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STUDY OBJECTIVES Specific Aim 1: Determine the effect of MCS during pregnancy on birth weight in GDM.
Specific Aim 2: Determine the influence of MCS on macronutrient transport and epigenetic modifications in the placenta and cord blood.
HYPOTHESIS
Aim 1: The investigators hypothesize that the
A randomized, double-blind, controlled crossover design will compare the short-term (two and four week) response to FDSP intake compared to an isocaloric control powder in overweight and obese adults. Twenty overweight or obese male or postmenopausal females (40-65 years of age) will be randomized
Introduction:
The human gastrointestinal system is populated with a variety of symbiotic microorganisms, namely microbiota. Its total weight is approximately 2 kilograms, containing trillions of microorganisms. The microbiome is the total genetic (metagenomic) data of the microbiota. In recent
Background
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. Ischemic heart disease (IHD) contributes the most to this statistic and since 1990 the global burden of IHD has increased. It is estimated that 50 000 Swedish patients are hospitalized every year due to IHD. The risk of
Being overweight and obese significantly increases the risk of developing numerous diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and certain cancers. The microbial community (microbiota) that resides within the gut play a notable role in obesity and its associated
Scientific Question: In obese, hypercholesterolemic (>169 mg/dl) 9-18 year olds and one of their parents are biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk significantly reduced after a randomized 4 week trial of a reduced fat, vegan diet, or the American Heart Association