Nutrition
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The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of intermittent fasting (IF) on the regulation of skeletal muscle protein metabolism in response to nutrient supplementation during fasting. ⋯ Our findings suggest that adaptation to IF regulates protein synthesis and breakdown, leading to the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass while reducing body fat.
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We explored the relationship of dietary intake of fatty acids with chronic kidney disease (CKD) according to glycemic status in Japanese people. ⋯ Low dietary omega-3 intake and high omega-6-to-omega-3 ratio were associated with CKD in middle-aged and older Japanese people with diabetes but not in those without diabetes. These results may provide insight into the more tailored approaches for dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids to prevent CKD.
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Conventional diagnostic criteria for cachexia are based on Western studies. The aim of this study was to investigate trends in body mass index (BMI) and the rate of weight change associated with adverse outcomes in Asian patients with advanced cancer. ⋯ Low BMI, a large degree of weight change, or a combination of both, predicted death in Asian patients with advanced cancer.
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The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of green coffee bioactives in ameliorating the effects of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity through in vitro and in vivo assessments. ⋯ GCE exhibits promising results in suppressing the consequences associated with HFD-induced obesity. It has the potential to be incorporated into food products benefiting consumer health and food industries.
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Meal timing is a major risk factor for metabolic disease. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between dinner timing and glucose metabolism in the rural Chinese population. ⋯ A significant association between dinner timing and glucose metabolism was observed in the rural Chinese population. Delayed dinner timing may be associated with lower fasting insulin. The negative effect of dinner timing on FINS and HOMA-IR was diminished with age.