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Filter by:Numerous evidences suggest an important role of short-chain fatty acids, produced by the intestinal fermentation of dietary fibers by the intestinal microbiota, in the modulation of various biological functions relevant to human health. In particular, butyrate, in addition to its trophic action on enterocytes, could improve insulin sensitivity and increase GLP-1 secretion, suggesting a possible role in the modulation of glucose metabolism. However, to date, very few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have observed a significant increase in plasma butyrate concentrations in humans after nutritional interventions with high-fiber diets or foods. Butyrate occurs naturally in some foods, such as milk and dairy products, where it is often associated with sodium, becoming sodium butyrate. Therefore, recent studies suggest the use of oral sodium butyrate supplements in order to obtain a significant increase in butyrate plasma concentrations able to exert the potential beneficial effects related to them. To date, few studies have investigated the effect of oral sodium butyrate supplementation on glucose metabolism in healthy or overweight individuals, individuals at high cardiometabolic risk, and individuals with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effects of oral sodium butyrate supplementation, versus placebo, on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in a group of overweight/obese individuals and the mechanisms underlying these effects.
Overweight and obesity are chronic non-communicable diseases with a rapidly increasing global prevalence. They constitute risk factors for various chronic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cancer, as well as musculoskeletal disorders and numerous other disorders, significantly impacting the quality of life. Numerous non-pharmacological interventions have been employed in the management of these conditions. Particularly, Auricular acupuncture (AA) has been a widely used and established method for weight management, owing to its effectiveness, safety, and convenience. Recently, a novel therapy known as Thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) has also demonstrated efficacy in weight reduction. Several studies have shown a substantial increase in treatment effectiveness when combining TEA with other acupuncture therapies. However, there is currently no available data on the combination of TEA with AA. This study is conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of combining TEA with AA compared with AA monotherapy in overweight and obesity.
This project aims to develop an intervention on healthy habits based on physical exercise and nutritional education in people with obesity. It is accepted that exercise and nutrition are keys to controlling body weight. People with obesity frequently present with metabolic syndrome and a low-grade inflammatory state. It is not known what should be the most effective training load/dose (duration, intensity, type of exercise) to improve health indicators related to metabolic syndrome and lipo-inflammation, and body composition in people with obesity. A large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be essential to better understand the type and characteristics of training load/dose most effective in counteracting the detrimental effects of obesity. The aim of this trial in 50 obese women was to answer the following questions: - Does the training program improve physical fitness? - Does the training program improve body composition? - Does the training program improve the state of chronic low-grade inflammation? - Does the training program improve the quality of life and perceived health? - Do people with obesity and metabolic syndrome respond in the same way to training? - what is the effect of four weeks of detraining?
This RCT study will evaluate the effect of a lifestyle intervention on overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary hypothesis is that the mHealth-based intensive lifestyle intervention is sufficient to achieve weight loss and maintain glycated hemoglobin control.
The study will investigate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of beta-alanine supplementation in adults with overweight or obesity. Beta-alanine is a widely used dietary supplement that can increase the amount of carnosine in skeletal muscle. Both carnosine and beta-alanine occur naturally in animal food products and previous research shows that supplementation with beta-alanine leads to an improvement in exercise performance; more recently, the present investigators have shown that increasing carnosine can also help to improve cardiometabolic health, detoxify skeletal muscle, and improve glucose (sugar) uptake into muscle cells. The investigators will recruit 30 participants (15 per arm) with overweight or obesity who meet the study criteria (this accounts for up to 20% attrition - a minimum of 12 participants per arm). Those who are eligible will be required to receive three short telephone calls and attend three laboratory sessions. Participants will be randomised to receive either beta-alanine or placebo (an inactive sugar pill) for the 3-month study period. To see whether beta-alanine supplementation is feasible in this population the investigators will measure recruitment, adherence (how well people can stick to the supplement regime), the number and nature of side effects, and blinding to the intervention. Markers of cardiac function, glycaemic control, and metabolic health will also be explored. All measurements will take place before and after a 3-month supplementation period. This will provide us with novel information of the role of beta-alanine and carnosine in cardiometabolic health; and will aid in the planning of a larger randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of beta-alanine supplementation as a therapeutic strategy.
Office working life has changed dramatically over the last 50 years with digitalization; this is estimated to have decreased the amount of energy (calories) used during work. Employees who work long or irregular working hours or experience job strain are more likely to make less healthy food choices. The combination of these factors may contribute to increased body weight during a persons working life. The aim is to investigate the feasibility of an online lifestyle behaviour change intervention in office workers.
The main objective of the trial is to measure the efficacy of a nutritive bar, in the reduction of weight, body fat and the control of appetite, in patients with overweight and obesity. It will be a randomized single-blind design conducted in 40 subjects.
Increased prevalence of overweight and obesity is one of the main health problems recently. Energy balance from nutrition intake and energy expenditure through physical activity, especially structured physical activity, is needed to prevent overweight individuals become obese individuals. This research objective is to explore the effectiveness and safety of structured high intensity interval training in male young adults subjects with overweight based on change of body composition, oxidative stress and inflammatory markers. This research used experimental model to test structured high intensity interval training program with pre-post test in single group. Comprehensive analysis of training effect in this research consists of measurement of several parameters, such as body composition, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress markers as the benchmark of training safety. Browning white adipose tissue and cognitive function are complement parameters to the assessment of training effectiveness. Daily food record and physical activity for 3 x 24 hours will be carried out periodically to control confounding factors.
WHO identifies as an important risk factor and potentially modifiable to high sodium intake (>2g/day 5g salt/day). Also, an insufficient consumption of potassium ( 3.5 g/day).Therefore, the results of this research could be the regional basis that is required to generate evidence, that designs strategies and recommendations for the prevention or decrease in the progression of high blood pressure. The reduction in the consumption of salt in the diet could comply with the recommendations established by international agencies. In addition, to favor the beginning of lifestyle changes, as well as other modifications that will have a positive impact on health.In population highly vulnerable to the campaigns of large industries that favor the consumption of processed food. However, it is unknown what is the effect of reducing foods high in sodium in populations in different regions of Mexico, estimated by 24 hour urine sodium excretion. Therefore, the present study aims to answer the following questions: What impact does an intervention aimed at the decrease in sodium intake, in young university students on blood pressure and the quantification of the excretion of sodium and urinary potassium of 24h? What is the association between body mass index, blood pressure and sodium reduction in the intervention vs control group? To assess the impact of an intervention aimed at reducing sodium intake through education as general recommendations for limiting specific foods high in sodium, in university students on blood pressure and quantification of urinary sodium and potassium excretion of 24h. Specific objectives Assess sodium intake between the intervention group and the control group by estimating 24-hour urinary sodium excretion. secundary objectives Evaluate the effect between the intervention group and the control group on blood pressure. To assess the levels of potassium excretion in the intervention and control groups. To evaluate the association between body mass index, blood pressure and sodium reduction in the intervention and control groups.
This study is a single-arm behavioral weight loss intervention for emerging adult women with in-person assessments at 0 (baseline) and 4 months (post-treatment) in addition to EMA data collection regarding risk factors known to interfere with program engagement and weight loss in this high-risk population (e.g., sleep, psychological distress, life events).