Metabolic Dysfunction

Curcumin Can Counteract Cholesterol

Metabolic Syndrome is a name for the various risk factors that are associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.  People with large waistlines, hypertension, high blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, are most at risk for developing these diseases. Turmeric’s active ingredient curcumin, which gives curry its yellow color, …

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One Night of Sleep Deprivation Causes Insulin Resistance

Demonstrating once again the importance of a good night’s sleep, new research has found that a six-month high-fat diet and one night of sleep deprivation could both impair insulin sensitivity in a similar manner. In this study, conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, researchers measured insulin sensitivity in eight male dogs, using …

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