The management of obesity and overweight revolves around lifestyle changes. However, medication can also play a role in controlling this condition. In this article, we delve into the current evidence surrounding the use of metformin for treating insulin resistance and promoting weight loss. Weight Loss The DPP, conducted from 1996 to 2001, is a...
Insulin resistance is a condition that can have detrimental effects on our health, including the development of diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity. Identifying the role of insulin in glucose regulation and fat metabolism is crucial to understand insulin resistance. Role of Insulin in the Body Insulin is crucial in regulating our bodies’ glucose and...
Have you ever wondered why you can’t stop eating, even when you’re full? Or why do you eat more than your body needs? Have you ever felt like starving even after eating a big meal? Or found yourself craving food, even if it wasn’t remotely close to mealtime? If so, what you experienced is...
Food is one of our greatest pleasures and for good reasons. It stimulates the reward system in our brains, like drugs and alcohol, providing pleasure, contentment, and a sense of satisfaction. The mechanism behind positive emotions is that drugs and food act on the dopamine circuits in our brains. Dopamine is our “happiness hormone.”...
