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“Berberine is a plant-derived compound that may be beneficial for treating a wide range of chronic health conditions associated with obesity, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes, among others.”

“The link between obesity and behavioral cognitive problems is likely mediated by elevated inflammation since fat cells are significant producers of inflammation. Recent studies have connected cognitive-behavioral disturbance, body mass index, and inflammation.”

“An often-overlooked area of human reproduction is the effect of a father's health on their offspring. A growing body of evidence suggests that paternal obesity, in particular, can have far-reaching effects across generations through epigenetic changes passed via sperm DNA.”

“Obesity promotes inflammation and elevated levels of the hormones estrogen and insulin, which may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Acting as growth factors, both estrogen and insulin can promote tumor cell growth, as well as undermine the innate defense system that removes damaged cells from the body.”

Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss how and why individuals age at different rates and how menopause & obesity may increase an individual's rate of aging.

“Many people who lose weight regain the lost weight often with additional pounds in a cycle known as recurrent (or "yo-yo") obesity. Research from Dr. Elinav's lab suggests that metabolic parameters normalize with weight loss, but characteristics of the microbiome remain unchanged.”

“However, restoring the gut microbiome in the setting of obesity presents unique challenges. Dr. Elinav says that obesity has profound, deleterious effects on the gut microbiome, driving dysbiosis and impairing critical aspects of nutrient metabolism.”

Dan Pardi: Ph.D. candidate studying sleep neurobiology at Stanford and University of Leiden, co-founder of Dan’s Plan online wellness company.

“Caloric restriction mimetics – compounds that “trick” cells into inducing autophagy even in the setting of sufficient nutrient levels – include resveratrol, which is found in red wine, and spermidine, which is found in cheese.”