scholarly journals Fasting: How to Guide

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1570
Author(s):  
Alda Attinà ◽  
Claudia Leggeri ◽  
Rita Paroni ◽  
Francesca Pivari ◽  
Michele Dei Cas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caloric Restriction ◽  
Epigenetic Alterations ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Health Span ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Action Mechanisms ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Fasting Protocol ◽  
Cellular Alterations

Fasting potentials are the most interesting topics in the Nutritional Era. Fasting consists of the catabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates to maintain blood glucose levels in a normal range. The action mechanisms of fasting were firstly understood in minor organisms and later in humans. Nutritional interventions of caloric restriction could attenuate age-associated epigenetic alterations and could have a protective effect against cellular alterations, promoting longevity and health span. While most fasting studies point out the weight and fat mass decreases, it is important to define specific guidelines for fasting and non-fasting days to enhance adherence, minimize the dropout rates of the interventions, and maximize body composition improvement. Although the panorama of evidence on fasting and caloric restriction is wide, there is a lack of a safe fasting protocol to guide physicians in its prescription. The main goal is to identify a how to use guide, a major posology of fasting, inserted within a huge dietetic personalized strategy leading to an optimal and healthy nutritional status.

Nutritional Interventions and Considerations for the Development of Low Calorie or Sugar Free Foods

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti Singh ◽  
Prasad Rasane ◽  
Sawinder Kaur ◽  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Kajal Dhawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Disease ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Human Population ◽  
Artificial Sweeteners ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Low Calorie ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Diet Plan

Diabetes is a globally prevalent chronic metabolic disease characterized by blood glucose levels higher than the normal levels. Sugar, a common constituent of diet, is also a major factor often responsible for elevating the glucose level in diabetic patients. However, diabetic patients are more prone to eat sweets amongst the human population. Therefore, we find a popular consumption of zero or low-calorie sweeteners, both natural and artificial. But, the uses of these sweeteners have proved to be controversial. Thus, the purpose of this review was to critically analyze and highlight the considerations needed for the development of sugar-free or low-calorie products for diabetic patients. For this purpose, various measures are taken such as avoiding sugary foods, using natural nectar, artificial sweeteners, etc. It cannot be ignored that many health hazards are associated with the overconsumption of artificial sweeteners only. These sweeteners are high-risk compounds and a properly balanced consideration needs to be given while making a diet plan for diabetic patients.

Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Fasting Blood Glucose Levels Within Normal Range

2010 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 1602-1605 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Pereg ◽  
Avishay Elis ◽  
Yoram Neuman ◽  
Morris Mosseri ◽  
Michael Lishner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Normal Point of Care Glucose Values after Birth in the Well-Baby Nursery

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (02) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Floris Levy-Khademi ◽  
Assaf Perry ◽  
Gil Klinger ◽  
Tina Herscovici ◽  
Yair Kasirer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Initial Blood

Objective Normal initial blood glucose values in healthy newborns are not well defined and are subject to controversy. Despite substantive research, there is no single initial value of glucose that can be used with certainty of safety in newborns, and thus various protocols and cutoffs have been proposed. Study Design We sought to characterize the normal values of blood glucose levels in a large cohort of neonates admitted to the well-baby nursery in Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The blood glucose levels were measured with a point of care (POC) glucometer (Accu-Chek Performa) within 180 minutes after birth. Results The study population included 3,912 newborns with a mean birth weight of 3,322 ± 439 g and a mean gestational age of 39.4 ± 1.3 weeks. Sampling was performed at a median age of 73 minutes (interquartile range [IQR], 55–92 minutes). Median glucose concentration was 58 (IQR, 51–67) mg/dL, and first, third, and fifth percentiles were 34, 39, and 41 mg/dL, respectively. Conclusion Our data describe the normal range of POC blood glucose levels in healthy neonates on admission to the nursery. Extreme low levels were rare.

