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Body composition in sarcopenic obesity: systematic review of the literature
Although, recently a mounting interest in the literature has been directed to sarcopenic obesity, currently, different definitions of sarcopenic obesity (SO) exist and diagnostic criteria are not universally e...
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Iranian patients with coronary artery disease: rural versus urban residents
In Iran, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality. There is less information on urban–rural difference in CAD in Iran. Between June 2010 and December 2011 a total of 288 patients (186 ur...
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Effects of probiotic ultra-filtered feta cheese and raw chicory root extract on lipid profile in healthy adult volunteers: a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial
The role of probiotics and prebiotics as cholesterol reductive agents has drawn a great deal of attention. However, there have been few studies, investigating the effect of prebiotics and probiotics together o...
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Physical fitness, physical activity, sedentary behavior and academic performance among adolescent boys in different weight statuses
The aim of this study was to compare physical fitness, physical activity, sedentary behavior and academic performance in a sample of 15- to 17-year-old adolescent boys in different weight statuses. Participant...
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Licorice flavonoid oil reduces oxidative stress and total body fat in overweight subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
In this study with 30 nurses as study subjects, we examined how 12 weeks of a study treatment affected body measurements, blood biochemistry, and the oxidative stress regulatory system. Subjects were randomly...
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Open AccessAppetite control and gastrointestinal hormonal behavior (CCK, GLP-1, PYY 1–36) following low doses of a whey protein-rich nutraceutic
Whey proteins represent the most satiating nutrients. In particular, their effects are due to enterohormonal changes (CCK, GLP-1 and PYY 1–36) observed after their exclusive ingestion. Glucomannan has importan...
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Therapeutic importance and analysis of phenolic acids in different parts of Syzygium cumini Linn
Jamun (Syzygium cumini), which belongs to the family Myrtaceae, is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. S. cumini fruit possesses considerable nutritive value because it is a rich source of ca...
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Proteomic analysis of plasma after 4 weeks of intermittent fasting in mice
A proteomic approach was used to identify proteins differentially expressed in the plasma of mice following alternate day fasting. Male mice (C57Bl6, 9 months old) were randomly assigned to ad libitum (AL, n = 10...
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Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) seeds as nutraceutic: a review on status quo and scopes
The seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) are generally considered to be agro-industrial wastes and discarded. In some parts of the world, the seeds are consumed raw, roasted or cooked, but only at the domestic scale....
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Variation in oil content and fatty acid composition in preselected argan trees with morphological characters and geographical localization
The aim of this study is to examine the variability of yield and fatty acid composition of argan seed oil (Argania spinosa L.) in four provenances, and to find the relationship between fatty acid composition and...
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Antioxidant and antibacterial evaluation of honey bee hive extracts using in vitro models
Biological evaluation of honey bee hive extracts was estimated using a set of chemical and biological in vitro models. Extractions of bee hives were done in methanol and acetone solvents. Well-tolerated yield...
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Erratum to: Appetite control and gastrointestinal hormonal behavior (CCK, GLP-1, PYY 1–36) following low doses of a whey protein-rich nutraceutic
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Prevention of diet-induced obesity in C57BL/BJ mice with addition of 2 % dietary green tea but not with cocoa or coffee to a high-fat diet
Most of the fat oxidation effects of green tea have been observed in a beverage form. This study explored the use of green tea as feed formation in obese mice to protect against diet-induced obesity. Forty-ei...
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Rose hips as complementary and alternative medicine: overview of the present status and prospects
Generally, the rose hips are discarded as horticultural wastes. Recently, they have been discovered to be storehouse of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. Rich in polyphenols, essential fatty acids, vitamin A...
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Nutrition claims: a potentially important tool for the endorsement of Greek Mediterranean traditional foods
Dietary traditions are an important part of cultural identity and the production of traditional foods may provide a considerable income to interested businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. ...
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Open AccessFeasibility of protein-sparing modified fast by tube (ProMoFasT) in obesity treatment: a phase II pilot trial on clinical safety and efficacy (appetite control, body composition, muscular strength, metabolic pattern, pulmonary function test)
Anecdotal data in the last few years suggest that protein-sparing modified diet (PSMF) delivered by naso-gastric tube enteral (with continuous feeding) could attain an significant weight loss and control of ap...
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Anti-diabetic and hypoglycemic properties of fibre-enriched cake in alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Studies have provided evidence of the hypoglycemic properties of fiber-containing foods compared to fiber-free foods. In this study, the hypoglycemic properties and beneficial effects of fiber-enriched cake in...
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Food marketing to children on Greek television
This study examines food marketing to children on Greek television. Food advertisements broadcast in public and commercial channels during children’s programmes and programmes watched by family members are exa...
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Anthropometry, ultrasonography and abdominal bio-electrical impedance as predictors of metabolic abnormalities in normal and obese subjects
Metabolic syndrome (MS) is an important cardiovascular risk factor and visceral fat plays a central role in its development. Visceral fat measurement by TC or MRI is difficult to apply in routine clinical prac...
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Comparative assessment of redox-sensitive biomarkers due to acacia honey and sodium arsenite administration in vivo
Apart from their nutritional properties, foods are basically health promoting or disease preventing. Typical example of such type of foods is honey. Sodium arsenite has been implicated in covalent interactions...
