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Other biologic factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of obesity. One interesting hypothesis put forward by Dhurandhar et al postulates that the epidemic of obesity affecting Western nations may be infectious in nature. Four viruses are known to cause obesity in animals. One of these, adenovirus 36, has been shown to induce obesity when injected in chickens, mice, and monkeys. Antibodies to this virus are significantly more prevalent in obese human subjects than in lean patients.(24,25,26) If more evidence could be gathered in support of this controversial theory, it is conceivable that immunization against these agents could help prevent obesity in humans.
(24) Dhurandhar NV, Israel BA, Kolesar JM, et al. “Increased adiposity in animals due to a human virus.” Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2000. 24:989-96.
(25) Dhurandhar NV, Kulkarni P, Ajinkya SM, et al. “Effect of adenovirus infection on adiposity in chicken.” Vet Microbiol 1992. 31:101-7.
(26) Dhurandhar NV, Kulkarni PR, Ajinkya SM, et al. “Association of adenovirus infection with human obesity.” Obes Res. 1997. 5:464-9
-Mike
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A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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i used to be technically overweight, but ive recently got into an exercise habit, and have reduced my food intake to a third of what it was. im 21, and was eating the same as a 16 yr old still - now ive stopped growing [i hope!], i really didnt need to eat as much.
i now have muscle definition on my abs!! manboobs are no longer! yay for pecs!
im comfortable about spinning with my shirt off!!
anyway, ill stop feeling vain now....
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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Life ain't life without atleast cheating death atleast once a day.
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There are three rules about the monkey in the cage. The first is “we do not speak about the monkey in the cage”. The second is “we do not speak about the monkey in the cage!!!”
The third is not to feed him after midnight or ever get him wet......
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to lightning
oh behave!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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like a trojan...
(teamed in my case with just liking to be laid back)...
It's just a case of getting enough of it down your throat.!! Maybe the doc's could give their opinion on this ??
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I am a believer that vitimin c is a good cure for loads of stuff by the way if anyones got a cold or anything. It's just a case of getting enough of it down your throat.!! Maybe the doc's could give their opinion on this ??
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
There are three rules about the monkey in the cage. The first is “we do not speak about the monkey in the cage”. The second is “we do not speak about the monkey in the cage!!!”
The third is not to feed him after midnight or ever get him wet......
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
"Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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There is no such thing as an "innocent" comment on this board, Hunter...
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i feel like some icecream.
"Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.
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