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Writer's pictureDr. Roxana Cham

obesity is NOT a choice

Tired of hearing–”just eat less and move more”?

Check out this list of other proven causes of weight gain…

Medical Conditions

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome

  • Prediabetes

  • Diabetes

  • Hypothyroidism

  • Cushing syndrome

  • Menopause

  • Sleep apnea

  • Insomnia

  • Depression

  • Pregnancy

Genetics

  • Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) mutation

  • Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1) mutation

  • Adipocyte-, C1q-, and collagen domain-containing (ADIPOQ) mutation

  • Fat mass- and obesity-associated gene (FTO) mutation

  • Leptin (LEP) mutation

  • Leptin receptor (LEPR )mutation

  • Insulin-induced gene 2 (INSIG2) mutation

  • Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) mutation

Medications

  • Steroids

  • Antibiotics

  • Some blood pressure medications

  • Some diabetes medications

  • Some medicines for depression, anxiety, bipolar, and schizophrenia

  • Some birth control

  • Some seizure medications

Gut changes

  • Microbiome changes

  • Ghrelin hormone

  • Cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone

  • Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone

  • Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) hormone

  • Peptide YY (PYY) hormone

  • Oxyntomodulin hormone


You might not know what is making it hard for you to lose weight, but we can promise it’s much more than diet and exercise.


Chat with a pillarMD doctor who can help you understand your body and find the best treatment for you!


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