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Obesity - 5-hydroxy-tryptophan - 30375 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP) 750 mg/d reduced carbohydrate intake and cravings in non-insulin dependent diabetics. [Intern J Obesity, 1998; 22:628-654. 30375 (1998)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obesity - adiposity, beta-carotene, insulin resistance, juice plus+ - 49085 Juice Plus+® at 2 active capsules per day, which provided approximately 3.75 mg of beta-carotene, 117 mg of vitamin C, 22.5 IU of vitamin E, 210 mcg of folate, 30 mg of calcium, and 21 kJ per day, was given in capsule or powdered form with meals, with at least 5 grams of fat to obese pre-pubertal boys (6-10 years of age) and resulted in a 300% increase in beta-carotene, improved insulin sensitivity and reduced abdominal adiposity within 6 months. [J Pediatr, 2012 Feb 28; [Epub ahead of print]. 49085 (4/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Catechins 690 mg in 1 bottle/d oolong tea (from green tea extract). [Am J Clin Nutr, 2005;81:122-129. 42642 (04/2005)] Summary Interview |
Obesity - electroacupuncture - 43671 / 43781 Electroacupuncture reduced 2.3% of waist circumference and 1.7 kg weight loss after six weeks of treatment. [J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2005 Jun;14 (5):434-40. 43671/43781 (10/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Exercising more than 200 minutes per week intermittently throughout the day; at one setting throughout the day; and/or providing home exercise equipment (treadmill) led to successful weight loss. [ JAMA October 27, 1999;282(16):1554-1560. 33427 (2000)] Summary Interview |
| Flaxseed powder 30 g per day in bread helped reduce central obesity. [Am J Clin Nutr 2009;90:288-97. 47387 (7/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obesity - growth hormone - 43131 Growth hormone 0.13 mg/d x 2 weeks; increased to 0.27 mg/d x 2 weeks; 0.4 mg/day after 4 weeks; 0.53 mg/day after 5 weeks; and after 6 weeks to the target dose of 0.67 mg/day. The dose was reduced by half in the event of fluid-related side effects. The target daily dose of approximately 0.6 mg/day is in agreement with the physiological GH production in middle-aged women (IU = 3 x mg dose). [J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005;90:1466-1474. 43131 (6/2005)] Summary Interview |
Obesity - interval walking - 49462 Interval walking for 60 minutes, 5 days per week in type 2 diabetics, defined as alternating between 3 minutes of high speed walking and 3-minutes of low speed walking (high speed walking is the equivalent of the fastest speed you can possibly walk without breaking into a jog), showed statistically-significant improvements in body weight, abdominal visceral adiposity, VO2 peak, LDL-cholesterol, fasting insulin, and CGM glucose. The continuous walking group showed no improvement, but had no decline in the above parameters. The control group showed a decline in the above parameters. Summary – Interview - PubMed - [Diabetes Care, 2012 Sept 21; [Epub ahead of print]. 49462 (2/20013)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obesity - lychee, oligonol® - 47559 Oligonol®, a polyphenol extracted from Lychee, given at dose of two 50 mg capsules two times per day after breakfast and dinner. [Journal of Functional Foods, 2009 [published ahead of print]. 47559 (12/2009)] Summary Interview |
Obesity - oligofructose - 47273 Oligofructose (pre-biotic) 7 gms t.i.d. in water or beverage 30 minutes before meals. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2009; 89(6): 1751- 9. 47273 (7/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obesity - restaurant food - 33864 Restaurant food - people who consumed food from restaurants more often were fatter and conversely, people who consumed food from restaurants less often were leaner; people who ate restaurant food more often consumed a greater amount of calories per kg body weight, more total fat, saturated fat and less fiber than those who ate restaurant food less often. [Obesity Res, Nov 1999;7(6):564-571. 33864 (2000)] Summary Interview |
| Serotonin production increases via tryptophan increase in the brain leads to satiety, in particular leading to a reduction in carbohydrate intake. [Intern J Obesity, 1998; 22:628-654. 30375 (1998)] Summary Interview |
| Soft drink (sugar-sweetened beverages) consumption reduction reduced obesity rates in school children. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2006 Aug;84(2):274-88. 46201 (11/2006)] Summary Interview |
