...containing ingredients that aid specific bodily functions in addition to being nutritious. The Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board (IOM/FNB, 1994), Japan defined functional foods as "any food or food ingredient that may provide a health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients it contains." Functional foods are foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition due to certain physiologically active components, which may or may not have been manipulated or modified to enhance their bioactivity. These foods may help prevent disease, reduce the risk of developing disease, or enhance health. Rapid advances in food science and technology, an aging population, the rapid rise in health care costs, and changing government marketing and labeling regulations have also had an impact on the functional foods market. Functional foods have been a part of Eastern cultures for centuries. Foods were used for medicinal purposes in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) as early as 1000 b.c. From ancient times, the Indians have used foods for both preventive and therapeutic health effects, a view that is now being increasingly recognized around the world. Table.1 Lists of Functional Foods with their Potential Health Benefits...
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...results. Bianca Thorne: I have your test result right here. Your test results came back that your triglycerides, HDL, and LDL is normal. The only part of your test that wasn’t normal is your cholesterol. Bianca Thorne: Do you have any question about your test result? Mr. Brown: Yes Ms. Thorne. What are triglycerides? Bianca Thorne: Triglycerides is a type of fat lipid. These fat lipids are found inside...
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...clarify the effect of probiotic bacteria administered in capsule form on plasma lipid concentrations. Independent variableThe independent variable is the probiotic capsules. Probiotic bacteria have been defined as live microorganisms, which when consumed in adequate amounts, confer a health effect on the host. These bacteria have been hypothesized to enhance the immune response, treat antibiotic or travelers diarrhea, improve gastrointestinal health and reduce fecal enzymes implicated in cancer initiation. Probiotic bacteria are incorporated into dairy foods such as milk and yogurt or packaged as capsules for human consumption. In vitro experiments have suggested several mechanisms for the cholesterol-lowering effect of probiotic bacteria such as L. acidophilus and Bifidobacterium Bacteria may directly remove cholesterol by incorporating it into the bacterial cell membrane, binding cholesterol to the cell surface or assimilating cholesterol during growth. In addition, bacteria may produce bile salt hydrolase and deconjugate bile acids. The resulting bile acids co-precipitate with cholesterol and are excreted in the feces, thereby reducing cholesterol through fecal excretion and through the synthesis of additional bile acids from cholesterol. The majority of studies examining the effect of probiotic bacteria on plasma lipids have employed fermented milk products as the vehicle of administration. Although most studies have reported a hypocholesterolemic effect , not all investigations...
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...Managing Cholesterol So many factors that deal with our health are predetermined through genetics, race, and culture. These cannot be changed as they are intertwined into our being and cannot be changed. Just because they cannot be changed does not mean that they cannot be treated or kept in a state of remission so to speak. Because you have markers in your genetic makeup that say you are at risk for certain diseases or health risks does not meant that you have to sit idly by and do nothing. There are plenty of daily habits that can decrease or increase your chances of health risks, even if you are or are not at a genetic disadvantage. High cholesterol is currently affecting over 34 million Americans with only about 1 in 500 resulting from being inherited through genetics. These numbers are of epic proportion and we as a population should be doing more to reduce these numbers. To understand effects of cholesterol first there needs to be an understanding of what it is and how it affects the body. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced in the body and obtained from foods that come from animals (particularly egg yolks, meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products). The body needs this substance to build cell membranes, make certain hormones, and produce compounds that aid in fat digestion. Too much cholesterol, however, increases a person's risk of developing heart disease. Cholesterol is made up of three things high-density lipoprotein(HDL), low-density...
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...How to fix your cholesterol without prescription drugs (NaturalNews) Though many people still do not realize this, our bodies actually need cholesterol in order to survive, as the brain and central nervous system rely on this important fat to both protect the integrity of neurons and promote proper neural communication and function. But sometimes cholesterol fails to properly assimilate where it needs to go inside the body, or the size and density of cholesterol particles get out of whack due to an underlying health condition or poor diet and lifestyle, which is what commonly gets attributed to chronic health problems such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome. The tendency among conventional practitioners, of course, is to address this chronic cholesterol imbalance by trying to artificially lower it, as "high cholesterol" has become a popular buzz phrase for ill health, and therefore it must be reduced by whatever means possible. But like all other drug-based approaches to disease, this focused, cholesterol-lowering approach fails to address the underlying causes of high cholesterol, which include things like insulin resistance and diabetes. In fact, high cholesterol itself is actually a symptom of another underlying health condition, rather than a condition in and of itself. "The singular focus on treating cholesterol as a means to prevent heart attacks is leading to the deaths of millions of people because the real underlying cause of the majority of heart disease...
