Analysis of dietary interventions. A simple payoff matrix for display of comparative dietary trials.

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

ObjectiveTo provide a simple method for presentation of data in comparative reducing your calorie intakeary trials. MethodIndividual data from each reducing your calorie intake are ranked and all possible paired comparisons are made and displayed in a pay-off matrix which can be color-coded according to the magnitude of the differences between the two reducing [...]

Commercial weight loss diets meet nutrient requirements in free living adults over 8 weeks: A randomised controlled weight loss trial

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of commercial weight loss programmes on macronutrient composition and micronutrient adequacy over a 2 month period. DesignAdults were randomly allocated to follow the Slim Fast Plan, Weight Watchers Pure Points Programme, Dr Atkins’ New reducing your calorie intake Revolution, or Rosemary Conley’s "Eat Yourself Slim" reducing your calorie intake & Fitness [...]

Potential antiproteolytic effects of L-leucine: observations of in vitro and in vivo studies

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

The purpose of present review is to describe the effect of leucine supplementation on skeletal muscle proteolysis suppression in both in vivo and in vitro studies. Most studies, using in vitro methodology, incubated skeletal muscles with leucine with different doses and the results suggests that there is a dose-dependent effect. The same responses can be [...]

Skeletal muscle munc18c and syntaxin 4 in human obesity

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

Background:
Animal and cell culture data suggest a critical role for Munc18c and Syntaxin 4 proteins in insulin mediated glucose transport in skeletal muscle, but no studies have been published in humans.
Methods:
We investigated the effect of a 12 vs. 48 hr fast on insulin action and skeletal muscle Munc18c and Syntaxin 4 protein in lean and [...]

Conjugated linoleic acid modulation of risk factors associated with atherosclerosis

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been the subject of extensive investigation regarding its possible benefits on a variety of human diseases. In some animal studies, CLA has been shown to have a beneficial effect on sclerotic lesions associated with atherosclerosis, be a possible anti-carcinogen, increase feed efficiency, and act as a lean body mass [...]

A high throughput live transparent animal bioassay to identify non-toxic small molecules or genes that regulate vertebrate fat metabolism for obesity drug development

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

Background:
The alarming rise in the obesity epidemic and growing concern for the pathologic consequences of the metabolic syndrome warrant great need for development of obesity-related pharmacotherapeutics. The search for such therapeutics is severely limited by the slow throughput of animal models of obesity. Amenable to placement into a 96 well plate, zebrafish larvae have emerged [...]

A controlled trial of protein enrichment of meal replacements for weight reduction with retention of lean body mass

Posted on 9th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

Background:
While high protein reducing your calorie intakes have been shown to improve satiety and retention of lean body mass (LBM), this study was designed to determine effects of a protein- enriched meal replacement (MR) on weight loss and LBM retention by comparison to an isocaloric carbohydrate-enriched MR within customized reducing your calorie intake plans utilizing [...]

Is bioelectrical impedance accurate for use in large epidemiological studies?

Posted on 8th | Posted by admin in Nutrition

Percentage of body fat is strongly associated with the risk of several chronic diseases but its accurate measurement is difficult. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a relatively simple, quick and non-invasive technique, to measure body composition. It measures body fat accurately in controlled clinical conditions but its performance in the field is [...]

The Benefits of Proper Nutrition

Posted on 21st | Posted by admin in Arthritis, Diabetes, Diet & Exercise, Health, Heart Disease, Nutrition

In today’s fast paced society we often grab whatever is quick and easy for lunch or dinner as we rush to get onto the next “big” thing. Many of us simply do not stop and take the time to think about what we are putting into our bodies and the fact is that if you [...]

Critics And South Beach Diet

Posted on 28th | Posted by admin in Advice, Alli, Diet & Exercise, Diet Pills, Drugs, Green Tea, Health, Keeping it Off, Nutrition, Obesity, South Beach Diet, Supplements, Weight Loss

However, the reality is that it is a rage among diet aficionados. Thus there are many critics who have pointed the existence of serious flaws with the South Beach diet. A good and balanced diet should possess the capability of controlling cholesterol.
 Agatston, the founder of South Beach diet himself has admitted taking statin drugs for [...]