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BackgroundObesity occurs when an individual has too much body fat. Obesity is different than being overweight, which means weighing too much. Both obesity and being overweight mean that an individual's weight is greater than what is considered healthy given his or her height.Obesity occurs over time when an individual eats more calories than he or she expends.Complications of obesity may include diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and some cancers. CausesThe most common causes for obesity include:GeneticsOvereatingA high-fat dietphysical inactivitySymptomsSymptoms .... Read more

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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Obesity
  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....

 

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DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) for Obesity
Summary: DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and ....

 

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Evening primrose oil for Obesity
Summary: Evening primrose oil contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), believed to be the active ingredient. GLA is officially licensed to treat non-cyclical breast pain ....

 

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Damiana

Damiana for Obesity

  

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Calcium

Calcium for Obesity

  

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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News and Blogs

Fat and Fit or Skinny and Unfit?

archinte.ama-assn.org

An original investigation published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that being thin does not mean being fit. The study found that many overweight and obese people are metabolically healthy.

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Japanese Kampo Prevents Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A research study from Japan indicated that Bofutsushosan, an oriental herbal medicine, could be effective in preventing obesity and several metabolic disorders by improving the lipid plasma level.

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Alternative Methods for Weight Loss

ourvalley.org

Curious about other alternative methods of weight loss?  This piece covers treatments from acupuncture and hypnotherapy to bariatrics and supplementation.

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