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The Potential Roles Of Very Low Calorie, Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diets And Very Low Carbohydrate Diets On The Gut Microbiota Composition
Very low-calorie and ketogenic diets change the balance of bacteria in your gut, which may affect how your body processes nutrients and maintains health.
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The Prevalence Of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Children And Adolescents A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis
This large research review found that fatty liver disease affects about 8% of children overall and 34% of children with obesity.
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The Quantitative Role Of The Kidneys In The In Viuo Metabolism Of Mevalonate
Research found that kidneys play a surprisingly major role in processing mevalonate, a key building block for cholesterol production in the body.
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The Role Of Palmitoleic Acid In Regulating Hepatic Gluconeogenesis Through SIRT3 In Obese Mice
Researchers found that palmitoleic acid (a fatty acid found in certain foods) helps reduce the liver's production of excess glucose in obese mice, potentially offering benefits for blood sugar control.
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The Role Of Short Chain Fatty Acids In Mediating Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet Infant Gut Microbiota Relationships And Its Therapeutic Potential In Obesity
This research explores how very low-carb ketogenic diets during pregnancy and breastfeeding might protect infants from obesity by promoting healthy gut bacteria that produce beneficial fatty acids.
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The Role Of Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet In Sympathetic Activation Through Cortisol Secretion In Male Obese Population
This study examined how a very low-calorie ketogenic diet affects stress hormones like cortisol in obese men, which is important for understanding metabolism and weight loss.
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The Serum Metabolome Identifies Biomarkers Of Dietary Acid Load In 2 Studies Of Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers identified 13 blood markers that can accurately measure dietary acid load (the balance between acid-producing foods like meat and alkaline foods like vegetables) in kidney disease patients.
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The State Of Diabetes Treatment Coverage In 55 Low Income And Middle Income Countries A Cross Sectional Study Of Nationally Representative, Individual Level Data In 680 102 Adults
A large study found that most people with diabetes in lower-income countries worldwide are not receiving the medications and care they need to manage their condition.
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Tolerance And Safety Evaluation Of N, N Dimethylglycine, A Naturally Occurring Organic Compound, As A Feed Additive In Broiler Diets
Researchers found that N,N-dimethylglycine (DMG), a natural compound involved in metabolism, improved feed efficiency in chickens without causing toxicity or harmful accumulation in tissues.
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Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis A Systemic Metabolic Disorder
Uric acid kidney stones are linked to metabolic syndrome and form mainly due to overly acidic urine, making them preventable through dietary changes and urine alkalinization.
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Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet A Potential Application In The Treatment Of Hypercortisolism Comorbidities
Researchers explored whether very low-calorie ketogenic diets could help manage health problems like diabetes and obesity that commonly occur with Cushing's syndrome.
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Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet A Potential Treatment For Binge Eating And Food Addiction Symptoms In Women. A Pilot Study
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet helped five women overcome binge eating and food addiction while losing weight and preserving muscle mass.
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Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet A Safe And Effective Tool For Weight Loss In Patients With Obesity And Mild Kidney Failure
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet safely helped people with obesity lose nearly 20% of their body weight, even in those with mild kidney problems.
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Vitamin D Promotes Skeletal Muscle Regeneration And Mitochondrial Health
Research shows that vitamin D plays a crucial role in helping muscles repair themselves after damage and keeping the cellular powerhouses (mitochondria) healthy.
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VLCKD A Real Time Safety Study In Obesity
A study of 106 people with obesity found that very low-calorie ketogenic diets are safe and effective for weight loss, with only mild, temporary side effects.
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VLCKD In Combination With Physical Exercise Preserves Skeletal Muscle Mass In Sarcopenic Obesity After Severe COVID 19 Disease A Case Report
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet combined with exercise helped a woman preserve muscle mass while losing weight after recovering from severe COVID-19.
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Weight Change And Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetes Patients During COVID 19 Pandemic The Lockdown Effect
COVID-19 lockdowns led to weight gain and worse blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, especially those taking insulin.
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Weight Loss And Health Status 3 Years After Bariatric Surgery In Adolescents
A 3-year study of 242 teenagers who had weight loss surgery found they lost an average of 27% of their body weight and saw major improvements in diabetes, kidney function, and blood pressure.
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When Sugar Reaches The Liver Phenotypes Of Patients With Diabetes And NAFLD
This research examines how different types of diabetes - not just type 2 - can lead to fatty liver disease, a connection that's often overlooked in medical care.
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β Hydroxybutyrate Deactivates Neutrophil NLRP3 Inflammasome To Relieve Gout Flares
Researchers found that beta-hydroxybutyrate, a molecule produced during ketosis, can reduce gout flare-ups by calming inflammatory immune cells.
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β Hydroxybutyrate Upregulates FGF21 Expression Through Inhibition Of Histone Deacetylases In Hepatocytes
Researchers found that beta-hydroxybutyrate (a ketone body produced during fasting or low-carb diets) increases production of FGF21, a hormone that helps improve glucose metabolism and reduce inflammation.
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β Hydroxybutyrate, A Ketone Body, Potentiates The Antioxidant Defense Via Thioredoxin 1 Upregulation In Cardiomyocytes
Scientists discovered that beta-hydroxybutyrate (a molecule made during ketosis) helps protect heart cells from damage by boosting the body's natural antioxidant defenses.
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