Search Results - "de Courten, Maximilian"
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Effects of carnosine supplementation on glucose metabolism: Pilot clinical trial
Published in Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (01-05-2016)“…Objective Carnosine is a naturally present dipeptide in humans and an over‐the counter food additive. Evidence from animal studies supports the role for…”
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complex immunological and inflammatory network of adipose tissue in obesity
Published in Molecular nutrition & food research (01-01-2016)“…A number of approaches have been utilized in the prevention, management, and treatment of obesity, including, surgery, medication, diet, exercise, and overall…”
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Vitamin D supplementation increases adipokine concentrations in overweight or obese adults
Published in European journal of nutrition (01-02-2020)“…Purpose Vitamin D regulates adipokine production in vitro; however, clinical trials have been inconclusive. We conducted secondary analyses of a randomized…”
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25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with adiposity and cardiometabolic risk factors in a predominantly vitamin D-deficient and overweight/obese but otherwise healthy cohort
Published in The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology (01-10-2017)“…•25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were associated with cardiometabolic risk factors including adiposity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, and inflammation in…”
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Effect of vitamin D supplementation on inflammation and nuclear factor kappa-B activity in overweight/obese adults: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Published in Scientific reports (09-11-2017)“…In-vitro studies suggest that vitamin D reduces inflammation by inhibiting nuclear factor kappa-B (NFκB) activity. Yet, no trials have examined the effects of…”
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Diet low in advanced glycation end products increases insulin sensitivity in healthy overweight individuals: a double-blind, randomized, crossover trial
Published in The American journal of clinical nutrition (01-06-2016)“…The consumption of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) has increased because of modern food processing and has been linked to the development of type 2…”
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Vitamin D and symptoms of depression in overweight or obese adults: A cross-sectional study and randomized placebo-controlled trial
Published in The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology (01-03-2018)“…•Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations were not related to depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI]) in young adults.•Vitamin D…”
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Poor glycemic control, cardiovascular disease risk factors and their clustering among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study from Nepal
Published in PloS one (25-07-2022)“…Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). To prevent morbidity and mortality among patients with type…”
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Country actions to meet UN commitments on non-communicable diseases: a stepwise approach
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (16-02-2013)“…Summary Strong leadership from heads of state is needed to meet national commitments to the UN political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and to…”
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Effect of dietary advanced glycation end products on inflammation and cardiovascular risks in healthy overweight adults: a randomised crossover trial
Published in Scientific reports (23-06-2017)“…Diets high in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are thought to be detrimental to cardiovascular health. However, there remains uncertainty about the…”
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Muscle Carnosine Is Associated with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Humans
Published in PloS one (06-10-2015)“…Carnosine is a naturally present dipeptide abundant in skeletal muscle and an over-the counter food additive. Animal data suggest a role of carnosine…”
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Vitamin D supplementation improves waist-to-hip ratio and fasting blood glucose in vitamin D deficient, overweight or obese Asians: A pilot secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial
Published in The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology (01-02-2019)“…•We previously reported no effects of vitamin D supplements in overweight/obesity.•In a subset of Asians, vitamin D improved waist-hip ratio and fasting…”
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Carnosine Supplementation Improves Serum Resistin Concentrations in Overweight or Obese Otherwise Healthy Adults: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Published in Nutrients (07-09-2018)“…Adipokines play an important role in the regulation of glucose metabolism. We have previously shown that carnosine supplementation in overweight or obese…”
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Higher glomerular filtration rate is related to insulin resistance but not to obesity in a predominantly obese non-diabetic cohort
Published in Scientific reports (03-04-2017)“…Glomerular hyperfiltration has been associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and systolic blood pressure (SBP). However, previous studies are limited by…”
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Targeted reduction of advanced glycation improves renal function in obesity
Published in Kidney international (01-07-2011)“…Obesity is highly prevalent in Western populations and is considered a risk factor for the development of renal impairment. Interventions that reduce the…”
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Vitamin D supplementation may improve back pain disability in vitamin D deficient and overweight or obese adults
Published in The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology (01-01-2019)“…•This trial investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on back pain.•Vitamin D in severely deficient, overweight/obese adults reduced back pain…”
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Carnosine supplementation reduces plasma soluble transferrin receptor in healthy overweight or obese individuals: a pilot randomised trial
Published in Amino acids (01-01-2019)“…Abnormalities of iron homeostasis have been linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Carnosine, an over-the-counter food…”
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Shared Medical Appointments May Be Effective for Improving Clinical and Behavioral Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review
Published in Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) (04-10-2017)“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex chronic disease affecting over 400 million people worldwide. Managing T2DM and its associated complications in…”
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Effect of carnosine supplementation on the plasma lipidome in overweight and obese adults: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Published in Scientific reports (12-12-2017)“…Carnosine has been shown to reduce oxidation and glycation of low density lipoprotein hence improving dyslipidaemia in rodents. The effect of carnosine on…”
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Vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in overweight adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Published in Current controlled trials in cardiovascular medicine (07-08-2015)“…Despite Australia's sunny climate, low vitamin D levels are increasingly prevalent. Sun exposure is limited by long working hours, an increase in time spent…”
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