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Hormones
New hormones data have been reported by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University
April 13th, 2009
According to recent research published in the European Journal of Endocrinology, "The menstrual cycle represents a continuous state of change in terms of female sex steroid environment. Progesterone is linked to increased fat storage while estrogen exerts anti-lipogenic effects." "This study investigated variations in the potent lipogenic factor acylation-stimulating protein (ASP), and examined its association with hormonal and lipid profile alterations across the menstrual cycle. Nineteen non-obese women with regular menstrual cycles were investigated in a longitudinal study during the follicular, ovulatory and mid-luteal phases (ML) of the cycle. Fasting ASP,...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2009-04-13)
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