BACKGROUND Low-carbohydrate, high-animal protein diets, which are advocated for weight loss, may not promote the desired reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration. The effect of exchanging the animal proteins and fats for those of vegetable origin has not been tested. Our objective was to determine the effect on weight loss and LDL-C concentration of a low-carbohydr...

this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of supplementing diets of milking cows monensin supplementation alone or in combination with methafix (a commercial product containing malate and fumarate) on nutrient digestibility, milk production and composition and milk fatty acids profile. using four multiparous holstein milking cows (657± 12 kg of live weight; 133 ± 41days in milk) in a lati...

Objective 1. Identify diet formulations to improve reproductive performance (egg biochemical composition, fecundity, egg and fry quality) of catfish and determine associated effects on production costs. a. Manipulate dietary protein concentration and lipid sources and assess reproductive performance and diet effects on production costs (Tank Trial 1). b. Refine dietary protein and lipid sources...

Objective: It’s recommended to use equations such as Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) and Chronic Kidney Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) by using creatinine level estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Here, we aimed compare serum cystatin-C (Cys-C) Cys-C based with patients chronic kidney disease (CKD) nephrotic syndrome (NS).

iron deficiency is the most common form of malnutrition in developing countries. iron containing supplements have been used effectively to solve this problem. in children, because of teeth staining after taking iron drops, parents have the idea that iron drops are the cause of tooth decay; therefore, they limit this vital supplement in their children's diet. hereby, we evaluate the histologic e...

Objectives: Cow urine ark (CUA), known as “Amrita” as mentioned in Ayurveda, contains‎ anti-hyperglycemic and antioxidant effects. Therefore, we designed the present study to evaluate the lipid ‎lowering activity of CUA and its possible implication in metabolic syndrome.‎ Materials and Methods: Thirty guinea pigs of either sex were divided into five groups: Group 1 and 2 serving as a vehicle ‎a...

The current study was conducted to evaluate effects of sequential or wet feeding programs subsequent to and early meal feeding regime on performance, carcass characteristics and humoral immunity in broiler chicks. 192 Ross 308 chicks (seven-day old) were allocated to four treatments at four replicates (12 chicks per plot) based on a Completely Randomized Design. Treatments were included: contro...

background: obesity and metabolic syndrome are serious public health problems. it is suggested that high calcium diet can improve lipid profile, blood pressure and insulin resistance. methods: in this clinical trial, 75 healthy overweight or obese premenopausal women were randomly allocated to one of the following dietary regimens for 8 weeks: 1) a control diet 2) a calcium-supplemented diet co...