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Showing 1 to 20 of 69 for “"Dietary interventions"”.
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Engineering the human gut microbiome through personalized dietary interventions
… will likely require targeted therapeutic interventions aimed at modulating the abundance and metabolism of specific commensal microbial species or probiotics. A promising avenue for such interventions is through diet, where the dietary components act as substrates for the species producing …
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Calf intestinal health: assessment and dietary interventions for its improvement
… (GOS) supplementation at 3.4% of dietary dry matter caused a dramatic increase in the lactobacillus (Control: 39, GOS: 63%) and bifidobacterium (Control: 2.3, GOS: 5.6%) populations along with more developed intestinal epithelial structures. Nevertheless, greater odds (2.36, …
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Dietary interventions for reduction of prostate carcinogenesis in rodent models
… studies have supported the hypotheses that dietary intake of soy foods or tomato products is associated with a reduced risk of PCa. The efficacy of combinations of foods and bioactives for enhanced health benefits is of clinical interest, but the interactions between foods rich in bioactives …
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The role of Dietary Interventions in Broiler Intestinal Health and Immunity
… in this thesis was to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of mannan-rich natural formulations on broiler tissue morphology, mucin barrier integrity, digestive enzyme capacity, apoptotic and necroptotic cell death levels and the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Supplementation …
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Effectiveness and acceptability of two dietary interventions in African women in diaspora.
… population is primarily driven by post-migration dietary changes combined with decreased physical activity, which are characteristic of contemporary Western lifestyles. One of the means of tackling obesity is through dietary interventions and lifestyle changes. The effectiveness of a High Protein …
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Exercise and dietary interventions in a rat model of metabolic knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating chronic disease which has no cure or effective treatment. If no changes are made in prevention and treatment, osteoarthritis will continue to represent a significant economic burden to patients and society. The goal of this thesis was to determine the effects of …
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Dietary interventions and strategies to reduce sodium consumption and volume overload in hemodialysis patients
… remained a challenging problem in hemodialysis. Dietary sodium restriction is a critically important strategy for preventing volume overload, yet has not been the focus of routine clinical counseling or research interventions. This is likely because there are significant barriers to following a …
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Measuring insulin sensitivity and the effect of alternative dietary interventions and exercise on metabolic control
… measure insulin sensitivity following adequate dietary and exercise control. Acute and chronic cinnamon ingestion was shown to improve insulin sensitivity. Feeding frequency was found to alter insulin and ghrelin responses and relationships following mixed-meal ingestion. And finally, …
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The effect of complex workplace dietary interventions on employees dietary behaviours, nutrition knowledge and health status
… in which people live and work influences their dietary behaviours. Aim The focus of this thesis was on the effectiveness of complex workplace dietary interventions. The comparative effectiveness of a complex workplace environmental dietary modification intervention and an educational …
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DIETARY INTERVENTIONS TARGETING GLUCOSE METABOLISM AND HYPERINSULINEMIA: A NEW TRANSLATIONAL PERSPECTIVE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE INTERMITTENT PORPHYRIA
… of this study were to assess whether nutritional interventions may correct metabolic dysfunctions observed in AIP, possibly providing the proof-of-concept that metabolic and hepatic assessment of AIP patients, which still do not represent a routine clinical practice, may address towards a …
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The state of prisoner dietary health and the impact of dietary interventions on prisoner health, wellbeing and behaviour
… with a common limitation being lack of baseline dietary intake. Survey responses from former prisoners found that food was lacking in quality, negatively impacting wellbeing. Menu and food diary analyses demonstrated that prisoner diets were compromised, with insufficient vitamin D and excess …
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Influence of dietary interventions on the immune system: an investigation of the impact of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fermentable materials and high energy diets
Dietary interventions vary in ability to influence immune activity. Separate investigations were conducted to determine the immune impact of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fermentable materials (DFM) and high energy (HE) diets. Omega-3 fatty acid impact on bovine immunity was examined by comparing …
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Evaluation of dietary patterns influence on hepatic epigenetic gene modulation and dietary recommendations for the prevention of NAFLD to the general population
… Emphasizing the complex relationship between dietary patterns and epigenetic modifications such as DNA-methylation or miRNA expression can exert positive impact on preventing and managing metabolic disorders, including NAFLD within the 2030 SDG. This review aims to evaluate the influence of …
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METABOLICALLY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY OBESITY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: DIETARY IMPLICATIONS AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUT MICROBIOTA MODULATION
… systematic review and metanalysis on the role of dietary intervention in modulating gut microbiota, and two clinical trials (2) the DAMOCLE study and (3) the PolyMets Study, both oriented towards investigating the efficacy of bioactive compounds as complementary strategies to act on gut microbiota …
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Effects of dietary fiber components and gut microbiota products on the immune system: a focus on grape pomace as a novel source of fermentable substrates and bioactives
… microbiota, diet, host-derived metabolites and dietary interventions, utilizing in vivo and in vitro approaches. Immunomodulatory activity of the Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus R0011 secretome in combination with retinoic acid was examined using a human antigen-presenting cell (APC) model. These …
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The Biological, Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Perspectives on Aging: The Design of a Healthy Aging Program for Older Adults
… of physical activity, cognitive training, and dietary interventions to alleviate risk factors. However, holistic programs dedicated to promoting successful aging among older adults are uncommon. This review sought to promote successful aging by identifying physiological, cognitive, …
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Relationships among diet, the gastrointestinal microbiota, and mood
… improvements to mental health following dietary interventions, but there is a dearth of evidence from clinical intervention trials to support dietary interventions strategies to treat the symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. In addition to diet, the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota …
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Usual dietary intake among chronic fatigue syndrome patients
<p>The relationship between dietary intake and the pathology of CFS has been an area of intense speculation without strong research support. There may be important links between diet and symptoms such that dietary interventions may be efficacious as adjunct therapy. This study was designed to …
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Association between the gut microbiota profile, fat oxidation capacity during exercise, and leptin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: The Edugution Project
… the management of T2D, physical exercise and dietary interventions are highlighted as key strategies. While substantial evidence supports the positive effects of these interventions, more research is needed to determine which specific approaches are most effective for this population. …
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Biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in biological samples collected from recurrent airway obstruction (RAO)-affected horses and their controls
… in the use of biomarkers and the effects of dietary interventions.
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