Originally Posted by Barefootsies

Supposedly they spike your insulin levels keeping you at an elevated state. Apparently insulin is the direct hormone associated with belly fat, or fat storage. I say "supposedly" because as you see in this thread. Opinions vary depending on who you read or cite while doing your research.

Most people do agree that being at an elevated Insulin state, 10x more than needed in fact, is bad for you. Which would explain why many get Diabetes. You burn out your body's Insulin production over time.

However, keep in mind there is no justice that will be done from a few paragraphs on a forum. There is simply too many opinions, and research on the subject to address all of the different points.

Dynamo has had some excellent results in his health focus, as has Homie the clown and Tony404. WarChild probably knows more about this shit than anyone if you do a look up on his previous posts on health. He definitely knows his stuff in the health and fitness category.