Obesity Is Linked To An Increased Risk Of Colon Cancer
Obesity, characterised by excessive body fat, is on the rise. Colon and rectal (Colorectal) cancers are one of the most [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-03-16T22:09:21+00:00July 26th, 2025|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: cancer, colon cancer, colon health, colorectal cancer, gut microbiome, high fiber, Hormonal Imbalance, IGF-1, insulin, low-fiber diet, study, weight loss surgery lower risk of colon cancer, Western diet|0 Comments
Obesity, characterised by excessive body fat, is on the rise. Colon and rectal (Colorectal) cancers are one of the most [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-10-28T07:02:12+00:00June 26th, 2024|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: Adiponectin, after bariatric surgery, Amylin, anorexigenic, bariatric surgery, CCK, endocrine system, endogenous disorder, exogenous disorder, Fasting Ghrelin, ghrelin, GIP, GLP-1, glycemic control, Gut hormones, hormones, hunger hormones, Hypoglycemia, insulin, leptin, orexigenic, Oxyntomodulin (OXM), Plasma Ghrelin, Postprandial Ghrelin, PP, psychological changes, PYY, satiety hormones, type 2 diabetes|0 Comments
Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to achieve significant weight loss and improve health for those with obesity and [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-09-06T07:50:59+00:00February 12th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies|Tags: adiposity, bariatric surgery, body fat percentage, body mass index bmi, cardiometabolic, energy homeostasis, fat, health benefits, insulin, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity treatment, plasticity, roux-en-y, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, Visceral fat, vsg, vsg weight loss, WAT, weight loss, weight loss surgery|0 Comments
Obesity alters fat cells or adipose tissues, causing them to not function well and leading to chronic inflammation: insensitivity to [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-03-20T16:09:16+00:00November 14th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: bariatric diet, diabetes, diet program, dietary changes, dietary fats, does weight loss surgery cure diabetes, foods, healthy diets, healthy food, high protein diet, insulin, low carb, metabolic system, nutrition, reduce risk of diabetes, T2DM, world diabetes day|0 Comments
Diabetes is a growing global epidemic affecting 537 million adults in 2021, with an expected increase to 643 million by [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-11-18T21:09:06+00:00November 9th, 2015|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: atkins, calories, carbohydrates, diet, dietician, fat, foods, insulin, intake, keto, macronutrients, macros, portions, protein, solids, sugar|0 Comments
With the turn of the new year, millions of Americans will be eager to try to shed those excess pounds. [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:13:58+00:00May 27th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies|Tags: bariatric surgery revision, gastric bypass reversal, GLP-1, Hypoglycemia, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, low cost, medical, mexico, revision, rny gastric bypass, surgeons, type 2 diabetes|0 Comments
It’s no secret that gastric bypass surgery is one of the most effective treatments for obesity. Studies have reported how [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-08-21T06:42:08+00:00February 20th, 2014|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: adipose tissue, body fat percentage, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Epicardial fat, fat, ghrelin, heart attack, heart disease, hormones, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, leptin, Paracardial fat, Visceral fat|0 Comments
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has the highest mortality rate around the globe. Ectopic fat storage surrounding the heart is thought to [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-07-23T08:02:20+00:00October 7th, 2013|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: comorbidities, diabetes, does weight loss surgery cure diabetes, insulin, insurance, low cost, medical, obesity related health issues, reduce risk of diabetes, rny gastric bypass, statistics, studies, type 2 diabetes|0 Comments
Over half a billion people worldwide have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the body's inability to use insulin effectively. Bariatric [...]