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The connection between POPs and Metabolic Syndrome
As the pioneer and global leader of Functional Medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine leads and catalyses the efforts of a large and expanding Functional Medicine ecosystem, including providers, educators, payers, industry leaders, regulators, and influencers.
2023
Abstract
This IFM insight investigates the growing link between persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and increased rates of metabolic syndrome. There is evidence that POPs may also impair metabolic functioning of ‘normal weight’ individuals and not just those who are overweight or obese due to their potential impact on the gut microbiome. Underlying mechanisms are explored as well as the risks of eliminating POPs from the body. They review dietary approaches that may be targeted to support individuals with metabolic syndrome along with a high toxic burden in light of the ubiquity of POPs in our food environment.
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Obesity: tackling the causes of the causes
The BMJ Opinion provides comment and opinion written by The British Medical Journal's international community of readers, authors, and editors.
2021
Abstract
This article analyses the responsibility of society systems’ structures towards the obesity epidemic - and how strongly a shift in the government responses is required to tackle this issue. Our “obesogenic” environments hinder the population from accessing healthy lifestyle and dietary patterns, while portraying obesity as an individual’s lack of personal willpower. By challenging the current views on obesity, this article proposes that new policies must be created to eliminate inequalities and to provide long-term solutions to the root causes of obesity, deeply entrenched across all aspects of society.