Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide and a ghrelin mimetic with growth hormone (GH) releasing activity. Ipamorelin mimics ghrelin and binds to the ghrelin receptor (or GH secretagogue receptor, GHSR) in the brain, thereby selectively stimulating the release of GH from the pituitary gland. This results in increased plasma GH levels, which would affect many biological processes. […]
Taking a medicine at the same time you eat can cause your body not to absorb the medicine. Or certain foods may delay or decrease the absorption of the drug. Some medicines cannot be taken with certain types of food. The food can cause a reaction that changes the effect of the medicine. It also […]
The term “diet” comes from the Greek word “diaita,” which translates as “manner of living.” In modern terminology, dieting is considered the easiest way to lose weight and is typically associated with a simple solution for obesity-related problems. Diets or diet plans entail a certain amount of food intake restriction. Psychologically, a dietary restriction may […]
Studies have shown that in South Africa, higher rates of underweight have been observed in males than females as well as for black and ‘colored people’ than white. The body mass index, a ratio of a person’s weight to their height, has traditionally been used to assess the health of a person as it pertains […]
Obex pill is a brand of phendimetrazine tartrate, a medication used in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher, who have not responded to appropriate […]
Cocaine is a stimulant drug extracted from the leaves of the Erythroxylon coca Lam, a species of the coca plant, which is cultivated in the Andean region of South America. It can be consumed in powder cocaine form, which is usually snorted or injected. It can also be consumed in crack cocaine form, which is […]
The body mass index, a ratio of a person’s weight to their height, has traditionally been used to assess the health of a person as it pertains to weight: under the cut-off point at a BMI of 18.5, a person is considered underweight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend people use a […]
A weight loss pill is a supplement manufactured to provide nutrients either extracted from food sources or that are synthetic in order to trigger or reduce the weight of person. The class of nutrient compounds includes vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids and amino acids. Weight loss supplements can also contain substances that have not been […]
Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss of fluid, body fat (adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue). Weight loss can either occur unintentionally because of malnourishment or an underlying […]
There are many reasons why adults are underweight. Most adults are skinny genetically where they have higher metabolism rate compared to others. Busy lifestyle with stress, depression, smoking, poor appetite, convalescence or strenuous physical activities are part of the reasons why most adults stay skinny. Amongst ladies especially, image might be another possible cause […]
