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1. Anthropometric Evaluation and Functional Assessment of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension and its Relationship with Pulmonary Circulation Parameters and Functional Performance

Author:
Zanella, Priscila B.; Àvila, Camila C.; de Souza, Carolina G.
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 423-428
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
anthropometric measurements; blood circulation; body weight; elderly; functional status; hypertension; lungs; muscles; patients; physical activity; regression analysis
Abstract:
... Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the anthropometric and functional status in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and its relationship with pulmonary circulation parameters and functional performance. Methods: The study is cross-sectional with 34 subjects, who were evaluated in terms of anthropometric measurements, physical performance, pulmonary circulation, and regu ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1417925

2. Antidiabetic Effect of Rosella-Stevia Tea on Prediabetic Women in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Author:
Mayasari, Noor Rohmah; Susetyowati,; Wahyuningsih, Mae Sri Hartati; Probosuseno,
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 373-379
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
Hibiscus sabdariffa; Stevia rebaudiana; blood glucose; diabetes; glucose; glycemic effect; tea; women; Indonesia
Abstract:
... Background: Rosella tea (Hibiscuss sabdariffa. Linn) with stevia sweetener (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) is a combined herbal drink that is expected to have antidiabetic effect by lowering glucose levels in people with diabetes and prediabetes. This research investigates the effect of rosella-stevia tea to decrease fasting blood glucose (FBG) and 2 hours postprandial blood glucose (2-hour postprandi ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1400927

3. Beetroot Increases Muscle Performance and Oxygenation During Sustained Isometric Exercise, but Does Not Alter Muscle Oxidative Efficiency and Microvascular Reactivity at Rest

Author:
Papadopoulos, Stavros; Dipla, Konstantina; Triantafyllou, Areti; Nikolaidis, Michalis G; Kyparos, Antonios; Touplikioti, Panagiota; Vrabas, Ioannis S; Zafeiridis, Andreas
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 361-372
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
acute effects; beets; erythrocytes; exercise; hemoglobin; juices; males; muscles; near-infrared spectroscopy; oxygen; oxygen consumption; skeletal muscle
Abstract:
... Objective: To examine the effects of beetroot juice (BRJ) on (i) in vivo skeletal muscle O₂ consumption (mVO₂) and microvascular reactivity at rest and (ii) muscle performance, muscle oxygenation, and mVO₂ during sustained isometric handgrip exercise (IHG). Methods: Sixteen young males consumed, randomly, a nitrate-rich (8.1 mmol BRJnitrate) or nitrate-depleted (BRJplacebo) BRJ. After 2.5 hours, t ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1401497

4. Combined Administration of l-Carnitine and Ascorbic Acid Ameliorates Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats

Author:
Alabi, Quadri Kunle; Akomolafe, Rufus Ojo; Olukiran, Olaoluwa Sesan; Nafiu, Aliyat Olajumoke; Adefisayo, Modinat Adebukola; Owotomo, Olurotimi Isaac; Omole, Joseph Gbenga; Olamilosoye, Kehinde Peace
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 387-398
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidants; ascorbic acid; biomarkers; calcium; carnitine; catalase; chlorides; cisplatin; creatinine; diet; electrolytes; glutathione; hematologic tests; histopathology; kidneys; magnesium; males; nephrotoxicity; oxidative stress; phosphates; potassium; rats; sodium; superoxide dismutase; urea; urine
Abstract:
... Objectives: Cisplatin (CIS) is an effective antitumor drug. However, its clinical use is limited due to nephrotoxicity. l-Carnitine and vitamin C are both natural antioxidant that can be obtained from diets. This study investigated the effects of l-carnitine and/or vitamin C in rats against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Methods: Twenty-five male Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups of 5 rats ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1409139

5. Differential Risk of Hypertension Among Lean and Nonlean Rural Subjects in Relation to Decadal Changes in Anthropometry

