Effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid on gene expression of the critical enzymes involved in homocysteine metabolism

Background  

Previous studies showed that plasma n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) was negatively associated with plasma homocysteine (Hcy).     

Does creatine supplementation improve the plasma lipid profile in healthy male subjects undergoing aerobic training?

   

We aimed to investigate the effects of creatine (Cr) supplementation on the plasma lipid profile in sedentary male subjects undergoing aerobic training.     

Dietary and physical activity adaptations to alternate day modified fasting: implications for optimal weight loss

Background  

Alternate day modified fasting (ADMF) is an effective strategy for weight loss in obese adults.     

Validity and reproducibility of an interviewer-administered food frequency questionnaire for healthy French-Canadian men and women

Objective  

To evaluate the validity (study 1) and the reproducibility (study 2) of an interviewer-administered food frequency questionnaire (FFQ).     

A natural seaweed derived mineral supplement (Aquamin F) for knee osteoarthritis: A randomised, placebo controlled pilot study

Background  

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a slowly destructive process that may be influenced by a nutritional mineral balance in the body.     

Associations between diet and disease activity in ulcerative colitis patients using a novel method of data analysis

Background  

The relapsing nature and varying geographical prevalence of ulcerative colitis (UC) implicates environmental factors such as diet in its aetiology.     

Zinc and vitamin A supplementation fails to reduce sputum conversion time in severely malnourished pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Indonesia

Background  

A previous study showed that combination of zinc and vitamin A reduced sputum conversion time in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients.     

Acute effects of ingesting a commercial thermogenic drink on changes in energy expenditure and markers of lipolysis

Background  

To determine the acute effects of ingesting a thermogenic drink (Celsius, Delray Beach, FL) (TD) on changes in metabolism and lipolysis.     

The effects of short-term alpha-ketoisocaproic acid supplementation on exercise performance: a randomized controlled trial

Background  

This study examined the efficacy of short-term alpha-ketoisocaproic acid (KIC) monotherapy supplementation immediately prior to moderate- and high-intensity single bout exercise performance.     

The role of the carotenoids,lutein and zeaxanthin,in protecting against age-related macular degeneration: A review based on controversial evidence

Purpose  

A review of the role of the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, and their function in altering the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).     

Dental Zirconia Adhesion with Silicon Compounds Using Some Experimental and Conventional Surface Conditioning Methods

Background  

Clinically, in dental practice the durability of zirconia adhesion is the key to successful long-term all-ceramic structures, e.g. fixed partial dentures (FPDs).     

Glycine propionyl-L-carnitine increases plasma nitrate/nitrite in resistance trained men

   

We have recently demonstrated that oral intake of glycine propionyl-L-carnitine (GPLC) increases plasma nitrate/nitrite (NOx), a surrogate measure of nitric oxide production. However, these findings were observed at rest, and in previously sedentary subjects.     

Synthesis and Optimization of Ethylene Trimerization Using [Bis-(2-dodecylsulfanyl-ethyl)-amine]CrCl<Subscript>3</Subscript> Catalyst

Abstract  

The bis-(2-dodecylsulfanyl-ethyl)-amine (SNS) ligand was prepared in good yield and high purity using inexpensive reagents and reacted with CrCl₃(THF)₃ at room temperature to give the corresponding SNS/CrCl₃ catalyst in high yield. An ethylene trimerization reaction at 90 °C and 23 bar ethylene, using the SNS/CrCl₃ complex activated by 700 equivalents of MAO, afforded 99.97% 1-C6. Only 0.10% PE was produced and the catalyst activity was 159283 g/g Cr/h.     

The effect of drinking milk containing conjugated linoleic acid on fecal microbiological profile,enzymatic activity,and fecal characteristics in humans

Background  

The primary objective was to determine whether consumption of conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) affected the fecal microbiota composition, fecal enzyme activity or fecal composition.     

Soy foods have low glycemic and insulin response indices in normal weight subjects

Background  

Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) may provide a variety of health benefits. The objective of the present study was to measure the GI and insulin index (II) of select soy foods.     

The safety of PolyGlycopleX? (PGX?) as shown in a 90-day rodent feeding study

Background  

This study was designed to evaluate the safety of PolyGlycopleX^? (PGX^?), a novel viscous dietary polysaccharide (fiber), when administered to Sprague Dawley^? rats in the diet for 90 days.     

Developmental variations in plasma leptin,leptin soluble receptor and their molar ratio in healthy infants

Background  

Leptin and its soluble receptor (sOB-R) are important to regulation of body composition but there are no data on the developmental variations in these plasma variables and their relationship with body composition measurements,     

Four-week short chain fructo-oligosaccharides ingestion leads to increasing fecal bifidobacteria and cholesterol excretion in healthy elderly volunteers

Background  

Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) are increasingly used in human diet for their prebiotic properties. We aimed at investigating the effects of scFOS ingestion on the colonic microflora and oro-fecal transit time in elderly healthy humans.     

A natural mineral supplement provides relief from knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Background  

This small, pilot study evaluated the impact of treatment with a natural multi-mineral supplement from seaweed (Aquamin) on walking distance, pain and joint mobility in subjects with moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee.     

Highly Efficient Oxidation of Toluene to Benzoic Acid Catalyzed by Manganese Dioxide and <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-Hydroxyphthalimide

Abstract  

Benzoic acid could be efficiently prepared from aerobic oxidation of toluene using manganese dioxide (MnO₂) and N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) as catalysts. The conditions of oxidation, including temperature, amount of catalyst, dioxygen pressure and reaction time, were studied in details. Thus 94.4% conversion of toluene and 98.4% selectivity of benzoic acid could be obtained at 110 °C under 0.3 MPa for 3 h in the presence of 10 mol% NHPI and 4 mol% MnO₂.