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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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