l-carnitine as a water soluble derivative of lysine has a crucial biological role in lipid metabolism. present experiment was conducted to study the effect of l-carnitine supplementation into broiler and/or breeder diets on broilers' performance, blood related factors, carcass characteristics and immune system. l-carnitine was added to the broiler breeder's diets at levels of 0, and 6...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of flaxseed consumption in improving weight loss and altering anthropometric indices in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Our hypothesis was that the high fiber and α-linolenic (ALA) contents of flaxseed would decrease weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and fat mass, so it would im...

BACKGROUND Regular exercise increases exercise self-efficacy and health-related quality of life (HRQOL); however, the mechanisms are unknown. We examined the associations of exercise adherence and physiological improvements with changes in exercise self-efficacy and HRQOL. METHODS Middle-aged adults (N = 202) were randomized to 12 months aerobic exercise (360 minutes/week) or control. Weight,...

BACKGROUND Insulin resistance is often associated with increased levels of intracellular triglycerides, diacylglycerol and decreased fat beta-oxidation. It was unknown if this relationship was present in patients with acute insulin resistance induced by trauma. METHODS A double blind placebo controlled trial was conducted in 18 children with severe burn injury. Metabolic studies to assess who...

Background. Obesity, through creating disorder in blood lipids and also, increase insulin resistance, has a main role in appearance high risk disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and various kind of cancer. Objectives. The aim of this study was to survey effect of eight weeks continuous aerobic training accompanied with green tea consumption on lipid profile of inactive obese fe...

OBJECTIVES To characterize regional body composition and insulin sensitivity differences between young adults who were normal weight with either high or low fitness determined by VO2 peak. We hypothesized that higher fitness levels would be associated with reduced visceral fat (VAT) and improved insulin sensitivity. DESIGN A cross-sectional comparison of normal weight males and females with h...

BACKGROUND Congestive heart failure depletes the myocardium of carnitine, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and taurine--substances known to influence mitochondrial function and cell calcium. We hypothesized that feeding patients a nutritional supplement that contained carnitine, CoQ10, and taurine would result in higher myocardial levels of these nutrients and improve left ventricular function. METHODS ...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between steps per day and adiposity among college women. METHODS This study was cross-sectional and included women ages 18-25. Participants wore a pedometer for 7 consecutive days. Body composition was assessed using air-displacement plethysmography. Height, weight, and waist and hip circumferences were assessed. RESULTS T...