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Filter by:Physical exercise (PE) significantly influences insulin sensitivity (IS), glucose control and overall metabolic health. While PE effectively enhances IS and glucose regulation, the timing of nutrient intake, before and after exercise, plays a crucial role in modulating its effects. The aim of this study is to evaluate how pre- or post-evening exercise carbohydrate (CHO) ingestion influences glucose metabolism and substrate oxidation (fat/CHO) during exercise and after exercise in athletes during the nocturnal period and the morning after during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
One of the factors affecting human health is nutrition. The effects of foods on blood glucose are still under investigation. The Glycemic Index (GI), which is associated with many diseases today, is a value that measures the rate at which carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood glucose. It is thought that the loaves of bread produced will be a product with low GI value and can be consumed by celiacs and diabetics. It is aimed to investigate the effect of adding different amounts of hazelnut flour to bread recipes using gluten-free corn flour on blood glucose.
The obesities were aimed at the effect of whole wheat (WWB), buckwheat (BWB), and cornbread (CB) on blood glucose by comparing the glycemic index values with reference bread (RB). Overall, WWB consumption had a positive effect on blood glucose in individuals with obesity, while BWB consumption caused an increase in blood glucose levels.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of wild rice and wild rice blends compared to other rice on glycemic control and evaluating factors that influence glycemic response to wild rice in healthy individuals. The main questions aim to answer: 1. Is there an effect of wild rice on blends on glycemic control and response? 2. Does cooking wild rice via stovetop or microwave change its glycemic response? 3. Is the wild rice blend product palatable? 4. What is the subjective appetite when consuming the treatment? Participants will: - consent to attend 5 study visits being 2.5 hours each - come to each visit fasted for at least 10-12 hours. - complete a Motivation to Eat VAS following each blood measure
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the postprandial glucose and insulin responses after different fruit snack consumption in a healthy population.
This study is a double-blind, randomized, two-arm, placebo-controlled trial of apparently healthy men and women to be recruited at a single investigational center in Northeast Ohio (i.e. The Center for Applied Health Sciences). Subjects will attend four study visits. During Visit 1, subjects will be screened for participation (i.e., medical history, physical exam, routine blood work [also HgA1c, insulin], background baseline diet). Over the next 12 weeks, subjects will attend Visits 2-4, wherein assessments of serum glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, 2-hour glucose tolerance test (GTT), HgA1c, C-reactive protein, adiponectin, ferritin, waist circumference, quality of life questionnaire, and various visual analog scales for appetite, satiety, and cravings will be made.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a cluster of disorders that affect heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world and is responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually worldwide. CVD risk factors can be modifiable (nutrition, physical activity, obesity, smoking, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes) and non-modifiable (age, gender, ethnicity, family history and socioeconomic status). Chronic exposure to CVD risk factors induces oxidative stress and promotes inflammation. In addition, endothelial cells in response to the inflammatory reaction secrete growth factors, leading to the destruction of vascular endothelium and promoting atherogenesis. Oxidative stress refers to the imbalance between anti-oxidant and pro-oxidant compounds, with predominance of the pro-oxidant ones. Reactive Oxygen Species overproduction has been implicated in pathogenesis and complications of numerous diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and chronic kidney disease. Moreover, endothelium consists of a single layer of endothelial cells; it is the natural barrier between blood and tissues and also an endocrine organ. It plays a key role in vascular homeostasis by maintaining a balance between vasodilation and vasoconstriction and is responsible for fluid filtration, blood vessel tone, hormone trafficking, hemostasis, regulation of blood flow and growth of blood vessels. Thus, reductions in endothelial function are detrimental and predict and precede the development of overt CVD. Sesame belongs to Pedaliaceae family and can be consumed in different forms such as seeds, oil or tahini, i.e., a 100 % peeled, ground and roasted sesame paste. Tahini is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, proteins, vitamin E and lignans, such as sesamin, sesamolin and sesamol. Recent studies have indicated that tahini consumption can lower blood pressure and pulse rate and improve endothelial function and glycemic response in healthy males postprandially. However, only two studies are available in the current literature concerning the effect on diabetes, one of them in patients with type 2 diabetes and one in diabetic animal model. Thus, the aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of tahini consumption on oxidative stress, blood pressure, endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes postprandially.
Although the general effectiveness of carbohydrate/electrolyte-based functional sports drinks on rehydration, recovery and sports performance has been widely demonstrated, there is controversy about the amounts, proportions and components that ensure the effectiveness of these products. The present study intends to analyze the specific effects of the beverages to be studied on these parameters, taking into account their particular formulation. Advances in research have allowed us to understand the importance of the intestinal microbiota on health, recovery and performance in sports. The consumption of functional drinks based on carbohydrates and electrolytes as supplementation is a constant in sports environments, with multiple studies on their properties, tolerance, safety and efficacy. However, there are no studies that analyze the effects of consuming these beverages and their interaction with the intestinal microbiota. Therefore, in addition, it is intended to evaluate the changes in the microbiota, through analysis of stool samples, during the sustained consumption of the beverages under study.
In this pilot study it will be investigated if a whole grain product will improve the glucose response not only when it is eaten at breakfast, but also at the two following meals; lunch and dinner (2nd and 3rd meal effect) in a healthy population.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a cluster of disorders that affect heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world and is responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually worldwide. CVD risk factors can be modifiable (nutrition, physical activity, obesity, smoking, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes) and non-modifiable (age, gender, ethnicity, family history and socioeconomic status). Chronic exposure to CVD risk factors induces oxidative stress and promotes inflammation. In addition, endothelial cells in response to the inflammatory reaction secrete growth factors, leading to the destruction of vascular endothelium and promoting atherogenesis. Oxidative stress refers to the imbalance between anti-oxidant and pro-oxidant compounds, with predominance of the pro-oxidant ones. Reactive Oxygen Species overproduction has been implicated in pathogenesis and complications of numerous diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and chronic kidney disease. Moreover, endothelium consists of a single layer of endothelial cells; it is the natural barrier between blood and tissues and also an endocrine organ. It plays a key role in vascular homeostasis by maintaining a balance between vasodilation and vasoconstriction and is responsible for fluid filtration, blood vessel tone, hormone trafficking, hemostasis, regulation of blood flow and growth of blood vessels. Thus, reductions in endothelial function are detrimental and predict and precede the development of overt CVD. Sesame belongs to Pedaliaceae family and can be consumed in different forms such as seeds, oil or tahini, i.e., a 100 % peeled, ground and roasted sesame paste. Sesame seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, proteins, vitamin E and lignans, such as sesamin, sesamolin and sesamol. Recent studies have highlighted the antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypolipidemic and appetite control properties of sesame seeds and sesame oil. Regarding the consumption of tahini and its effect on human health, only three studies are available in the current literature, one of them in patients with type 2 diabetes, one in diabetic animal model and one in Alzheimer's disease animal model. Thus, the aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of tahini consumption on oxidative stress, blood pressure, endothelial function and arterial stiffness in healthy males postprandially.