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Molecular Mechanisms of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Many of the beneficial effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), including improved glucose homeostasis, require the actions of melanocortin-4 receptors (MC4Rs) on autonomic neurons, according to the March issue of Gastroenterology. Fasting glycemia often improves within days of RYGB (see … Continue reading →

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Does the Western Diet Promote Endotoxemia and Inflammation?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

A high-fat diet can cause endotoxemia, which promotes the systemic inflammation and metabolic disorders associated with obesity, according to a human study published in the May issue of Gastroenterology. Chronic endotoxemia (the presence of endotoxins such as lipopolysaccharide in blood) … Continue reading →

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