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Cinnamon Improves Insulin Resistance

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are transcriptional factors involved in the regulation of insulin resistance and adipogenesis. Cinnamon, a widely used...

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Pregnancy and Smoking: Thyroid Consequences

Context: Studies in the general population have shown lower serum thyrotropin (TSH) levels in smokers as compared to non-smokers.Aim: To...

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Hypocretins, Sleep, and Metabolism

Sleep disturbances are associated with hormonal imbalances and may result in metabolic disorders including obesity and diabetes. Therefore, circuits controlling...

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The Complex Role of TRH (Thyroid Releasing Hormone)

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) has an important role in the regulation of energy homeostasis not only through effects on thyroid function...

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Elevating TSH Predicts Leptin and Insulin Problems

Several population-based studies have shown a significant association between TSH-level and BMI (body mass index). About 30% of the rest...

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Oat Beta Glucan Helps Stabilize Blood Sugar in Diabetics

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Cereal products with low postprandial glycemic response are encouraged in the management of hyperglycemia. In this study,...

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Oat Fiber Lowers Triglycerides

This randomized, crossover study compared the effects of consuming high-fiber oat and wheat cereals on postprandial metabolic profiles in healthy...

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Oat Beta Glucan Lowers Cholesterol

BACKGROUND: Soluble fibers lower serum lipids, but are difficult to incorporate into products acceptable to consumers. We investigated the physiological...

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Arabinogalatan Boosts Digestive Competence

Larch arabinogalactan is composed of greater than 98-percent arabinogalactan, a highly branched polysaccharide consisting of a galactan backbone with side-chains...

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