Researchers at University of Wisconsin have found that mice with a gene called SCD-1 are more carb sensitive than controls. If these findings can be replicated in humans it may help explain why some of us find low carb dieting effective for weight loss while others don't. It could some day lead to new types of medication for obesity, hypertriglyceridemia or metabolic syndrome as well. In the mean time this study reminds us of the importance of avoiding high fructose corn syrup and other simple carb containing foods, preferring instead whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Read more on the University of Wisconsin website.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Risk calculator for adults
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=prof
This link takes you to a calculator for finding out your ten year risk of heart attack its used by adult lipidologists and preventive cardiologists to decide on LDL-cholesterol targets and on treatment. It's useful for parents but won't help make decisions for children, teens or young adults with Familial Hyperchoelstrolemia because it will underestimate their risk. At your office visit be sure to ask me to help you with these calculation if you need help either doing or interpreting them.
This link takes you to a calculator for finding out your ten year risk of heart attack its used by adult lipidologists and preventive cardiologists to decide on LDL-cholesterol targets and on treatment. It's useful for parents but won't help make decisions for children, teens or young adults with Familial Hyperchoelstrolemia because it will underestimate their risk. At your office visit be sure to ask me to help you with these calculation if you need help either doing or interpreting them.
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