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Factors associated to serum paraoxonase 1 activity in patients with cardiovascular disease

ABSTRACT Objectives: Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is an enzyme that has antioxidant potential, which confers a protective effect against the atherosclerotic process. However, studies associating genetics, dietary patterns and PON1 activity in individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are scarce. Thus, the a...

Marein regulates insulin resistance in diabetic nephropathy mice by inducing autophagy

Int. j. morphol; 39 (6), 2021
SUMMARY: Marein is the main active substance of Coreopsis tinctoria nutt. It not only has anti-oxidation and anti-tumor effects, but also can lower blood lipid, prevent high blood glucose, improve insulin resistance, inhibit gluconeogenesis and promote glycogen synthesis. However, the exact mechanism of ...

Metabolic syndrome components relationship with lipid indices and anthropometric parameters in rural workers: exploratory factor analysis

Background and Objectives: The search for simple and rapid screening indicators for metabolic syndrome (MS) is important due to its high frequency in the adult population. And this aspect is little explored in the rural Brazilian population. The objective of this study was to verify the relationship of M...

Effects of Low-to-Moderate Doses of Anabolic Steroids on Lipid Profile and Muscle Hypertrophy in Resistance Training Practitioners: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background: The use of androgenic anabolic steroids (AAS) is prevalent among young bodybuilders, motivated by aesthetic results. Although the medical community condemns this practice for its potential deleterious effect, we must recognize the need for more scientific research on the likelihood ...

Sorghum, germinated millet and chia cookies: development, chemical composition and sensory analysis

Arch. latinoam. nutr; 71 (3), 2021
The objective of this work was to develop cookies using sorghum, germinated millet and chia flours. Four formulations (F) were used: F-sorghum (100% sorghum flour); F-Sorghum + chia (50% sorghum flour and 50% chia flour), F-millet (100% millet flour) and F-millet + chia (50% millet flour and 50% chia flo...

Improvement of cardiovascular function health level by regular sports

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 27 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Introduction Regular physical activity helps improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular skills. How to evaluate the nervous tension of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels through sports is a hot topic. Objective The paper discusses the influence of regular participation in sports ...

Niveles séricos de interleucina-6 en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 y su correlación con el perfil lipídico

La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad metabólica caracterizada por hiperglucemia, a consecuencia de defectos en la producción, secreción y/o acción de la insulina, produciendo alteraciones en el metabolismo de los hidratos de carbono, lípidos y proteínas; asociado a un proceso inflamatorio crónic...

Efecto de un producto natural a base de Amaranto, Quinua y Tarwi sobre el perfil Lipídico en pacientes con obesidad y diabetes Mellitus tipo 2

Con-ciencia (La Paz); 9 (1), 2021
INTRODUCCIÓN: la obesidad es una enfermedad crónica que conlleva a la aparición de enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Pacientes con sobrepeso, obesidad o DM2 presentan generalmente un perfil lipídico con niveles sanguíneos elevados de colesterol, triglicéridos, LDL (lip...

Relación entre parámetros cardiovasculares y el Índice de Masa Corporal en mujeres perimenopáusicas

Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) son la causa de muerte más frecuente en las mujeres en todo el mundo. La deficiencia de estrógenos debido a la menopausia se asocia con un mayor riesgo a padecer esta patología.Objetivo: Analizar los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en mujeres pe...