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Spanish researchers conclude that obesity can be inherited from the mother’s mitochondrial genes. Also of interest in itself, this discovery is a possible action against obesity, if it can regulate the amount of mitochondrial DNA by certain drugs.

Mitochondria are tiny structures inside cells that have the function of supplying energy to them, in fact, provide 90% of the energy they need. Are characterized by their own DNA (mtDNA), distinct from DNA in the nucleus of body cells (nuclear DNA), with which must not be confused.

An important difference between the two DNA’s is that, at least in mammals, nuclear is inherited from both parents, while the mitochondrial inherited only from the mother, because in the moment of fertilization the mitochondria of sperm does not penetrate the egg .

The deficiencies or mutations in mitochondrial DNA can cause disease, sometimes very serious, especially degenerative nerve and muscle cells. It could also be at the origin of certain cases of diabetes, cancer and stroke, for example.

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Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine, U.S., have found that older age, obesity, hypertension, alcohol consumption or use of diuretics are risk factors predictive of women’s risk of developing gout, a disease produced by an accumulation of uric acid in the body, according to results of a study published in the latest issue of the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism. ”

This condition is characterized by inflammation of joints resulting from this accumulation of uric acid in the blood and, although this condition has been considered a disease more prevalent among men, more and more cases are being detected in older women advanced, the incidence has doubled in the last 20 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Given the association of colon cancer with lifestyle habits such as sedentary lifestyle, obesity, regular intake of red meat, or smoking, the main recommendations for cancer prevention in the general population are:

* Folate-rich diet (vegetables) and calcium (milk and derivatives), and low in fat and red meat.
* Leaving snuff consumption and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption.
* Perform regular exercise.

In medium-risk patients, ie older than 50 years without symptoms or family history, according to the criterion of your doctor may be appropriate to make, as appropriate:

* Fecal Occult Blood: 1 time per year, and if the result is positive, colonoscopy should be performed.
* Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.
* FOBT with flexible sigmoidoscopy: FOBT annually and sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, which if performed first match fecal occult blood.
* Colonoscopy every 10 years.
* Barium enema double contrast every 5 years.

The recommendation for regular screening tests in patients with colorectal cancer risk depends on the level of risk:

*Increased risk of colorectal cancer, ie patients with first-degree relative with colon cancer or adenomatous polyps diagnosed before age 60 or suffering from colon cancer in several relatives: it is recommended to conduct the study with colonoscopy every 5 years starting at age 40.

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Heart disease has constituted a major cause of death in the XXI century, which is why time is crucial to prevent them if we want to live many more years.

Heart disease can cause major problems like cardiac arrest that can lead us to death. These are mostly caused by high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure, high levels of uric acid in the blood, metabolic disorders, obesity and smoking.

It is best to avoid them and control them if you already suffer from, with a balanced diet rich in nutrients and low in calories we can avoid suffering from complications in our hearts. Diets rich in foods that do not permit the formation of clots, clogged arteries and high cholesterol intake. Read the rest of this entry »

Whey protein is very beneficial for health. Whey protein comes from cow’s milk is high in protein. Whey protein is the result of cow’s milk processing.

Food intake in this modern era of high calorie, high fat but low-nutrition is one of the main causes of obesity

Whey protein helps weight loss at first to help us feel full, but more important to help the body burn fat. This is a complete nutrition and easily absorbed into the body. It contains bioactive ingredients such as lactoferrin that helps boost the immune system. This protein is also known for its ability to help the athletes improve and rebuild muscles after heavy exercise. Read the rest of this entry »