Explore the intriguing link between reduced plasma glycine levels and visceral adiposity in older adults, shedding light on potential markers for chronic disease in our latest Pulmonary Medicine feature.
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Reduced plasma glycine concentration in healthy and chronically diseased older adults: a marker of visceral adiposity?
Deutz et al., Am J Clin Nutr 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.04.008
Let me tell you, folks, we’ve got something incredible here. We’ve been looking into this thing, and it’s huge. We’re talking about glycine, a tiny little amino acid, but don’t let its size fool you. It’s a big deal, especially when it comes to battling the belly fat that just doesn’t seem to want to leave us alone as we get older. Now, there’s been a lot of talk, a lot of studies, but the mystery? It’s been like a puzzle nobody could solve. Until now.
We took a look at over 200 amazing people, some healthy, some battling this tough condition called COPD. And guess what we found? Men, women, didn’t matter – if their glycine levels were down, their belly fat was up. And not just any fat, we’re talking about the kind that wraps around your organs. Not good, not good at all. But here’s where it gets interesting. It didn’t matter how old these folks were, whether they were men or women, or even if they had COPD. The glycine levels? They were the tell-tale sign.
And we checked everything – how much glycine their bodies were making, how quickly it was being used up. Turns out, that wasn’t the heart of the issue. No, sir. It’s simpler and yet more complex. If you’ve got less glycine floating around in your blood, chances are, you’ve got more of that stubborn belly fat. And it’s not about how much you weigh or how much sugar’s in your blood. It’s about that glycine.
So, what we’ve got here is a breakthrough. It’s clear, it’s proven. Lower glycine levels? They’re a red flag for that dangerous belly fat, no matter who you are. And this isn’t just talk. This is real science, backed by real data, from real people. We’re onto something big here, folks. And it’s going to change the way we think about our health as we age. Mark my words.