Gastric Bypass Increases Calorie Burning Abilities, Study Finds
The gastric bypass procedure has long been known to be a successful way to help obese people shed pounds and keep them off. While the reworked digestive tract that results from this procedure is largely credited with its success, researchers are also finding an added boost that wasn’t quite expected. It seems that those who undergo gastric bypasses may also find their ability to burn calories – while they are eating meals – also goes up.
The gastric bypass procedure involves the limiting of the stomach’s capacity to hold food. In addition, the stomach is rerouted directly to the small intestine. This means a person who undergoes the procedure is likely to feel fuller faster to promote weight loss. While the rerouting of the stomach and its reshaping reduce overall food intake, researchers have been unable to fully explain just why this surgery is so successful in helping people keep off weight over the long haul. A recent study is casting light on the whys behind the results.
To better understand what happens after gastric bypass procedures, researchers studied the metabolism of patients for up to 2 years after surgery. They found that surgery actually promoted a strong increase in the amount of calories burned while people are eating. The Swedish study, in fact, found that the process of eating forces the small intestine to become more active during food consumption, which promotes the extra calorie burning. Basically, gastric bypass patients burn more calories even while they are consuming them.
Gastric bypass surgery is a serious procedure that alters the body permanent. People who are severely obese are urged to explore all their weight loss options with their healthcare providers. This surgery is generally only indicated for those who are dramatically over their ideal weight or those suffering health concerns related to obesity.
The gastric bypass procedure involves the limiting of the stomach’s capacity to hold food. In addition, the stomach is rerouted directly to the small intestine. This means a person who undergoes the procedure is likely to feel fuller faster to promote weight loss. While the rerouting of the stomach and its reshaping reduce overall food intake, researchers have been unable to fully explain just why this surgery is so successful in helping people keep off weight over the long haul. A recent study is casting light on the whys behind the results.
To better understand what happens after gastric bypass procedures, researchers studied the metabolism of patients for up to 2 years after surgery. They found that surgery actually promoted a strong increase in the amount of calories burned while people are eating. The Swedish study, in fact, found that the process of eating forces the small intestine to become more active during food consumption, which promotes the extra calorie burning. Basically, gastric bypass patients burn more calories even while they are consuming them.
Gastric bypass surgery is a serious procedure that alters the body permanent. People who are severely obese are urged to explore all their weight loss options with their healthcare providers. This surgery is generally only indicated for those who are dramatically over their ideal weight or those suffering health concerns related to obesity.
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