Electrolytes-Enriched Hemodiafiltration Solutions for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Acute Kidney Injury: A Crossover Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noemie Besnard ◽  
Marianne Serveaux ◽  
Sonia Machado ◽  
Delphine Daubin ◽  
Vincent Brunot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Total Serum Calcium ◽  
Glucose Supplementation

Aims: To evaluate the capability of an electrolytes-enriched solution to prevent metabolic disorders during continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF). Methods: Serum biochemistry and clinical tolerance were compared during CVVHDF treatments with an electrolyte-enriched (Phoxilium) or standard solutions in 10 acute renal failure patients. Results: As compared to standard fluids, serum potassium and phosphate levels were maintained in the normal range with Phoxilium without any supplementation but total serum calcium levels were significantly lower. Bicarbonatemia was slightly higher (24-26 vs. 21.5-24.5 mmol/l, p < 0.05) with conventional solutions and was associated with a significant increased level of pH (>7.44). Despite the absence of glucose in the Phoxilium solution, blood glucose levels and glucose supplementation were similar between treatments. Clinical tolerance and efficiency of CVVHDF sessions were comparable. Conclusion: Phoxilium effectively prevented hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia during CVVHDF. It was, however, associated with a slight metabolic acidosis and hypocalcemia compared with conventional solutions.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness and Metabolic Profile among Malay Undergraduates of a Public University in Selangor Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
M. Emad ◽  
M. Kandiah ◽  
W. K. Lim ◽  
M. Y. Barakatun-Nisak ◽  
A. Rahmat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Public University ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Health Promotion Programme ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Promotion Programme ◽  
Health Related

This study investigated health-related components of physical fitness consisting of morphological fitness (body fat % or BF %; Body Mass Index or BMI; and waist circumference or WC), metabolic fitness (blood glucose, lipid profiles and haemoglobin) and aerobic capacity (VO2max). This crosssectional study involved 324 undergraduates recruited voluntarily by systematic random sampling from a public university in the city Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia. The respondents’ aerobic capacity was measured by field fitness tests and anthropometric measurements using standard protocols. The mean BMI of respondents was 22.51 ± 4.18 kg/m2, and majority of the respondents (93%) are within normal range of WC. The prevalence of underweight was 13.5% and overweight/obese was 20.2%. The blood glucose levels of respondents were within the normal range (94.4%) and about 5% of female respondents had moderate anaemia. More than 70% of the males and 25% of the females had poor VO2max levels (aerobic capacity). In summary, the present results suggest the necessity of health promotion programme focusing on physical activity and nutrition for university students.

scholarly journals Low blood glucose levels and other complications during growth hormone supplementation in sepsis

1999 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
Joel Faintuch ◽  
Renata B. A. Leme ◽  
Maria Emilia L. F. Cruz ◽  
Angela M. B. Lima ◽  
Daniel Giannella Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Heart Arrest ◽  
Tube Feeding ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Peripheral Edema ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Clinical Series ◽  
High Calorie

Blood glucose levels in the high normal range or even moderate hyperglycemia is the expected profile in septic postoperative patients receiving high-calorie enteral alimentation. The addition of growth hormone as an anabolic agent should additionally reinforce this tendency. In a cancer patient undergoing partial gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy and suffering from postoperative subphrenic abscess and prolonged sepsis, tube feeding (38.3 kcal/kg/day) and growth hormone (0.17 IU/kg/day) were simultaneously administered for 25 days. Blood glucose levels were in the lower limits of the normal range before growth hormone introduction, and continued with a similar tendency during most of the therapeutic period. Two additional complications, namely heart arrest and peripheral edema, were documented during the same period. It is concluded that sepsis was the most likely mechanism for low glucose values, and that high-calorie enteral diet and growth hormone supplementation did not prevent that result. It is uncertain whether heart arrest was due to the drug, but its association with peripheral edema is well documented in clinical series.

