Publications by authors named "Gita Erta"
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- * This study examined how salivary amylase activity correlates with butyrate levels in overweight women, categorizing participants based on their salivary amylase activity and diet (low-starch vs. caloric restriction).
- * Results indicated a weak but significant correlation between higher salivary amylase activity and increased butyrate levels, suggesting dietary and enzyme interactions affect butyrate production, highlighting its potential in enhancing metabolic health.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age leads to significant health risks, including adverse metabolic and reproductive outcomes. Effective dietary interventions are critical to improving health outcomes in this population. This study investigates the impact of a 12-week diet intervention on metabolic markers of adipose tissue in overweight women of reproductive age, determining whether calorie restriction or low-starch diets are more effective, while also accounting for salivary amylase activity.
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