Marsha J. Hudnall

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Carbohydrates & Insulin Resistance

Over 40, apple-shaped (excess abdominal fat), struggling to lose weight but continuing to gain, battling high blood triglycerides, low HDLs (the good cholesterol) and high blood pressure. nn Do you recognize this woman? nnIf it's not you, you likely know someone who fits this description. It's a profile that goes along with a condition called metabolic syndrome (formerly known as syndrome X). It affects millions of women today, and at its core is insulin resistance. nnn Does

March 9, 2007