Roundup: New Weight Loss Treatment, Red Wine, High Fat And Alzheimers

November 3, 2008

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I am on a jury for at least 2 weeks so the posts are going to be short and sweet for a while.

A potential new weight loss treatment. An antibody has been developed that attacks ghrelin. This hormone is high when hungry and is low when we are full. If it works in humans will suppress appetite. To read more about ghrelin see the post Aging, Carbohydrates, Appetite and Weight Gain.

More good news for those who drink red wine or like red grapes. This seems to be particularly true for the cardiovascular system.

High fat diet could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. Research suggests that diet high in saturated fat and low in omega-3 fatty acids increases the amounts of markers for Alzheimer’s. Another reason to eat fish or flaxseed meal or take fish oil capsules.

photo credit: Andrew Feinberg