Obesity is widespread in the United States, with the CDC estimating its prevalence at a stunning 42.4 percent of the adult population.  More than just a cosmetic or aesthetic issue, obesity – defined as a body mass index of 30 and above – is a serious medical problem.  But, today, we have some exciting weight loss news to report.
First, to be clear: Not only does being overweight tragically shorten lives, but it increases the risk of many other potentially life-threatening conditions – such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and certain types of cancer.
And, while Western medicine has attempted to “control” obesity with pharmaceutical medications, some of these drugs have caused toxic side effects ranging from psychiatric disorders to increased risk of myocardial infarctions and strokes.  This reality has fueled the search for non-toxic and effective ways to lose weight – and a new, peer-reviewed study shows that lipoic acid may fit the bill….