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Lycopene may benefit heart health owing to antioxidant effects
2 February 2011
Lycopene could reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors by supporting the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, a new South Korean study indicates.
25 January 2013
A combination of daily vitamin D3 plus calcium intakes and an energy-restricted diet may boost fat mass loss, says a new Chinese study.
In the randomized controlled trial, body fat mass was measured in 52 overweight and obese adults with very low calcium consumption (below 600 mg/day), following an energy-restricted diet (-500 kcal/d) and recei-ving daily calcium (600 mg) plus vitamin D (125 IU) or placebo for 12 weeks (1). The study results showed that participants who received supplements displayed a significantly greater decrease in fat loss, compared with the placebo group (-2.8 versus -1.8 kg, respectively). The supplement group also exhibited greater decrease in organ (visceral) fat mass. There were no differences between the groups for overall body weight loss.
The researchers commented that increased intakes of calcium and vitamin D may help obese on energy-restricted diet to lose more adipose tissue. Visceral fat is located between the organs and contributes to belly fat – compared with subcutaneous fat which is found beneath the epidermis. Visceral fat is composed of several adipose depots which may contribute insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, hypertension and coronary artery disease.
2 February 2011
Lycopene could reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors by supporting the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, a new South Korean study indicates.
31 October 2016
Obesity rates have nearly doubled since the early 80s and much has been speculated about the possible reasons for this rapid increase.
1 April 2011
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of blood sugar metabolism with temporary or permanent increase in blood glucose levels. Diabetics have a significantly increased risk for serious comorbidities and complications and, consequently, mortality. The World Health Organization estimates that the number of deaths due to diabetes will double by 2030. The causes of this are the general population growth and increase in age, an unhealthy diet, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.