Definition of «adiponectin»

Adiponectin is a protein hormone that is produced by our body's fat cells. It helps regulate how our body uses and stores fat, as well as how it responds to insulin. Adiponectin is important for maintaining a healthy metabolism and preventing conditions like obesity and diabetes.

Phrases with «adiponectin»

hormone adiponectin
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Sentences with «adiponectin»

In what we would describe as preliminary studies, 12 weeks of garlic consumption has been shown to increase blood levels of adiponectin in human participants. (whfoods.com)
Raspberry ketones increase adiponectin hormone levels, which speed up the metabolism and increases the breakdown of fat in the body and results in faster weight loss. (simplyherbal.in)
Overweight women with low levels of the hormone adiponectin prior to pregnancy were nearly seven times more likely to develop gestational diabetes than normal weight women with high levels (August 2013). (sciencedaily.com)
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