Adipose

Creatine is more than a supplement for muscle and athletic performance. Emerging research is exploring its potential role in metabolic health and body composition in populations with specific health challenges. In this video, we explore findings from a six-month randomized, double-blind...

* Estrogen signaling: Estradiol binds nuclear and membrane receptors to regulate gene expression and mitochondrial function; it enhances insulin sensitivity and browning in fat cells, with receptors like ER-alpha feminizing fat distribution. The biology of fat tissue, estrogen's role in...

Effects of estradiol on fat in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: a randomized trial (2022) Nicholas Russell, Rudolf Hoermann, Ada S Cheung, Jeffrey D Zajac, David J Handelsman and Mathis Grossmann Abstract Objective: Indirect evidence suggests that the effects of testosterone on...