Publications by authors named "Ah-Jin Jung"
Background: Pork meat is a widely consumed protein food with the potential to differentially affect health and nutritional status across social and cultural contexts.
Objectives: We evaluated the association between pork meat consumption and nutrient intake, diet quality, and biomarkers of health among older adults (age ≥ 65 years) in Korea.
Methods: Our analyses utilized dietary and health examination data from the 2016-2020 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( = 2068).
Background: The immune-enhancing effects of red Platycodon grandiflorus root extract (RPGE) has been reported in vitro and in vivo, but there are few studies on humans. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of RPGE in enhancing immune function in healthy subjects.
Subjects And Methods: An 8-week randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted at the Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effects of black rice extract (BRE) on obesity in postmenopausal women, focusing on its potential benefits given its high anthocyanin content.
- Conducted over 12 weeks, this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involved 105 participants, with significant results showing that BRE supplementation resulted in lower trunk and total fat compared to a placebo.
- The findings suggest that for postmenopausal women, BRE can be an effective supplement for reducing fat accumulation, despite no significant changes in overall weight or body measurements.