Bruce Ames, investigating the effects of micronutrients, meaning vitamins and minerals, and how they affect metabolism, inflammation, DNA damage, and the aging process
In this population: Higher waist-to-hip ratio increased risk up to 7.7-fold (especially peri-menopausally) Greater body fat percentage, waist-height ratio, or visceral fat area each increased risk around 4-fold Higher body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference, each, increased risk almost 3-fold Because obesity is associated with significant changes in immunometabolic and hormonal parameters, it seems likely that the strength of these findings will be confirmed in other populations
GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Medications: Powerful Tools for Appetite Control and Metabolic Health GLP-1 agonists and dual GIP/GLP-1 agents represent some of the most effective medical weight loss tools available today
Carb-P: Carboxypeptidase P
10.1016/j.molmet.2020.101102 95 NauckM