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Metabolism: your liver could be making you overweight

July 30th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

You may be overweight because of your metabolism: your liver isn’t producing enough enzymes. This means that you’re constantly hungry, and you overeat, because you’re trying to get the nutrition you need.

“Metabolic Defect In Liver That Can Lead To Obesity Found By Monell Researchers” states that:

Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center have identified a genetically-transmitted metabolic defect that can lead to obesity in some individuals. The defect involves decreased production of liver enzymes needed to burn fat and may help to explain why some people become obese while others remain thin.

If you feel that you have this metabolic disorder, go to see your doctor.

Alcohol Metabolism - how is alcohol handled by your body?

April 11th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

You’re at a party, and without meaning to, you have a little too much to drink. At this stage, you start wondering about alcohol metabolism - just how does your body deal with the alcohol you’ve ingested?

Many people use alcohol as a food complement and while it does suit the palate and set the mood on many occasions, it has some very serious bad effects that can be fatal if not moderated. Here is how alcohol metabolism can affect your health and also how you can help in order to keep healthy.

How Does Alcohol Metabolism Work?

Due to the fact that alcohol is in the form of liquid, it is absorbed by the body fast but it cannot be stored, so it must be processed and eliminated; a process that can only be performed by the liver. Alcohol is toxic and, while it provides high levels of energy, it also provides empty calories, which means it does not have any vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates or anything else that the body requires in order to survive and be healthy.

Alcohol, instead, irritates the entire body’s system by causing inflammation in the pancreas and stomach and that will directly affect the digestive tract and the transformation of normal food intake into fuel and energy for the body; so, alcohol metabolism does not only not provide your body with any essential nutrition but will also damage the other sources as well.

What You Can Do To Improve Your Alcohol Metabolism?

Alcohol is extremely dangerous when consumed in large quantities as it is easily absorbed by the blood stream and it intoxicates the brain, which, in turn, controls your entire body. To prevent adverse reactions from the alcohol metabolism, you must drink moderately or not at all if your health state does not permit it, such as if you are pregnant or are taking any other antibiotics.

Alcohol can destroy your brain cells, nervous system and senses, which can cause fatal diseases such as cancer, ulcer and cirrhosis. Learn about how alcohol has affected your body by having regular check ups with your doctor, who will also be in the position to advise you if you should stop drinking alcohol or can enjoy a glass with your meal.

Helpful Tips

Alcohol metabolism has been a common problem for many people who are looking to lose weight but are not realizing that alcohol has at times twice the amount of calories and absolutely no benefits for the body. While a glass of champagne at a celebration or a glass of red wine with your meal may complement and add to the enjoyment, don’t let it take over your life and health by making it a daily habit.

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