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Increased expression of Nppc and Npr2 in ovarian tissues from mice with polycystic ovary syndrome
Weight loss is an efficient therapy for obese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. Here we evaluate the effect of dietary weight reduction on clinical performance in obese PCOS patients. Medical records of fifty obese PCOS patients (age 27 ± 5 years) who had calorie-controlled dietary intervention were reviewed. The patients had a 1200-kcal/day diet until ovulation or for up to three months. Changes in body weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, menstruation, acne, and hirsutusm, serum levels of endocrine hormones and adipocytokines, glucolipid metabolism index and insulin resistance were assessed. Menstrual cycle, ovulation andrelapse in the following six months were also reviewed. All patients had menstrual disorder, 43 had acne, and 26 were hirsute. After weight loss, the BMI decreased from 27.89 ± 3.06 to 25.70 ± 2.42 kg/m2 (p < 0.001). Acne and hirsutusm was improved in 39 and 14 patients, respectively. Regular menstruation was restored in 26 patients and lasted for 3.12 months on average. Endocrine hormones
levels, adipocytokines levels, glucolipid metabolism and insulin resistance were shifted toward balance. Weight relapse was seen in 11 patients. No side effects occurred. Dietary intervention in obese PCOS patients can improve relevant clinical problems but weight relapse is an issue
Self-Experiencing “The Healthiest Weight”
The Ideal Weight has been an interesting topic for years. The Healthiest Weight should be accurate and unique for everyone. Current methods use the BMI (Body Mass Index) as an indicator of a person’s optimal weight. However, BMI has some issues, leading to inefficient weight management programs. Successful programs should consider the optimal timing for the brain control of weight-presetting, the fundamental of the Lipostat theory, not yet reported in humans. In this study, the bases for successful Weight Management Programs are proposed by BMI sub-categorization, current state-of-the-art mobile technology and self-experimentation. This is the first reported long-term human self-experiment involving successful weight loss, metabolic adaptation and weight-presetting, consistent with the Lipostat theory. New concepts and ideas are raised, setting up the bases for further experimental investigations.
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of a Carbohydrate-Rich and Protein-Rich Formula Diet
Obesity is well associated in various chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. Thus, for persons with obesity and diabetes, food with low GI are recommended in order to lower the glycemic response.
Editorial Board Members Related to Weight loss
VILMA E. ORTIZ
Associate Anesthetist
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States
Theresa Loomis
Director
M.S.Nutrition and Dietetics Program
State University of New York
USA
M.S.Nutrition and Dietetics Program
State University of New York
USA
Rebecca Blake
Director of Nutrition & Food Services
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
United States
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
United States
Mellar P. Davis
Professor
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Case Western Reserve University
United States
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Case Western Reserve University
United States
Sangeeta Singg
Professor of Psychology
Angelo State University
United States
Carol A. DeNysschen
Associate Professor
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Buffalo State College, SUNY
United States
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Buffalo State College, SUNY
United States
Jamie I. Baum
Assistant Professor
Department of Food Science
University of Arkansas
United States
Department of Food Science
University of Arkansas
United States