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Consuming fructose-sweetened, not glucose-sweetened, beverages increases visceral adiposity and lipids and decreases insulin sensitivity in overweight/obese humans.

Pubmed Data : J Clin Invest. 2009 May;119(5):1322-34. Epub 2009 Apr 20. PMID: 19381015
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), Dyslipidemias : CK(176) : AC(33), Fructose-Induced Toxicity : CK(138) : AC(49), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275)
Problem Substances : Fructose : CK(356) : AC(103)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor : CK(478) : AC(81)

"Early determinants of overweight at 4.5 years in a population-based longitudinal study."

Pubmed Data : Int J Obes (Lond). 2006 Apr ;30(4):610-7. PMID: 16570091
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275), Smoking : CK(577) : AC(86)

"Effect of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with myocardial infarction in 52 countries."

Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2004 Sep 11-17;364(9438):937-52. PMID: 15364185
Article Published Date : Sep 11, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), Apolipoprotein A/B ratio imbalances : CK(24) : AC(4), Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271), Myocardial Infarction : CK(2632) : AC(117), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275), Smoking : CK(577) : AC(86)

"Levothyroxine Medication is Associated with Adiposity Independent of TSH.

Pubmed Data : Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2012 May 25. Epub 2012 May 25. PMID: 22639395
Article Published Date : May 25, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Overweight : CK(2176) : AC(342)
Problem Substances : Levothyroxine : CK(92) : AC(10)

7-keto DHEA may help overweight adults increase their resting metabolic rate who have impaired energy expenditure.

Pubmed Data : Acta Neurol Scand Suppl. 1994;154:32-41. PMID: 17418559
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1994
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : 7-Keto DHEA : CK(20) : AC(2), DHEA, 7-Keto : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases : Overweight : CK(2176) : AC(342)

A 4 week PIlates program improves body mass index in young girls.

Pubmed Data : Prev Med. 2006 Mar;42(3):177-80. Epub 2005 Dec 27. PMID: 16376979
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275)
Therapeutic Actions : Pilates : CK(140) : AC(14)

A Cissus quadrangularis and Irvingia gabonensis combination is useful in the management of weight loss in overweight and obese subjects.

Pubmed Data : Free Radic Biol Med. 1996;21(4):487-93. PMID: 18377661
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1996
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Cissus quadrangularis : CK(32) : AC(4), Fiber : CK(484) : AC(70), Irvingia gabonensis : CK(33) : AC(5)
Diseases : Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275), Overweight : CK(2176) : AC(342)
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents : CK(96) : AC(26), Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies : CK(1011) : AC(268), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A combination of Magnolia and Phellodendron improves the condition of obese subjects who eat in response to stress.

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2006 Jan-Feb;12(1):50-4. PMID: 16454147
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Magnolia : CK(40) : AC(11), Phellodendron : CK(40) : AC(4)
Diseases : Cortisol: High : CK(841) : AC(60), Eating Disorders: Stress-Induced : CK(10) : AC(1), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275), Stress : CK(434) : AC(60)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A Crocus sativus L extract, reduces snacking and increases satiety in a randomized placebo-controlled study of mildly overweight, healthy women.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Res. 2010 May ;30(5):305-13. PMID: 20579522
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Saffron : CK(135) : AC(34)
Diseases : Appetite Disorders : CK(105) : AC(13), Overweight : CK(2176) : AC(342), Weight Probems: Appetite : CK(122) : AC(16)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(177) : AC(27), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A daily supplement of soy protein prevents the increase in subcutaneous and total abdominal fat in postmenopausal women.

Pubmed Data : Fertil Steril. 2007 Dec;88(6):1609-17. Epub 2007 Apr 6. PMID: 17412329
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Isoflavones : CK(627) : AC(124), Soy Protein : CK(2307) : AC(56)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53)

A fruit-enriched hypocaloric diet appears to be more effective against oxidative stress and lowering LDL cholesterol than a fruit free one.

Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2006 Jun;22(6):593-9. PMID: 16704952
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Fruit: All : CK(1836) : AC(472)
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio : CK(432) : AC(58), Lipid Peroxidation : CK(403) : AC(127), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318), Malondialdehyde Down-regulation : CK(76) : AC(21)

A green tea extract conbitrubtes to significant weight loss, decreaed body mass index and improvements in various biochemical parameters.

Pubmed Data : Altern Med Rev. 2009 Jun;14(2):154-60. PMID: 19594224
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Green Tea : CK(930) : AC(294)
Diseases : Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275)
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents : CK(96) : AC(26), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A lignan rich diet reduces body mass index, abdominal fat and insulin resistance in post-menopausal women.

Pubmed Data : Mutat Res. 2001 Sep 1;480-481:201-7. PMID: 19586570
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Lignans : CK(110) : AC(31)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221)

A low calorie diet enriched with legumes, L-arginine and selenium reduces abdominal obesity in premenopausal women.

Pubmed Data : J Res Med Sci. 2010 Nov;15(6):331-43. PMID: 21526106
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Arginine : CK(970) : AC(169), Legumes : CK(14) : AC(3), Selenium : CK(574) : AC(94)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53)

A low carbohydrate diet has the potential to reduce abdominal fat and adverse lipid changes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2011 ;4:167-74. Epub 2011 Apr 29. PMID: 21779148
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio : CK(432) : AC(58), Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness : CK(666) : AC(104), Dyslipidemias : CK(176) : AC(33)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate : CK(12) : AC(2)

A Mediterranean diet in adults with mild abdominal obesity improves serum lipids and insulin sensitivity.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Aug 17. Epub 2009 Aug 17. PMID: 19692213
Article Published Date : Aug 17, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), High Cholesterol : CK(1718) : AC(198), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil is associated with high plasma antioxidant capacity and reduced body weight gain.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 Dec;63(12):1387-93. Epub 2009 Aug 26. PMID: 19707219
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Olive : CK(401) : AC(97), Olive Oil : CK(79) : AC(14)
Diseases : Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710), Weight Problems : CK(2152) : AC(334)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean-style diet achieved by close dietetic supervision improves endothelial function in subjects with abdominal obesity.

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Aug;90(2):263-8. Epub 2009 Jun 10. PMID: 19515732
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), Endothelial Dysfunction : CK(897) : AC(173), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A MUFA-rich diet improves posprandial glucose, lipid and GLP-1 responses in insulin-resistant subjects.

Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2007 Oct;26(5):434-44. PMID: 17914131
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Monounsaturated fatty acids : CK(50) : AC(5)
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions : Glucagon Like peptide 1 (GLP-1) Up-regulation : CK(118) : AC(30), Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(563) : AC(156), Insulin Down-Regulation : CK(12) : AC(2)

A supportive diet and exercise program may be of benefit to obese patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Pubmed Data : J Clin Sleep Med. 2009 Oct 15;5(5):409-15. PMID: 19961023
Article Published Date : Oct 15, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Central Sleep Apnea : CK(105) : AC(5), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275)

A whey-protein supplement increases fat loss and spares lean muscle in obese subjects.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab (Lond). 2008;5:8. Epub 2008 Mar 27. PMID: 18371214
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Whey : CK(323) : AC(72)
Diseases : Muscle: Low Mass : CK(10) : AC(1), Obesity : CK(1849) : AC(275), Overweight : CK(2176) : AC(342)
Pharmacological Actions : Lipolytic : CK(44) : AC(15)

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