Posts Tagged ‘protein’
‘Reason’ you need to eat protein for weight loss
WEIGHT loss occurs when the body is in a calorie deficit, meaning consuming less food than burning. While this may be hard for many, Dr Michael Mosley has explained why increasing protein intake is extremely important in aiding a weight loss journey. Weight loss can be hard for many, with results taking time to show and…
Read MoreWhat Is Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis?
What Is Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis? The liver is a large organ with an important job in your body. It filters the blood of toxins, breaks down proteins, and creates bile to help the body absorb fats. When a person drinks alcohol heavily over the course of decades, the body starts to replace the liver’s healthy…
Read MoreNCKU team discovers new liver disease treatment
NCKU team discovers new liver disease treatment TAIPEI, Taiwan — A National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) team has discovered the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis and developed antibodies that reduce liver damage, inhibit hepatic fibrosis and recover liver function, according to a press release from the school. Ming-shi Chang, chair professor of biochemistry and molecular biology…
Read MoreWhy Sugar Makes Us Sleepy (And Protein Wakes Us Up)
Why Sugar Makes Us Sleepy (And Protein Wakes Us Up) John Updike, in his short story “Plumbing,” summarized human nature thusly: “We think we are what we think and see when in truth we are upright bags of tripe.” This is a tragic fact that we spend most our lives trying to forget. Although we…
Read MoreWhy Do We Like the Taste Of Protein?
Why Do We Like the Taste Of Protein? For a long time, the mechanisms of taste seemed relatively straightforward. For one thing, it’s been all about the tongue, that exposed sensory muscle lying limp in our mouth. Ever since Democritus hypothesized in the fourth century B.C. that the sensation of taste was an effect of…
Read MoreDiet for cirrhosis – rich in protein!
Diet for cirrhosis – rich in protein! An article that actually recommends a high protein diet – will wonders ever cease!!!! Craig A fundamental aspect of the hepatitis diet is to avoid alcohol of any kind. In cases where this rule is not respected, the liver cirrhosis occurrence is frequent and can lead to the…
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