Greetings!  This month's topic is something that touches just about everyone at some point in their lives - Weight Management and Obesity. The statistics are startling! The CDC reports that about one-third of U.S. adults (33.8%) are obese and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese.
During the past 20 years (in the US), there has been a dramatic increase in obesity to what some think are epidemic levels. Our SPECIAL REPORT on Weight Management and Prebiotics explores the link between what we eat and our gut microbiota as well as other health issues that arise out of being overweight. Learning about the role of nutrition (specifically pebiotic fiber) is an important first step in any weight management program. This collection of articles is a great start for just about everyone. And when your done reading, please remember to take your daily dose of your favorite Prebiotin Prebiotic Fiber Supplement. This month's promotional code - Skinny10 saves you 10% on your purchase of any Prebiotin Formula through September 30th. As always, we welcome your feedback. Just write us at support@jacksongi.com or share your success story with others by posting your comments about Prebiotin on Amazon.com. Until next time . . . Yours in good health; Frank W. Jackson, MD
CEO of Jackson GI Medical |
The Skinny on Obesity, Prebiotics and Weight Loss
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The numbers are alarming. As a nation, we are getting heavier; and, as a result growing unhealthier. This article focuses on weight loss and those who are overweight as well as weight control. It's also likely important for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes as well. We all know that exercise and nutrition are the cornerstones to any weight loss program. This article will help you understand the how's and the why's for a diet rich in soluble dietary fiber.
Read on to "Get the Skinny" on Obesity & Prebiotics
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Obesity's Impact on the Gut
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What is happening in your lower gut bacteria factory when you are overweight and how does this contribute to developing life threatening diseases?
Well, it is a very serious triple threat that includes chronic inflammation, increased calorie absorption and issues that effect the colon wall causing a leaky gut! If you are concerned about your health or the health of someone close to you that is overweight, this is a must read.
Read on to learn more about Obesity's Impact on your Gut Microbiota. . .
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Gut Bacteria and Coronary
Heart Disease
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New evidence has been published in the journal Nature about a link between choline in the diet and how this substance is changed by bacteria in the gut (probably the bad ones) into a substance that promotes atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is present 10 times more often in obese people compared with those who are not obese. As evidence continues to develop on the connection between obesity and an abnormal balance of gut bacteria, it is important to understand how a shift to a plant based diet is more important than ever in reducing dietary choline.
Read the entire article to learn the details.
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