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Vet Encinitas — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:03:47 +0000

Thanks for the explanation.

Comment on Missing Genes Linked to Obesity by Penny Hagerman

Penny Hagerman — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:11:34 +0000

Hey Shane, thanks for commenting! I agree, it’s all a balancing act. And it’s really intriguing when scientists discover things like this that no one knew before. I suspect, if we keep searching for answers and learning, you’re right: there’s no telling what we’ll be able to do in the future to keep our weight in check. Thanks for reading.

Comment on Missing Genes Linked to Obesity by Shane Hudson

Shane Hudson — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:08:45 +0000

Great article! The “nature vs. nurture” argument is a compelling one. Personally I believe in a little bit of both. Its easy to blame your genes or your upbringing for weight gain or loss. The real responsibility comes in being to control ourselves. Maybe in the future it won’t make much of a difference, because we’ll all just pop a pill to gain or shed a few pounds.

Comment on Missing Genes Linked to Obesity by Penny Hagerman

Penny Hagerman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:29:41 +0000

Isn’t it strange how our bodies function differently? In my opinion, that further proves the large role heredity plays. Some people can’t lose weight, others can’t gain it. So much seems to be out of our control.

I wonder if, someday, doctors will be able to find out what enzymes we’re missing and give us equivalent, man-made substitutions created in a lab? It could help us overcome a lot of conditions like your daughter’s–and maybe help us all maintain a healthy weight…which could also help eradicate heart disease, hypertension and diabetes in the process.

I think we have a long way to go scientifically. Meanwhile, we all need to be more accepting of each other, large or small!

Comment on Missing Genes Linked to Obesity by Lori

Lori — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:05:27 +0000

Thanks for an interesting article. I’m convinced there are many reasons why weight differs among humans.

My daughter has an MCAT deficiency - which is an midlength enzyme (I think) which would help her break down muscle into energy when she doesn’t have enough caloric intake. If she doesn’t eat enough, she will build up ketones in her body which can eventually be lethal.

So it seems like she will never be able to lose weight without being sick. Fortunately, her weight is normal now, but I wonder what will happen when she does need to lose weight. (post pregnancy or something like that)

Comment on Seat Belts and Car Seats: Is Your Child Safe? by Penny Hagerman

Penny Hagerman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:21:23 +0000

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Penny Hagerman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:14:13 +0000

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