Fat Burning Science: Metabolism, Medications and Health Risks

How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.

Is it Possible to Lose Weight With High TSH Level?

TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone, which is secreted by your pituitary gland when your body is running low on its active thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are involved in metabolism as well as other critical functions in your body.

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What Makes Fingers Purple?

Normally, the bright red of oxygenated blood circulating under your skin creates a pink or reddish tint, especially around the finger tips. Pale skin indicates blood loss, while bluish or purple skin can stem from lack of oxygen in the blood.

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Betahistine Hydrochloride & Weight Loss

Betahistine hydrochloride is a medication commonly prescribed for tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, dizziness and vertigo. As with certain medications, side effects can generate alternative, or off-label, uses.

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