Globally, the metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) holds the position as the most widespread chronic liver condition. Berberine (BBR) shows promise as a natural compound for managing obesity, hepatic steatosis, and metabolic disorders. The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of BBR in addressing factors linked to MAFLD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaspin, a molecule produced in visceral adipose tissue, seems to participate in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders. The study aimed to determine the association of vaspin concentration with metabolic disorders in obese individuals. Forty obese patients and twenty normal-weight subjects underwent biochemical (fasting glucose, insulin, lipid profile, interleukin-6, hs-CRP, vaspin concentration), blood pressure, and anthropometric measurements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe incidence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has been rapidly increasing during the last decade. It is a relevant health problem that affects 25% of the general population. NAFLD involves an extensive array of clinical conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients which have the most substantial influence on glycemic response. The cooling of rice after cooking causes retrogradation of starch, which becomes a non-absorbable product in the human digestive tract.
Aim Of The Study: This study aimed to assess whether cooling of rice affects postprandial glycemia in subjects with type 1 diabetes.