Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. Replacing animal-based...
Ten-Hour Time-Restricted Eating Reduces Atherogenic Lipids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids....
Effects of Low Fat Vegan Diet on Body Weight, Insulin Sensitivity and Lipids in Overweight Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 16-week low-fat vegan diet decreased body weight and fat and improved glucose metabolism in study participants. Excess body weight and insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes and other major health problems, yet obesity is...
Effect of Four Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Sucrose on Obese and Overweight Individuals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that when comparing the effect of four low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) aspartame, saccharin, rebaudioside A and sucralose with sucrose, the LCSs had differing effects on body weight among the participating obese or overweight...
Does Time-Restricted Eating Support Weight Loss and Metabolic Parameters in Overweight and Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Overweight or obese adults who participated in time-restricted eating (TRE) experienced a 1.17% modest weight loss that was very similar to the weight loss (0.75%) in the control group that practiced consistent meal timing (CMT). There has...
Paprika Xanthophylls Significantly Reduces Abdominal Fat in Overweight Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, a twelve-week supplementation with paprika xanthophylls significantly reduced the abdominal fat area and body mass index in healthy overweight study participants. Obesity significantly...
Plant-Based Meals Increase Gut Hormones and Satiety Compared to Processed-Meat Meals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Plant-based meals with tofu increased postprandial secretion of gastrointestinal hormones and promoted satiety, compared to processed meat and cheese meals, in healthy, obese, and diabetic men. Extensive research has demonstrated the...
Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission. A British study of newly diagnosed adult diabetics followed for five years showed that sustained remission of type 2 diabetes may be achievable...
Stevia Extract Lowers Appetite Sensation without Increasing Food Intake
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that short-term intake of stevia lowered postprandial glucose levels compared to sugar and had no effect on appetite and food intake. Interest in the dietary use of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), sugar...
High Fat Diet, Obesity linked to Leptin Resistance
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers identified a molecular pathway in the brain called GIPR/Rap1 signaling that links overeating and obesity to leptin resistance. A gastro-inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) is an incretin hormone 1-4 produced in the gut and acts...
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