tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973259288261113054.post5518454590193391305..comments2023-10-24T06:01:43.947-07:00Comments on Pomegranate Concepts: What would you choose -- a diet pill made of organic omega 5 oil or a genetically modified rapeseed oil mix?Pomegranate Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029355368192868886noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973259288261113054.post-51538749483617502112007-09-10T12:52:00.000-07:002007-09-10T12:52:00.000-07:00Can you explain this quote about the Omega 5 CLA l...Can you explain this quote about the Omega 5 CLA link?<BR/><BR/>Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans1,2<BR/>Leah D Whigham, Abigail C Watras and Dale A Schoeller <BR/>1 From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI (LDW), and the Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (ACW and DAS) <BR/><BR/><BR/>Background:Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been shown to be an effective supplement for reducing fat mass in animals, whereas results in humans have been inconsistent. <BR/><BR/>Objective:This is a meta-analysis of human studies in which CLA was provided as a dietary supplement to test its efficacy in reducing fat mass. <BR/><BR/>Design:We searched the PubMed database (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD) and references from the resulting search to identify studies in which CLA was provided to humans in randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trials and in which body composition was assessed by using a validated technique. <BR/><BR/>Results:We identified 18 eligible studies. Of these, 3 were single-isomer studies, and results comparing CLA isomers were inconclusive. We compared the length of treatment by using studies in which a mixture of purified isomers were used and those in which purified trans-10,cis-12 isomers were used. This comparison indicated that the effect of CLA was linear for up to 6 mo and then slowly approached an asymptote at 2 y. An analysis of the dose effect indicated that fat loss compared with placebo was –0.024 kg · g CLA–1 · wk–1 (P = 0.03). After adjustment to the median dose of 3.2 g CLA/d, CLA was effective and produced a reduction in fat mass for the CLA group alone (0.05 ± 0.05 kg/wk; P < 0.001) and for the CLA group compared with placebo (0.09 ± 0.08 kg/wk; P < 0.001) <BR/><BR/>Conclusion:Given at a dose of 3.2 g/d, CLA produces a modest loss in body fat in humans. <BR/><BR/><BR/>JakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973259288261113054.post-47514469168435622082007-09-09T14:18:00.000-07:002007-09-09T14:18:00.000-07:00Is Omega 5 oil really effective to reduce weight?I...Is Omega 5 oil really effective to reduce weight?<BR/><BR/>I am awaiting to hear from GOL. POMEGA does not promote the gell caps as diet pills, but if it is good for GOL, perhaps the POMEGA5 oil works? <BR/><BR/>The general approach for treatment of obesity is to suggest a low calorie diet and increased physical activity. Ther are many weight loss programmes in the market. Some over-the-counter wellness products are also very popular these days as they claim to produce the results fast. But many of these products are not researched properly and medical community has expressed doubts about their effectiveness in long term.<BR/><BR/>Many weight loss programmes are based on low carbohydrate diet although its long term effect is not very much different than that of low calorie carbohydrate rich diet, according to a recent research. Low carbohydrate diet produces ketosis which causes low cholesterol levels and reduced body weight. However, there are differences of opinion in medical community as to whether the low carb diet is safe in long run.<BR/><BR/>Other systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Homeopathy also have their own approach for treatment of obesity. According to Ayurveda, obesity is recognized as a disease called "Medoroga". Meda means fat and it is one of the seven Dhatu's that are sequentially produced from food in the human body. Obesity is considered as a nutritional disorder mainly produced due to sedentary life style. Ayurveda puts more emphasis on prevention of the disease and adopting a healthy life style. The medicines for the treatment of obesity contain the substance known as Guggulu which is responsibe for reducing weight. Ayurveda uses natural products in the preparation of medicines and these medicines are generally safer than chemical based medicines and drugs. Also, the Ayurvedic medicines have a long history of use and hence, are more reliable. <BR/><BR/>Homeopathy has its own approach. It treats the patient, not the disease. It takes into account the constitution of a person for treatment of diseases. The constitution is the physical, emotional and intellectual make up of the person. Hence there are no ready made prescriptions for obesity which can produce uniform results. The patient should have enough patience to take Homeopathic medication otherwise no significant results can be produced.<BR/><BR/>Another approach that can help in curing obesity is that of Yoga. Yoga advocates a healthy life style with its specific techniques to clean the body from toxins and improve emotional and intellectual balance. It covers a broad spectrum of life. Besides physical aspects, it also covers emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects of life which are mostly ignored by modern science when treating a patient. Certain types of pranayama (breathing techniques) greatly help in the cure of obesity. Meditation can reduce mental stress which is also a cause for tendency of over-eating.<BR/><BR/>A person should be kept motivated and focused on the goals in order to implement a particular weight loss programme. Hence behavioral therapy is also popular these days which suggests to set specific goals and have a reward other than food for achieving those goals. Regular recording of weight and activities is also important to track the progress. <BR/><BR/>An integrated approach is required which can address the issue more appropriately. A good weight loss plan should be based on a synthesis of different approaches for treatment of obesity. A weight loss formula is available at http://www.free-weight-loss-formula.com that incorporates the following steps:<BR/><BR/>Step1 - A Meditation technique to eliminate mental causes of obesity<BR/>Step2 - A simple but powerful fat burning exercise<BR/>Step3 - Pranayam (breathing techniques)<BR/>step4 - Balanced diet<BR/><BR/>It provides a step by step method which anyone can follow to reduce weight and get a perfect body shape. It incorporates the traditional wisdom about healthy life style. It is based on an integrated approach which addresses multiple causes of obesity. You are not required to purchase any expensive wellness product to implement it. In this way, you save money which you would otherwise have to spend on the treatment of obesity related problems.<BR/><BR/>Kramer LorrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com