Maintaining tumor-bearing rats on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for eight days significantly reduced mass, protein, and DNA in small intestine and colon. Coinfusion of glucagon-like peptide 2 ...
Glucagon
An Interview with Barry Sears, Ph.D.
Interviews Barry Sears, author of the book 'The Zone Diet.' Emphasis on the role of food in controlling hormonal response; Description of a balanced meal; Action of the hormone glucagon.
Hormone Therapy for Better Control
Diabetes
On the Horizon
Each time you eat, your body quickly releases a natural gut hormone called GLP-1. It stimulates insulin, which escorts blood sugar into cells. It also slows stomach emptying, so you feel fuller longer. Now, Swedish researchers have found that boosting GLP-1's actions can help diabetics control blood sugar.
In a 4-week study of 93 people with type 2 diabetes, those who took an experimental drug that enhanced GLP-1 had significant decreases in fasting blood sugar levels and their after-meal levels as well (Diabetes Care, May 2002).
Role of protein and carbohydrate sources on acute appetite responses in lean and overweight men
Dietary protein induces greater satiety compared with carbohydrate in lean subjects, which may involve appetite-regulatory gut hormones. Little is known about the duration of effect, influence of...
Natural Fiber May Reduce Overeating, Improve Lipids
The article reports on the evidence that a natural fiber known as oligofructose may help reduce overeating and improve blood lipids by Canadian scientists. Oligofructose, a non-digestible food co...
