Posted on 01/13/2011 11:35:19 AM PST by decimon
Coffee, that morning elixir, may give us an early jump-start to the day, but numerous studies have shown that it also may be protective against type 2 diabetes. Yet no one has really understood why.
Now, researchers at UCLA have discovered a possible molecular mechanism behind coffee's protective effect. A protein called sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG) regulates the biological activity of the body's sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen, which have long been thought to play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes. And coffee consumption, it turns out, increases plasma levels of SHBG.
Reporting with colleagues in the current edition of the journal Diabetes, first author Atsushi Goto, a UCLA doctoral student in epidemiology, and Dr. Simin Liu, a professor of epidemiology and medicine with joint appointments at the UCLA School of Public Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, show that women who drink at least four cups of coffee a day are less than half as likely to develop diabetes as non-coffee drinkers.
When the findings were adjusted for levels of SHBG, the researchers said, that protective effect disappeared.
The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. — nearly 8 percent of the population — have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of these cases.
Early studies have consistently shown that an "inverse association" exists between coffee consumption and risk for type 2 diabetes, Liu said. That is, the greater the consumption of coffee, the lesser the risk of diabetes. It was thought that coffee may improve the body's tolerance to glucose by increasing metabolism or improving its tolerance to insulin.
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I’m invincible!
Doesn’t seem to be working here. I’m doing everything right, including drinking plenty of coffee, and I’m still heading straight toward diabetes. Hmph.
Just for you: Mystic Monk Coffee
Sugar, chocolate, eggs.. The usual. They would go good with coffee, but a gallon of milk suits me better.
No, I don’t put anything *extra* in my brownies. I was young and stupid once, then i grew up.
Soon they’ll discover sugar is good for you...
There will be anomalies and I'm sure blood pH can vary, especially in an unhealthy body. Most people have a bowel movement every day, while others go through life so uptight they can't unclench long enough to be like most people. Real cases, real people.
LOL... yeah I know a lil about body pH. The insanity of pH is fine.. if it scares people into not eating meat, I am all for it. Keeps the price of steak low. If they only knew how extremely genetically modified their vegetables now they would be strict carnivores, after all, there are limits to genetically modifying animals. I just had to chuckle a little when I read the o no content of the acid/alk diet. Thanks for backing me up!
Sounds scary. Why should I be scared?
Genetic manipulation may turn out to be one of the things we wish we could un-invent. Look into it, it has some potential to do things like sterilize a particular population via genetic differences in races and perhaps geographically distinct people. I hardly touch a vegetable, they have modified them to the point where one must question the published nutrition data. For example, genetically modifying something to grow in a colder or more arid climate changes the soil that nourishes it. The change of soil means the nutrients taken up by the plant are different and may change it’s nutritional value. Also, soil used continuously may loose some of it’s nutritional value over time, so without real crop rotation, it’s questionable anyway, sans the modifications. (darn! guess that bumps my name up on the hateful rhetoric list, and the domestic terrorist list... again)
Vegetables can do this? Perhaps you could spell out the mechanism?
For example, genetically modifying something to grow in a colder or more arid climate changes the soil that nourishes it.
I'm not soil, why do I care?
The change of soil means the nutrients taken up by the plant are different and may change it’s nutritional value.
Genetic modification will deplete the soil?
Also, soil used continuously may loose some of it’s nutritional value over time,
The human race has known that for thousands of years. I thought you were talking about genetics?
Ok.. I am working my next 72 hour shift.. I will send you a private message Tuesday if thats ok.
Take your time.
I love lucid dreaming, although i have not have what you would call lucid dreaming, i have had dreams of my dead grandparents and father and that is a gift.
vitamin b will cause changes in dreaming also.
Just google acidic vs. alkaline body. There are plenty of sources.
I know our bodies are very strong and can cobat it. However, to imply that a highly acidic environment is good for you long term is nonsense.
Most of our diets (meaning people in the United States) are acidic. It’s one of the main reasons why so many people are having medical issues.
You have got to be kidding? By the way, just because it’s natural from the Earth does not mean it’s good for you.For instance, Cyanide will kill you.
Yes we are suppose to enjoy things, but everything in moderation.... Including Twinkies ;)
Never liked instant coffee, but that is cool.
You are correct about the range it sits in... However, in can lean one way or the other based on your diet. It’s amazing how much better and alert I feel when I’m less acidic.
Sounds like a good idea, and I may give expresso a second chance. I do like cappuccino’s too.
I still drink coffee. I just try to keep it to a minimum and counter every cup with 16oz of water.
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