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...The effects of regular exercise on: Obesity One of the most noticeable disabilities that obesity causes is a reduced exercise tolerance. Severely obese people are not able to perform the exercise which would bring them much needed benefits. In some cases exercise can reduce an obese person’s voluntary food intake, or cause a prolonged elevation of their metabolic rate. Physical activity can reduce the effects of the “fat mass” and “obesity” gene in adults. A study shows that the obesity causing effects of the obesity gene are weakened by 30 percent when adults are physically active .In terms of your health, regular exercise does lead to weight loss, promotes a healthy body image, and decreases the risk of developing certain chronic health problems later in life. Heart Disease...
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...today is regarding your cholesterol results. I am Bernice and I will be your physician assistant today, I will be talking to you about your result and what the numbers of your results were. I will also be addressing with you any questions or concerns that you may have and I will try to explain everything to you so that you are fully informed on what this test consisted of. I am here to help you understand what cholesterol is and what changes we can make to improve your health. I will begin by explaining to you what Cholesterol is and how it is produced. Cholesterol is a type of fat that can be found in the body and is a waxy type of material (Heart,2017). Mr. Brown, you may be wondering where and how cholesterol is produced. Well let me explain to you that cholesterol is produced by two things, one of those is your liver and also the food you eat. (Heart,2017). Mr. Brown did you also know that there are...
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...OF PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING PROVERTY. SO WE NEED A CHANGE IN OUR SYSTEM, WE NEED TO FIGHT AGAINST THE EXPLOTATION THAT IS HAPPENING TO THE MAJORITY OF LOWER INCOME GROUP AND WE NEED FREEDOM FROM THOSE CAPITALIST WHO ARE GOVERNING OUR ECONOMY. WE LOST OUR FAITH IN ANY POLITICAL PARTIES IN INDIA. WE HAVE TO FORM A POLTICAL SYSTEM WHICH IS BASED ON HUMAN RIGHT AND THIER DEVELOPMENT REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, OR CASTE. The Truth Behind Six Cholesterol Myths High cholesterol is a commonly-misunderstood subject. Learn the facts here. Symptom Checker Tell Dr. Schueler your symptoms to find out possible causes and treatments. Get Started Clearing up confusion about cholesterol and the dangers of high cholesterol can help you keep your levels within a healthy range, lowering your chances of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Meanwhile, everyone 20 years and older should get a cholesterol test once every five years — it’s a simple blood test that your primary care physician can order to determine if you have high cholesterol levels....
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...and the blood vessels become stiffer (Morelli & Sidani, 2011). This makes the heart work harder to pump blood through the vessels thus puts the senior individuals at risk of getting hypertension (high blood pressure), cardio vascular disease and other cardio vascular problems (Morelli & Sidani, 2011). However, there is evidence that eating a balanced diet along with safe physical activity makes great strides in reducing such adverse effects of aging and helps senior individuals live longer. This paper explores the molecular mechanisms of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan that is said to have the effect of lowering blood pressure in seniors and thus reduce their chances of getting hypertension. Overview of the DASH Eating Plan The link for the eating plan is http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/dash. The eating plan focuses on increasing intake of vegetables, fruits, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products. This is because they are high in fiber and low in fat so as to limit the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Foods in the realm of whole grains, fish, poultry, vegetable oils, and beans, seeds, and nuts are also included in the eating plan due to their contribution to a balanced diet. Also, they have certain components that have proved essential for the reduction and prevention of hypertension in people above the age...
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...affectionately about the beauty of communities across the Pacific using coconut oil as an integral part of their daily lives. During WWII the water of the young green coconut was successfully used as a substitute for a saline drip saving the lives of many allied soldiers. After the war, in England coconut oil was sold as "margarine" and in the USA as "coconut butter". However, this all changed in 1954. In the social environment of the USA in which coronary heart disease (CHD) was becoming the primary cause of mortality in the adult population, the young researcher David Kritchevsky published two academic papers. The initial research described the effects of feeding cholesterol to rabbits and indicated that this may lead to the formation of blocked arteries and thus contribute to potential heart disease. In his second paper he described the beneficial effects of consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids from the oil of corn, soybeans, safflower and sunflower seeds for the lowering, at least temporarily, of...
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...Coconut Oil: Why it is Good For You In this article, fats and oils are used interchangeably but in a strict sense, oil usually means liquid at room temperature and fat usually means solid at room temperature. However, coconut oil is solid at temperatures under 76 degrees F. So if you live at temperatures of 76 degrees F or more, coconut oil is liquid; if less than 76 degrees F, coconut oil is a fat. Saturated fat – one that has a small degree of unsaturation or double bonds and tends to be more solid at room temperatures lower than 76 degrees F. Example: butter, coconut oil. Monounsaturated oil – Contains some saturated fat but is largely oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated oil, which contains only one double bond. Example: Olive oil. Polyunsaturated oils – poly means many, so this means that the fat has more than one double bond. Example: linoleic (omega-6) acid has two double bonds; alpha-linolenic (omega-3) acid has three double bonds; arachidonic acid has four double bonds. The following information comes from the research of Ray Peat, Ph.D. and Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. References are given where applicable. I recommend only three types of fats to my clients: extra virgin olive oil, organic or, preferably raw butter, and organic coconut oil. Most people understand the first two but cringe at the thought of eating coconut oil. Here’s why I recommend coconut oil to everyone. Coconut oil has been used as cooking oil for thousands of years. Popular cookbooks advertised...