Obesity - sugar-sweetened beverage - 46201 Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is a risk factor for childhood obesity. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2006 Aug;84(2):274-88. 46201 (11/2006)] Summary Interview |
Obesity - television watching - 29568 Television watching (4 or more hours per day) in children increases risk of obesity. [JAMA, March 25, 1998; 279 (12):938-942. 29568 (1998)] Interview |
| Whole grain consumption was inversely correlated with weight gain. If men increased their intake of whole grains by 40 grams per day (amount in 1 cup brown rice), they would gain 1 kg LESS weight than their counterparts over time. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2004;80:1237-1245. 42315 (01/2005)] Summary Interview |
Obsessive Complusive Disorder - micronutrients - 47325 Micronutrient combination 5 capsules t.i.d. with meals (EMPowerplus) - broad spectrum, moderate dose multivitamin and mineral supplement with a proprietary blend containing the following compounds - DL-phenylalanine, glutamine, citrus bioflavonoids, grape seed extract, choline bitartrate, inositol, ginkgo biloba, methionine, germanium sesquioxide, boron, vanadium and nickel). [J Anxiety Disord, 2009;23(6):836-40. 47325 (10/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - inositol - 23703 Inositol 6-12 gm/d of oral powder mixed in juice. [Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 1995;31:167-175. 23703 (1995)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - methylcobalamin, vitamin b12 - 50007 Methylcobalamin, the neurologically active form of vitamin B12, I.M. at 100 to 1000 mcg every day or every other day, for 1-2 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 100 to 1000 mcg every 1-3 months diminished feet pain and OCD symptoms. [Gen Hosp Psychiatry, 2012 Jan 6. [Epub ahead of print] 50007 (2/2012)] Interview PubMed |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - n–acetylcysteine - 44257 N–Acetylcysteine 600 mg to 3 gms /d. [Psychopharmacology (Berl), 2006; 184 (2): 254-6. 44257 (7/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome - antioxidants - 47736 Vitamin C 100 mg b.i.d. and vitamin E 400 IU b.i.d. in the morning and evening after meals. [Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci, 2009;51(4):217-24. 47736 (3/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Aquamin ™, derived from a red algae (seaweed) rich in calcium, magnesium and other minerals at 800 mg taken with a glass of water t.i.d. (knee osteoarthritis). [Nutr J, 2008; 7(1): 9. 46081 (5/2008)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - chondroitin sulfate - 48869 Chondroitin sulfate 800 mg in the morning (finger osteoarthritis). [Arthritis & Rheumatism, 2011 Sep 6 [Epub ahead of print], (DOI: 10.1002/art.30574) 48869] Summary Interview PubMed |
Osteoarthritis - Chondroitin sulphate Chondroitin sulphate 800 mg/d (knee osteoarthritis). [Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 1998;6(Suppl. A):39-46. 30680 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Chondroitin sulphate - 2 Chondroitin sulphate 800 mg/d (knee osteoarthritis). [Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 1998;6(Suppl. A);3-36. 30678 (1998)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - chondroitin, glucosamine, guava, MSM, vitamim d3 - 49360 Glucosamine HCL Combination Product - 7 capsules per day of a combination product containing daily doses of 1200 mg of glucosamine HCL (from chitin of fungal cells); 60 mg of chondroitin sulfate; 300 mg of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM); 105 mg of guava leaf extract (GLE); and 5.6 ug of vitamin D3 resulted in less pain and better knee function, and, blood levels of C2C and HA showed a downward trend during the intervention. [Exp Ther Med, 2011 Sep; 2(5):893-899. 49360 (12/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Curcumin. [Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2005;45(3):145-64. 43586 (9/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Folic acid 6400 mcg/d and cobalamin 20 mcg/d in a combined capsule. [J Am Coll Nutrition, 1994;13(4):351-356. 21184 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, Shark cartilage Glucosamine sulfate (3.0 mg/g), chondroitin sulfate (7.2 mg/g), and shark cartilage (14 mg/g), of which 10-30% is chondroitin sulfate, along with camphor (32 mg/g) and peppermint oil (9 mg/g) cream. [J Rheumatol 2003;30:523-528. 