People living with well-controlled HIV face an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to increased scarring in their fat tissues, according to a University of California – San Francisco study published June 30 in JCI Insight. Fat Fibrosis and Insulin Resistance in HIV Researchers at UCSF investigated why patients with suppressed HIV maintain … Read more
Daily consumption of raw tomatoes and tomato sauce significantly reduces controlled attenuation parameter (CAP)-defined hepatic steatosis in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to an exploratory randomized controlled trial published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers found that a six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free control group, dropping median CAP values by 35 … Read more
A study published in the journal Nutrients has linked high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to early, measurable changes in insulin secretion and sensitivity among nondiabetic children. Researchers analyzed data from the San Antonio Family Assessment of Metabolic Risk Indicators in Youth (SAFARI) study, finding that higher UPF intake correlates with markers of insulin resistance … Read more
A recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Nutrients found no statistically significant link between an individual’s chronotype—their natural preference for morning or evening activity—and the presence of liver fat or fibrosis in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy assessed 119 medication-naïve participants using the Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire … Read more
Post-meal blood sugar spikes are a natural physiological process, not an indicator of metabolic dysfunction, according to Kanikka Malhotra, a consultant dietician and diabetes educator. While social media trends emphasize constant glucose monitoring to achieve “flat” blood sugar lines, medical experts clarify that healthy bodies naturally experience fluctuations during digestion, with insulin efficiently managing glucose … Read more
Lactoferrin-fortified yogurt maintains ferritin levels in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) without causing iron overload, according to a randomized trial published in npj Science of Food. The study found that 100 mg of bovine lactoferrin per serving helped stabilize iron stores in women with reduced ferritin, offering a well-tolerated alternative to relying solely … Read more
Beyond Glucose: Why the Future of Metabolic Health Focuses on Insulin For decades, the standard medical approach to metabolic health has been simple: check your fasting blood glucose. If the number is in the “normal” range, you’re in the clear. However, functional medicine experts and researchers are increasingly sounding the alarm that This represents a … Read more
Beyond Reproductive Years: How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) Is Reshaping Women’s Health in Midlife—and What’s Next Polyendocrine Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)—formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—is no longer just a condition tied to reproductive health. As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, the long-term metabolic, hormonal, and psychological impacts of PMOS become more pronounced, yet … Read more
Hybrid Molecule Shows Promise in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Researchers at Helmholtz Munich have unveiled a novel approach to tackling obesity and type 2 diabetes, utilizing a “Trojan horse” molecule that combines the benefits of existing incretin therapies with a targeted metabolic modulator. The preclinical study, published in Nature, demonstrates significant weight loss … Read more
The Shift Toward Ancestry-Specific Medicine: Why Your Genetic Map Matters For decades, the gold standard of genetic research has leaned heavily on European cohorts. While this provided a foundation for understanding human health, it created a significant “blind spot” for millions of people of South Asian, African, and East Asian descent. We are now entering … Read more