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The intake of ultra-processed foods and homocysteine levels in women with(out) overweight and obesity: The Rotterdam Periconceptional Cohort
PurposeToday’s diet consists of a substantial proportion of ultra-processed foods (UPF), especially in women with overweight and obesity in the...
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Optimal vitamin D supplement dosage for improving insulin resistance in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
PurposeWe conducted a network meta-analysis which aims to evaluate the comparative efficacy of different supplementation dosages of vitamin D on...
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Plasma metabolomic response to high-carbohydrate meals of differing glycaemic load in overweight women
BackgroundMetabolomic dysregulation following a meal in overweight individuals with the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) involves multiple pathways of...
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Effectiveness of a minimally processed food-based nutritional counselling intervention on weight gain in overweight pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeThis study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a nutritional counselling intervention based on encouraging the consumption of unprocessed...
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Effect of Food Sensitivity on Overweight Assessed Using Food-Specific Serum Immunoglobulin G Levels
Food sensitivity is considered to be implicated in obesity via chronic inflammation. Obesity has become a global epidemic, and overweight is a...
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Vitamin D supplementation and exercise for improving physical function, body composition and metabolic health in overweight or obese older adults with vitamin D deficiency: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PurposeVitamin D supplementation may have non-skeletal health benefits and enhance exercise responsiveness, particularly in those with low vitamin D...
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Effect of high in comparison to low dairy intake intervention on markers of bone and cartilage remodeling and phosphate metabolism in healthy adults with overweight
BackgroundIn the ageing population, issues with bone and joint health are highly prevalent. Both beneficial and potential risks of dairy products on...
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The effect of an anti-inflammatory in comparison with a low caloric diet on physical and mental health in overweight and obese women with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial
PurposeTo evaluate the effect of an anti-inflammatory compared to a low-calorie diet on the physical and mental health of patients with knee OA.
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A Prospective Non-Randomized Open-Label Comparative Study of The Effects of Matcha Tea on Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Pilot Observational Study
Matcha tea has been used as an adjunct in weight loss programs. The weight loss effects of matcha tea were evaluated in a prospective non-randomized...
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Positive contribution of hydroxytyrosol-enriched wheat bread to HbA1c levels, lipid profile, markers of inflammation and body weight in subjects with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus
PurposeThe aim of the present study was to assess the impact of the daily consumption of bread enriched with hydroxytyrosol on HbA 1 c and blood lipid...
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Breakfast and dinner insulin index and insulin load in relation to overweight in children and adolescents
PurposeHyperinsulinemia is related to the development of several chronic diseases, particularly obesity. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the...
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Variation in urine osmolality throughout pregnancy: a longitudinal, randomized-control trial among women with overweight and obesity
PurposeWater needs increase during pregnancy, and proper hydration is critical for maternal and fetal health. This study characterized weekly...
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Saccharomyces boulardii improves clinical and paraclinical indices in overweight/obese knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled trial
PurposeThis study aimed to determine the effect of the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
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Influence of Raspberry and Its Dietary Fractions on the In vitro Activity of the Colonic Microbiota from Normal and Overweight Subjects
Raspberry is a source of dietary fibre and phenolic compounds, which are metabolised by the gut microbiota, resulting in the production of short...
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No evidence of differential impact of sunflower and rapeseed oil on biomarkers of coronary artery disease or chronic kidney disease in healthy adults with overweight and obesity: result from a randomised control trial
PurposeThe perceived benefits and risks associated with seed oil intake remain controversial, with a limited number of studies investigating the...
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Acute consumption of a shake containing cashew and Brazil nuts did not affect appetite in overweight subjects: a randomized, cross-over study
PurposeEvidence from epidemiological and clinical studies suggests that nut consumption provides satiety and may contribute to the management of...
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The effect of l-carnitine supplementation on insulin resistance, sex hormone-binding globulin and lipid profile in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
PurposePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women. Insulin resistance and dyslipidemia are linked...
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Overweight and Obesity: The Bane of Modern Times
The chapter discusses, at length, overweight and obesity, the bane of modern times, a historical perspective, their scientific definition, their...
