Owen Lucas
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Effects of High Altitude on Diabetes and Obesity | Cedars-Sinai
Adults living at high altitudes have been shown to have lower prevalence of diabetes and obesity than those at lower altitudes.
www.cedars-sinai.edu
"Adults in the United States living in high altitudes have better glucose homeostasis, which is associated with lower odds of having diabetes, than those living at altitudes below 500 meters."
Explaining the Inverse Association between Altitude and Obesity
To better understand the inverse association between altitude and adult obesity. An ecological study design was used, involving 3,108 counties in the contiguous United States. Data were from several national sources, and assessment involved various ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
"Hypoxia can occur at altitudes of 1,500 meters or higher. Physiological responses increase with more severe hypoxia, which can occur from higher altitude exposure. Hypoxia may change glucose metabolism and control appetite by altering the function of the nervous system and hormonal levels (e.g., plasma leptin). Hypoxia associated with higher altitude may also be protective against diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
Previous results suggest a synergistic effect of physical activity and hypoxic exposure on body weight that may underlie the beneficial effect of living at altitude. This is consistent with the finding in the current study that physical inactivity was not sufficient to explain obesity. It has been shown that the combination of hypoxic exposure and exercise compared with exercise alone produces more favorable improvements in fasting insulin, insulin sensitivity, triglycerides, and body fat content. Furthermore, as hypoxia contributes to better cardiovascular health and positive clinical implications, greater physical activity may be possible."
Hmm, where's a nice high altitude city to move to?
Prescott? Flagstaff? Denver?
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