41350 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Glucosamine sulphate Glucosamine sulphate 1500 mg in a single dose. [Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2008;16(2):254-60. 46099 (5/2008)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Glucosamine sulphate - 2 Glucosamine sulphate 1500 mg in a single dose. [Am J Med, 2004;117:643-649. 42287 (12/2004)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Glucosamine sulphate - 3 Glucosamine sulphate 1500 mg in a single dose. [The Lancet, 2001;357:251-256. 36887 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Glycosaminoglycan polysulfuric acid Glycosaminoglycan polysulfuric acid (GAGPS) - 2 series of 5 intra-articular injections at 1 week intervals of 25 mg (.5 ml) of GAGPS into the knee. [Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 1995;3:15-23. 22891 (1995)] Summary Interview |
Osteoarthritis - Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid - 80 mg/d of the extract of chicken combs (60% hyaluronic acid) benefits knee osteoarthrititis. [Nutr J, 2008;7:3. 46603 (10/2008)] Summary Interview |
| Niacinamide 500 mg six times per day. [Inflammation Research, 1996;45:330-334. 25484 (2000)] Summary Interview |
| Pycnogenol™ 50 mg per tablet taken twice a day, after breakfast and after dinner. [Redox Rep, 2008; 13(6): 271-6. 46883 (3/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Rose-hip (Rosa-canina) powder 5 gm/d. [Scand J Rheumatol. 2005 Jul-Aug;34 (4):302-8. 44001 (11/2005)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Calcium Calcium 1000 mg/d (carbonate or citrate malate) and/or dairy products and gonadal hormones (testosterone - male, estrogen - female). [Am J Clin Nutr, 1994;60:831-6. 21448 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Essentially fatty acids Essentially fatty acids - eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA from fish oil) and gamma linolenic acid (GLA from evening primrose oil) combination 4 to 10 gm/d. [Nutrition, 2000;16:386-390. 35522 (2000)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Genistein Genistein 54 mg/d in divided doses irregardless of meals increased BMD at 24 months. [Ann Intern Med, 2007; 146(12): 839-47. 45456 (9/2008)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Melatonin Melatonin may have benefit. [Developmental Medicine Child Neurology, 2004; 46:776-782. 42513 (02/2005)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Premature graying Premature graying subjects were 4½ times more likely to have osteoporosis. [J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 1994;79(3):854-857. 21006 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Sodium Sodium - reducing the average sodium intake to levels of 70 mmol/d lowers urinary calcium excretion and cuts the dietary calcium requirements and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. [Am J Clin Nutr, 1996;63:735-40. 24770 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Tai Chi Tai Chi 45 min/day, 5 d/week for 12 months. [Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2004; 85: 717-22. 41745 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Vitamin D2 Vitamin D2 125-250 ug/day (5,000 IU-10,000 IU/day) > 50% achieved adequate 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels. [Eur J Clin Nutr, 2006 May;60(5):681-7. 44369/44964 (8/2006)] Summary Interview |
Osteoporosis (see bone loss) - Vitamin K2 Vitamin K2 45 mg/d sustained vertebral BMD and reduced new fractures. [J Bone Mineral Res, 2000;15:515-521. 35612 (2000)] Summary Interview |
Otitis Media - Antibiotic treatment Antibiotic treatment evidence is lacking: 80% will resolve without antibiotics. Dutch protocol - children ages two and above are treated with pain relieving medications and observation for a period of three days. If no improvement antimicrobials may be given or observation is continued. Same treatment for children under age two with the exception of a mandatory contact with patient by either a visit or telephone after 24 hours. [British Medical Journal, July 12, 1997;315:98-102. 28177 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Otitis Media - Elimination diet Food elimination diet of cows milk, wheat, egg white, peanut, soy, orange, tomato, chicken and apple. [Ann Allergy, September 1994;73:215-219. 20995 (1996)] Summary Interview |
| Food allergy a cause of. [Ann Allergy, September 1994;73:215-219. 20995 (1996)] Summary Interview |
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