Author:
Deshpande-Joshi, Sayali S.; Rao, Shobha
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 380-386
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
adiposity; blood pressure; body mass index; confidence interval; hypertension; men; obesity; odds ratio; risk; risk assessment; visceral fat; waist circumference; waist-to-hip ratio
Abstract:
... Objective: Assessing risk of hypertension in relation to decadal changes in anthropometry among cohort of young rural Indian men. Methods: Subjects (n = 140) were measured in 2005 and 2015 for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), body fat (BF), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and additionally for visceral fat (VF) at follow-up. Results: Decadal changes showed significant (p < ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1405750

6. Effect of Low-Energy-Dense Diet Rich in Multiple Functional Foods on Weight-Loss Maintenance, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Author:
Izadi, Vajihe; Haghighatdoost, Fahimeh; Moosavian, Parisa; Azadbakht, Leila
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 399-405
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
C-reactive protein; adiponectin; antioxidant activity; blood glucose; blood serum; body mass index; carbohydrates; cardiovascular diseases; diastolic blood pressure; diet; energy; functional foods; guidelines; hospitals; inflammation; insulin; lipid composition; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; malondialdehyde; men; randomized clinical trials; risk factors; triacylglycerols; tumor necrosis factor-alpha; waist; weight loss; women; Iran
Abstract:
... Background: There are no investigations regarding the effects of consuming low-energy-dense diets rich in multiple functional foods on weight-loss maintenance, inflammatory markers, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors simultaneously. Method: This randomized controlled trial design was conducted on 90 men and women who were under a previous weight loss diet. Three months of intervention w ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1412275

7. Effect of Pomegranate Juice on Intestinal Recovery Following Methotrexate-Induced Intestinal Damage in a Rat Model

Author:
Shaoul, Ron; Moati, Dalia; Schwartz, Betty; Pollak, Yulia; Sukhotnik, Igor
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 406-414
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
DNA; Western blotting; active ingredients; animal models; anthelmintics; antioxidant activity; apoptosis; caspase-3; cell proliferation; digestive system diseases; ileum; jejunum; males; methotrexate; mitogen-activated protein kinase; pomegranate juice; pomegranates; protein content; protein synthesis; rats; villi
Abstract:
... Background/Aims: Several studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial, antihelminthic, and antioxidant potential of the active ingredients of pomegranate (PMG) extracts, suggesting their preventive and curative role in several gastrointestinal disorders. In the present study, the authors evaluated the effects of oral PMG supplementation on intestinal structural changes, enterocyte proliferation, an ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1413961

8. Functional Food and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment: A Review

Author:
Asgary, Sedigheh; Rastqar, Ali; Keshvari, Mahtab
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 429-455
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
antioxidant activity; blood lipids; cardioprotective effect; chocolate; chronic diseases; death; diabetes; disease prevention; etiology; fruits; functional foods; heart diseases; humans; hyperlipidemia; hypertension; lifestyle; lipid composition; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; mechanism of action; metabolic syndrome; nutrients; nutrition; nuts; obesity; platelet aggregation; risk factors; seafoods; seeds; tea; vegetables; whole grain foods
Abstract:
... Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death globally and is a growing health concern. Lifestyle factors, including nutrition, play an important role in the etiology and treatment of CVD. Functional foods based on their basic nutritional functions can decrease the risk of many chronic diseases and have some physiological benefits. They contain physiologically active components ei ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1410867

9. The Association Between Dietary Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and a Body Shape and Fat Distribution Among Apparently Healthy Iranian Adults

Author:
Fuseini, Abdul-Mutala; Rahimi, Mohammad Hossein; Mollahosseini, Mehdi; Yekaninejad, Mir Saeed; Maghbooli, Zhila; Mirzaei, Khadijeh
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2018 v.37 no.5 pp. 415-422
ISSN:
1541-1087
Subject:
adults; body mass index; cross-sectional studies; fat mass index; females; food frequency questionnaires; glycemic index; hips; lean body mass; males; models; obesity; physical activity; regression analysis; waist circumference; waist-to-hip ratio
Abstract:
... Objective: The role of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) in the development of obesity has been debated globally. The relationship with body shape and fat distribution was examined in this cross-sectional association study among apparently healthy Iranian adults. Methods and materials: A study population of 265 (126 males and 139 females) aged 18–55 years participated in this cros ...
DOI:
10.1080/07315724.2017.1416312