Essays about: "Cardiovascular and metabolic disease"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
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1. Effect of Oat Bio-actives on Cardiometabolic Related Variables in Humans
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Consumers are becoming interested in oats as a healthy food. Several studies have investigated the impact of oats components on human metabolism. READ MORE
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2. Gut microbiota and its importance in the development of obesity and insulin resistance
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Obesity and insulin resistance are significant predisposing causes of co-existing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders, and several types of cancer. Global obesity prevalence continues to accelerate and now affects a high number of people. READ MORE
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3. Examination of Nopal Cactus Cladodes and its Effect on Postprandial Glycemic Regualtion through a Pilot Meal study on Healthy Volunteers
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactus plant rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. It can be considered as a functional food, and some of its extracted components can be added as functional ingredients to improve postprandial glycemic regulation. READ MORE
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4. Nanoscale detection of insulin granule sub-structures using dSTORM imaging
University essay from Lunds universitet/Atomfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionenAbstract : Diabetes mellitus is a global disease, mainly caused by insufficient insulin secre- tion from pancreatic islet β-cells. Insulin is stored in the granules of islet β-cells and released in response to extracellular stimuli e.g. glucose. READ MORE
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5. Water Insoluble Fraction of Nopal (Opuntia ficus) Cladodes Beneficially Affects Postprandial Appetite-related Variables, while the Soluble Fraction Has No Effect: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Introduction: The world has witnessed a global trend of increasing obesity, which is directly linked to non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). The epidemic of obesity is largely associated with consumption of high calorie diets and low physical activity. READ MORE