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Direct infusion of lipids into different parts of the human small intestine has demonstrated to decrease food intake and subjective appetite feelings, to increase production of the satiety hormones glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), and cholecystokinin (CCK), and diminishes
Alginate is an extract of brown seaweed and has been shown to reduce lipase activity in vitro. Lipase is a valid target for anti-obesity products as shown by the pharmaceutical drug orlistat which targets the same enzyme. Reducing the amount of lipase activity will reduce the amount of
Pilonidal cyst was first described by Hodges in 1880. The disease of pilonidal cyst is also known as "Jeep disease", due to the fact that, during World War II (1941-1945), several American soldiers (about 80,000) suffered from this disease, because, either they were driving for long hours on uneven,
Obesity is a rapidly growing health concern in the Western world. Modifications to diet and lifestyle have been shown to benefit weight loss and weight management, but are often difficult for people to adhere to over a long period. Pharmacological treatments (such as Orlistat the most commonly used
This study aims to test the acceptability of fibre-based foods in terms of their palatability, ease of incorporation into the diet and the lack of unwanted side effects of consumption. To meet these aims, participants will be provided with bread to incorporate into their diet (by substituting
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with symptoms of heartburn and acid regurgitation is a common disorder especially in overweight and obese persons who are at increased risk for GERD. Late night supper, an usual eating habit in many parts of the world, may worsen GERD and especially so among
Background: Obesity is a global pandemic and is an independent risk factor for chronic disease. Dietary intervention is an essential component of obesity management. Observational studies show an inverse relationship between dietary fibres and body weight. Therefore, supplements of dietary fibres
The study consists of a parallel RCT with 96 overweight/obese subjects enrolled into two treatment arms: placebo or active for 12 weeks. They will undergo examination at time points 0 and 12 weeks where a DXA scan will be performed to assess body composition and a fasting blood sample will be taken.
The project consists of two different studies:
Study I: A randomised controled meal test study aimed at studying the acute effect of the alginate-containing beverage on appetite sensation and spontaneous calorie intake (and safety i.e. nausea, well-being etc) in normal to overweight healthy
Background
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) constitutes one of the most important public health problems with a worldwide impact due to its high prevalence and enormous social and economic consequences. It is believed that there are more than 135 million diabetics, and this number is expected to increase to