IL-1 which will allow angiogenesis, matrix remodeling, metastasis and invasion to occur, resulting in tumor progression. [1] Leptin and IL-1 are inflammatory and pro-angiogenic factors which are able to upregulate the levels of VEGF causing tumor angiogenesis and metastasis. By decreasing these factors, there is a chance to control the spread and fight against breast cancer. [1]

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    hormone Leptin containing a malfunction is one of the causes for Monogenic Obesity, among many others. Leptin is a hormone that helps regulate body fat and also helps in parts of the brain that controls hunger and tells the body when it’s full. When the Leptin hormone is shortened or absent the body doesn’t secrete fat, but rather stores it making a person become obese. In 1997, two Pakistani cousins were reported with extreme obesity, “Both children had undetectable levels of serum leptin and were

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    researched in its effect on obesity-associated cancer. Obesity-linked cancer arises at a cellular level due to adipocytes’ ability to release hormones and growth factors (adipocytokines) inducing carcinogenesis. Varying levels of adipocytokines, including leptin and adiponectin, can promote the development of metabolic disorders such as cancer and diabetes. Therefore the most effective treatment is to target the molecular pathways that link obesity to cancer. Genistein is known for its anti-cancer effects

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    focuses in on just one thing and that one thing is female metabolism. It is the one weight loss plan that has been proven highly effective and successful for thousands of women already. What the Venus Factor focuses in on is a hormone called Leptin. Leptin is the one hormone that is responsible for body fat and when a women tries to lose weight. It

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    Obesity is a growing health concern in the United States. According to Porth (2015), obesity is defined as having excess body fat, enlarged fat cells, and/or having an increased number of fat cells. National Institute of Health 2016 also describe obesity as weighing excessively higher than what is considered a healthy weight for a given a stature. Obesity is increasing rapidly in adolescents and children. Obesity is a major risk for diabetes mellitus type 2, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis

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    aids to block an enzyme which makes fat. HCA also increases the release of the hormone serotonin, which reduces the craving for food. Additionally, garcinia cambogia can decrease total cholesterol and triglycerides, with potential improvement in leptin and insulin resistance in the obese. The product was advertised during the segment to target women who are seeking an easy alternative to lose weight fast. This is apparent as the majority of the studio audience is composed of middle aged women who

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