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Food Science & Technology
Zhenzhen Deng, Ning Wu, Jing Wang, Quanbin Zhang
Summary: By extracting dietary fiber DFSJ from Saccharina japonica, significant improvements in insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in high fat diet-induced MetS mice were observed, along with a positive effect on stabilizing gut microbiota.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Li Zhou, Shan Hu, Shuang Rong, Xiaoxing Mo, Qiang Wang, Jiawei Yin, Xiaobo Peng, Xiaoqin Li, Liangkai Chen, Zhilei Shan, Guohong Liu, Taoping Sun, Liegang Liu
Summary: This study examined the association between plasma DHPPA, a biomarker of whole-grain wheat and rye intake, and MetS risk in a Chinese population. The findings revealed that individuals with higher DHPPA concentrations had lower odds of MetS, providing further evidence for the health benefits of whole grain consumption.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth A. Pletsch, Anna M. R. Hayes, Mohammad Chegeni, Bruce R. Hamaker
Summary: The study found that there were no significant differences in postprandial glycemia and gastric emptying between whole grain wheat foods and refined wheat foods. Although whole grain wheat foods provide other health benefits, they did not have lower postprandial glycemia or gastric emptying compared to their refined counterparts.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Juan Shi, Guoqing Bao, Jie Hong, Simin Wang, Yufei Chen, Shaoqian Zhao, Aibo Gao, Ru Zhang, Jingfen Hu, Wenjie Yang, Fuhua Yan, Ankang Lyu, Ruixin Liu, Bin Cui, Yuhong Chen, Jiabin Jin, Baiyong Shen, Yifei Zhang, Weiqiong Gu, Dagan Feng, Weiqing Wang, Jiqiu Wang, Xiuying Wang, Guang Ning
Summary: Texture features of VAT, extracted from CT scans and analyzed with machine learning, can predict metabolic disorders and estimate surgery-induced weight loss effects. These findings have important implications for understanding the role of visceral adipose tissue in metabolic disorders and surgical interventions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuki Komatsu, Kiyoshi Aoyama, Mamoru Yoneda, Shogo Ito, Yusuke Sano, Yumeno Kawai, Xixi Cui, Yuichiro Yamada, Nozomi Furukawa, Katsuhide Ikeda, Kohzo Nagata
Summary: The removal of interscapular brown adipose tissue (iBAT) attenuated the exacerbation of cardiac inflammation and fibrosis induced by salt loading in DS/obese rats, but did not affect the development of hypertension. Salt loading led to adipocyte hypertrophy and increased inflammation in white adipose tissue, while the conversion of iBAT to white adipose tissue-like tissue contributed to elevated levels of circulating interleukin-6, exacerbating cardiac pathology.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hongbin Guo, Jun Ding, Jieyu Liang, Yi Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis of 14 observational studies found that whole grain consumption is negatively associated with MetS, while refined grain consumption is positively associated with MetS. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the impact of diet on MetS.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Binit Sureka, Thomas George, Mahendra Kumar Garg, Mithu Banerjee, Surender Deora, Ravinder Sukhla, Akhil Goel, Pawan Kumar Garg, Taruna Yadav, Pushpinder Singh Khera
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using VFV, SFV, and VSR to detect metabolically obese normal weight individuals in the Asian Indian population. The results showed that patients with metabolic risk factors had significantly higher VFV, SFV, and VSR compared to those without risk factors. The volume of subcutaneous fat was significantly higher in females than males. The cutoff values for predicting at least one metabolic syndrome differed between males and females.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yun-A Kim, Sang Gyu Kwak, Yoon Jeong Cho
Summary: This study measured visceral fat volume using abdominal CT and determined predictive cutoff values associated with metabolic syndrome. The results showed that visceral fat volume had high predictive value for metabolic syndrome in both men and women.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guoliang Wang, Diying Zhong, Haohan Liu, Tao Yang, Qiqi Liang, Jing Wang, Runguang Zhang, Youlin Zhang
Summary: Administration of walnut meal dietary fiber (WMDF) alleviated abnormalities associated with metabolic syndrome in mice induced by high fructose diet, showing preventative effects on hepatic steatosis and vascular endothelial dysfunction. WMDF intake also increased the production of acetic acid, propionic acid and butyric acid, improving gut microbiota diversity and relative abundance of short-chain fatty acids-producing bacteria.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ashley Pruett, Fadi M. Aramouni, Scott R. Bean, Mark D. Haub
Summary: This study explores the potential role of sorghum in mitigating type 2 diabetes. The glycemic index (GI) of muffins made using sorghum flour of different particle sizes was tested and compared to other grain flours. The results show that sorghum flour with an intermediate particle size has the lowest GI, suggesting its potential as a healthy ingredient in food products.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
John D. Sluyter, Lindsay D. Plank, Elaine C. Rush
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the ability of anthropometric parameters and visceral fat mass (VFM) to predict MetS. VFM was estimated using DXA and non-anthropometric metabolic risk factors were defined using MetS criteria. The results showed that measures other than waist circumference (WC), or in combination with WC, could improve the detection of MetS risk factors.
DIABETOLOGY & METABOLIC SYNDROME
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiu Li Guo, Mei Tu, Yang Chen, Wei Wang
Summary: The study found a significant association between perirenal fat thickness and metabolic syndrome in Chinese newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, with good predictive value. Thus, perirenal fat thickness may serve as an applicable surrogate marker for metabolic syndrome in Chinese individuals newly diagnosed with T2DM.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wen Cheng, Yujie Sun, Mingcong Fan, Yan Li, Li Wang, Haifeng Qian
Summary: Wheat bran, a by-product of white flour milling rich in dietary fiber, has potential for improving human health by supplementing dietary fiber intake. This review provides information on the functions of wheat bran's dietary fiber, aiding its further development as a dietary fiber resource.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sen Ma, Zhen Wang, Huamin Liu, Li Li, Xueling Zheng, Xiaoling Tian, Binghua Sun, Xiaoxi Wang
Summary: This review discusses the effects of supplementing flour products with wheat bran dietary fiber (WBDF) on the quality of flour products. WBDF-enriched flour has a longer shelf life than whole wheat flour and can change the strength of gluten network and protein properties of the dough. Understanding the effects of WBDF on gluten protein can guide the development and production of improved flour products.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xin Liu, Keke Suo, Pei Wang, Xue Li, Limin Hao, Jiaqing Zhu, Juanjuan Yi, Qiaozhen Kang, Jinyong Huang, Jike Lu
Summary: The study found that snail enzyme modification significantly improved the oil retention capacity, glucose and cholesterol adsorption capacity, and antioxidant activity of dietary fiber extracted from wheat bran. These improvements may be attributed to structural changes caused by the modification.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2021)