Meyer Vitabiotics Forum unravels Chronic Obesity, mother of diseases

New Delhi : Excessive adiposity is the defining characteristic of obesity, which is a chronic, relapsing, progressive condition. To emphasise the necessity to recognise obesity as a chronic illness, a new name has been coined: ABCD, or adiposity-based chronic disease.

Over the last half-century, the prevalence of obesity throughout the world has skyrocketed. More fatalities are associated with being overweight or obese than with being underweight. According to data compiled by the National Family Health Surveys (NHFS) between 2015 and 2016, 34.4 percent of Indian males and 36.2 percent of Indian females over the age of 18 were overweight or obese. There are also approximately 40 million overweight youngsters under the age of five. Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and endocrine issues are just some of the dire outcomes of being overweight.

The good news is that excess weight and obesity can usually be avoided. Preventing obesity is essential for managing chronic illnesses and mental health issues that have no known cure.  Changing how one lives is the foundation of weight control. At this time, orlistat is the sole pharmaceutical option for treating obesity in India. When used to treat morbid obesity, bariatric surgery may alleviate or even eliminate many of the associated health problems.

On June 24th, famous specialists in the fields of Obesity and nutrition participated in a scholarly discussion hosted by Meyer Vitabiotics.

Over 40,000 medical experts from throughout India were able to participate in the event virtually, and there were more than 150 in-person attendees. In the middle of the need to end the obesity cycle, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that enriched me intellectually and emotionally.

Dr. Sanjay Borude, a bariatric consultant at Jaslok Hospital, spoke at length on the clinical implications of obesity. In addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, he mentioned Bariatric surgery as another means of losing weight.

Dr. Rahul Borude, a metabolic and bariatric surgeon at Raheja Hospital, brought attention to the issue of childhood and teenage obesity, which is often overlooked. The psychological aspects of adolescent obesity were likely the focus of his revised recommendations for dealing with the epidemic of overweight among young people, as he noted that being overweight can have a devastating effect on a young person’s self-esteem and body image, resulting in feelings of low self-confidence and social isolation. At that age, issues with melancholy, anxiety, and disordered eating may all stem from a person’s perception of their own body. The holistic treatment of teenage obesity and the promotion of mental health both need attention to these psychological variables.

Dr. Rahul Borude (Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon, Raheja Hospital) also elaborated on the social implications that arise from adolescent obesity. Obese adolescents may face bullying, and discrimination, leading to social exclusion and can affect their social interactions.

Mr. Rohit Shelatkar (Vice President, Vitabiotics Ltd. UK B.Pharm, MS Pharmacology, QPPV, Nutrition Expert) elaborated on the epigenetic role of Nutrient-rich diet, physical activity, and lifestyle changes such as sleep patterns and stress in obesity management. Further elaborated on how certain environmental factors can influence gene expression and contribute to the development of obesity. In the context of obesity, Mr.Rohit Shelatkar (Vice President, Vitabiotics Ltd. UK B.Pharm, MS Pharmacology, QPPV, Nutrition Expert) also mentioned epigenetic changes that can impact how genes are involved in appetite regulation, energy metabolism, fat storage, and certain epigenetic modifications might lead to an increased propensity for weight gain or altered metabolic functioning.

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