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...is a healthy drink containing the essential nutrients and phytochemicals. Products made with soy, including soy milk, contain chemicals known as isoflavones. These molecules are potent antioxidants that can help protect the body from dangerous molecules known as reactive oxygen species. Isoflavones are also interesting because they have a chemical structure that is similar to estrogen, reports the Harvard School of Public Health, which is why they are called phytoestrogens. In theory, these isoflavones may be able to have a similar effect on the body as naturally produced estrogen. Soy milk, have a low-glycemic index value. Glycemic index, or GI, is a numerical system that measures the amount of sugar in a particular food. Soy foods are digested and absorbed slowly, which means your body converts them to sugar and absorbs them into your bloodstream gradually. This gradual release of sugar helps minimize blood sugar swings. Consumption of soy foods may also increase production of insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes, according "Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease," by Maurice Edward and Moshe Shike. Eating food is how you provide fuel to your body to stay alive. Food is digested by a complex system of organs, hormones and enzymes and eventually becomes the usable energy for your cells called glucose. Your brain and muscles must have a supply of glucose to function. Blood glucose is the amount glucose (sugar) present in the blood of a human or animal. The body naturally...
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...The Effects of Exercise on the Obese Obesity has become a problem in the United States with 35.7% of American men and women being obese (Ogden, Caroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2012). An individual's BMI is calculated based on his or her height and weight. Therefore, if an obese individual lost weight it would be an efficient way to lower his or her BMI and promote a healthier life style. The decision to start an exercise program or plan can positively affect one's health. This is even more accurate for those individuals who are obese as it can promote weight loss, increase cardiovascular functions and reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors. In order to lose weight, an individual must be in a caloric deficit. A person who maintains a consistent weight is said to be in a state of caloric balance. In other words, he or she is eating around the same amount of calories as being used. The key to be in a state of caloric deficit, the individual is not only reducing the amount of calories consumed but also increasing physical activity throughout the day. A caloric deficit of 3,500 calories will allow a person to lose one pound. This means that a caloric deficit of around 500-1000 calories per day is required to lose one to two pounds per week (Hussman, n.d.). People who suffer from obesity are at risk of not having a healthy cardiovascular system. Exercise has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system when combined with a healthy diet which can lead to better cardiovascular health...
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...Topic : Effects of the kind of foods served in the school cafeteria. Date : 04/08/2012 Effects of the kind of foods served in the school cafeteria. We all know how much fast food is essential for human beings and other living things to survive. Earlier, people used to have healthy foods, but now eating habits are changing. Change in the lifestyle and because of the busy schedule, nowadays, most people tend to prefer fast food (junk food) which is unhealthy for us. The fast foods, which are poor in diet, can lead to very serious health issues especially in children. Children are more affected because schools and colleges mostly offer fast food and children also tend to choose fast food mostly for its taste. Fast foods have many serious effects on our body both physically and mentally. The first and the very common is obesity which is commonly seen in children. The busy hectic lives of parents and children make fast food an ultimate choice of food for them. Nowadays, both parents work so they get less to go and prepare healthy food. Hence, instead of healthy balanced diet, children opt for fast food which is easy and quick to make. This becomes a habit and children end up eating fast food almost every day. Taking in fast food means consuming unhealthy nutrients like more calories, more fats, more sugars, and more carbohydrates. In the first place adults only have to consume about 2000 calories per day, so; for example, one cheeseburger, a large order of fries, and...
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...preventing it from creating cholesterol, in order to lower the cholesterol level in the body (Pfizer, 2010). By lowering the cholesterol, atorvastatin helps to prevent heart disease, heart attack, stroke and vascular disease by preventing the hardening of the arteries (EMedicine Health, 2010). Along with proper diet and exercise, Lipitor is proven to lower bad cholesterol by 39-60% (Pfizer, 2010). Certain things such as alcohol and grapefruit should be avoided while taking Lipitor to avoid disruption of the drugs designated duties. Accutane: This drug is Vitamin metabolite class as first generation of retinoid (Isotretinoin, 2007). Its main mechanism is to inhibit sebaceous gland differentiation and decrease sebaceous gland size. The main indication for administrating this medication is mainly treat severe nodular acne, reduces the amount of oil released by the oil glands in your skin and helps your skin renew itself quickly (Isotertinoin, 2007). It is usually given after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been taken without beneficial results. According to the nursing drug guide, Isotretinoin can cause side effects so before one begins taking it one should discuss with a doctor how severe the condition is. The main adverse effect and side effects of this drug : joint & back pain, feeling dizzy, drowsy, or nervous, dryness of the lips, mouth, nose, or skin; or cracking or peeling skin, itching, rash. If any of these serious effects occur, the medication should...
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