Monthly Archives: November 2009

Understanding how epigenetics influences weight

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Colby Vorland

In human weight loss studies, response to a given restriction of calories does not produce the same level of weight loss in every subject.  Though genetic factors clearly have some role per monozygotic twin and gene manipulation studies, even then … Continue reading →

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An epigenetic mechanism for peripheral insulin resistance

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Colby Vorland

PGC-1alpha is my favorite gene/protein to study, as it is essential for mitochondrial regulation, influential on many diseases and ageing.  I also am fascinated by the relatively new field of epigenetics and its relation to nutrition and health.  So you … Continue reading →

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Eating speed and calorie control: Weight of the evidence

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Colby Vorland

Recently, a paper by Kokkinos et al. (1) was published on an experiment finding different postprandial Peptide YY and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 concentration responses with varying eating speed.  This immediately prompted such media headlines as: “Eating Slowly May Help Weight Control,” … Continue reading →

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