scholarly journals POTENSI ANTIHIPERGLIKEMIA KEFIR BERBASIS SUSU KAMBING DAN KEDELAI PADA TIKUS MODEL DM TIPE 2

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 612
Author(s):  
Alfi Muntafiah ◽  
Sunarti . ◽  
Nurliyani .
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Soy Milk ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Goat’S Milk ◽  
Goat's Milk ◽  
Dm Type 2

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. This high levels of blood glucose can lead both macro and microvascular complications. In addition to a great social impact, DM complications also determine age and quality of life of the patient. In order to prevent such complications, this research used nonpharmacological intervention with diet therapy, goat’s milk and soymilk based kefir, to restore blood glucose levels within normal range. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of goat’s milk and soy milk-based kefir on blood glucose levels rat model of DM type 2. This research was an experimental study, pre-posttest with control group design. The subjects were male Wistar rats, induced by streptozotocin-nicotinamide, treated with goat’s milk kefir, soy milk kefir and kefir combination of goat's milk and soy milk. Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) plasma examined by enzymatic photometric method. Results showed that treatment with goat’s milk kefir, soy milk kefir and kefir combination of goat’s milk - soy milk can reduce FBG levels in DM type 2 rat model. Goat’s milk kefir and combination of goat’s milk - soy milk kefir can decrease the average of FBG levels significantly (p = 0.000), and effectively restore FBG levels within normal range.

scholarly journals Nutritional Interventions: Diet Modifications, Nutritional Supplements, Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jameela Banu
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
The Individual

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is characterized by increased circulating blood glucose levels. Several therapies are available to control glucose levels. However, nutritional choices play a major role in managing diabetes. Nutritional supplements can help in reducing the side effects of medicines on the individual so, this chapter will not only discuss several nutritional choices but also available nutritional supplements to control T2DM. Keeping in mind the traditional belief that food is medicine and as therapies are often associated with deleterious side effects, this chapter will discuss alternative and herbal medicines. In addition, life style alterations with proper nutritional choices is also important and will be touched upon in this chapter.

Effects of Maternal Flaxseed Supplementation on Female Offspring of Diabetic Rats in Serum Concentration of Glucose, Insulin, and Thyroid Hormones

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Akemi Suzuki ◽  
André Manoel Correia-Santos ◽  
Gabriela Câmara Vicente ◽  
Luiz Guillermo Coca Velarde ◽  
Gilson Teles Boaventura
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
High Fat Diet ◽  
Female Offspring ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Flaxseed Flour ◽  
Maternal Consumption

Abstract. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of maternal consumption of flaxseed flour and oil on serum concentrations of glucose, insulin, and thyroid hormones of the adult female offspring of diabetic rats. Methods: Wistar rats were induced to diabetes by a high-fat diet (60%) and streptozotocin (35 mg/kg). Rats were mated and once pregnancy was confirmed, were divided into the following groups: Control Group (CG): casein-based diet; High-fat Group (HG): high-fat diet (49%); High-fat Flaxseed Group (HFG): high-fat diet supplemented with 25% flaxseed flour; High-fat Flaxseed Oil group (HOG): high-fat diet, where soya oil was replaced with flaxseed oil. After weaning, female pups (n = 6) from each group were separated, received a commercial rat diet and were sacrificed after 180 days. Serum insulin concentrations were determined by ELISA, the levels of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were determined by chemiluminescence. Results: There was a significant reduction in body weight at weaning in HG (−31%), HFG (−33%) and HOG (44%) compared to CG (p = 0.002), which became similar by the end of 180 days. Blood glucose levels were reduced in HFG (−10%, p = 0.044) when compared to CG, and there was no significant difference between groups in relation to insulin, T3, T4, and TSH after 180 days. Conclusions: Maternal severe hyperglycemia during pregnancy and lactation resulted in a microsomal offspring. Maternal consumption of flaxseed reduces blood glucose levels in adult offspring without significant effects on insulin levels and thyroid hormones.

Intraoperative Changes in Blood Glucose Levels Increase the Risk of Death in Cardiac Surgery

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Hager ◽  
E Giorni ◽  
A Felli ◽  
B Mora ◽  
M Hiesmayr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels
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