jeudi 23 janvier 2014

Gut Microbes

By Rey Vetangelo


Obesity is as a social and cultural trend is increasing at an alarming rate in the United States. Studies show that over half the adult population of our country is overweight or obese. What is even more disturbing is that many of these individuals are developing chronic and even terminal illnesses that are exacerbated by their excess weight.

Described by the Mayo Clinic as "having an excessive amount of body fat," adult obesity is an epidemic that, in recent decades has begun to go pandemic. The health problems associated and complicated by obesity are varied and include respiratory problems, heart problems, diabetes, and cancer, all of which have the potential to be fatal.

As mentioned, the microbes in your gut help your body produce energy from the food you eat. Therefore, this bacteria culture in your stomach is affected by what you eat-if you eat more of one type of food, your body will develop microbes that feed off things in that type of food.

Insulin is increased in the bodies of those people who are obese. This insulin may increase the risk of tumors in the body and will throw off the balance of the insulin in the blood. This is one of the major reasons people that are obese get diabetes.

In a recent study, researchers bred mice in a sterile environment, and then introduced two different bacteria cultures into the mice: one from a slim person and one from an obese person. The mice that received the culture from the slim person didn't gain weight, and the one that received the culture from the obese person did. The microbes are the key.

Fat cells produce a variety of hormones which are directly linked to causing cancer when present in high levels. Obesity can also lead to abnormal insulin levels and chronic inflammation, both of which have been linked to cancerous tumor growth in the body.

To decrease your risk of developing cancerous cells in your body, the obvious choice is to lose weight. By managing your diet and incrementally increasing your physical activities, you can significantly reduce your risk of cancer. For some, weight loss surgery can provide a regulated way to lose weight and keep it off.

Your risk of developing cancer is dependent on a variety of factors including genetics, diet, and overall health. This means that you can keep yourself low-risk by staying healthy, active and within a normal weight range for your age, gender, and height. Cancer is a scary word and one that you never want to hear from the mouth of your physician.

Although weight loss surgery in Mexico, America and Canada are growing in popularity, there is a much simpler way to lose weight and keep it off. It's not always the easiest thing to do, especially if you have a very hectic lifestyle, but it is possible for everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables and keep themselves at a healthy weight.




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