background: diabetes mellitus (dm) is closely associated with reduction of antioxidant defense system. in the present study, we investigated the antioxidant effect of quercetin supplementation on the glycemic control, lipid profile and oxidative stress indices in patients with type 2diabetes. methods: forty seven patients with type 2 diabetes, aged 30-60 years old, were randomly assigned to sup...

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the quality characteristics, chemical composition lipid profile lamb meat from Italian (Biellese Sambucana) German (Texel-Merino-Blackhead-Charollais [TMBC]) breeds reared in extensive semi-extensive production systems. Meat samples 89 animals were analysed. lambs semi-intensively Biellese, extensively Sambucana TMBC produced lean meat, with sli...

The effects of an aqueous extract of the leaves of Sansevieria senegambica on daily weight gain, lipid profile and atherogenic indices of rats fed egg yolk supplemented diet was studied. The control group was given normal feed while the other three groups received 50 g egg yolk/kg feed. The extract was orally administered daily at 150 and 200 mg/kg body weight; while the test control and contro...

Sea bass is a fish widely produced, consumed and appreciated in Italy. Its intensive rearing system provides the consumption of valuable to wider population. Thanks use an appropriate feed, it possible obtain reared sea which are richer total lipid with majority presence polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as n-3 n-6 series. In this study, 75 specimens European coming from three different origins...

The role of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a potential independent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor has recently gained considerable attention because CVD is the common cause of death in NAFLD patients. We aimed to estimate the effects of vitamin D supplementation alone or in combination with calcium on atherogenic indices, liver function tests and grade of disease in pati...

The role of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a potential independent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor has recently gained considerable attention because CVD is the common cause of death in NAFLD patients. We aimed to estimate the effects of vitamin D supplementation alone or in combination with calcium on atherogenic indices, liver function tests and grade of disease in pati...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association of abdominal fat thickness with obesity-associated metabolic risk factors. A total of 186 men and 350 women aged 30-78, who were voluntary participants in a community-based health screening program, were examined for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and WC-stature ratio (WCSR). Using the ultrasonographic method, the maximu...

We investigated lipid profiles and lipoprotein modification after immuno-intervention in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA). Fifty-eight patients with ERA who met the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were included in the study. These patients had disease durations of less than one year and had not had prior treatment for it. Smokers or patients suffering from diabetes...

BACKGROUND The literature reports that the health benefits of vegetable oil can be deteriorated by repeated heating, which leads to lipid oxidation and the formation of free radicals. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is emerging as a functional food oil and its health benefits are attributed to its potent polyphenolic compounds. We investigated the beneficial effect of VCO supplementation on lipid prof...

Objective: This study was done to explore the relationship between components of metabolic syndrome and smoking. Materials and Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study in Ahvaz, south west of Iran, the gathering data sheet was completed. Body mass index, abdominal and waist circumference, Fasting Blood sugar, Triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL levels, systolic and diastolic ...