thiamin/obesity

Thiamine and magnesium play a critical role in glucose metabolism and deficiency results in the accumulation of anaerobic metabolites including lactate (1-3). Thiamine requires magnesium to be converted to its active form, thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) (4). TPP also requires magnesium to achieve

Triple burden of malnutrition (i.e. protein-energy malnutrition including micronutrient deficiency and overnutrition) is a current global problem. In 2017, 155 out of 677 million children in the world under the age of 5 years were stunted (height for age < -2 SD of the WHO Child Growth Standards

In UK adults, meat provides approximately 40% of the average daily protein intake and makes a significant contribution to intake of thiamin, niacin, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus. However, excessive consumption, particularly of red and processed meat, is associated with

This study is a cross-sectional study. The objectives of the study are to determine the prevalence of thiamin deficiency in obese Thai children and to assess the associations of dietary factors and thiamin deficiency.

Background Prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing both in Denmark and in most other countries, and as conventional treatment of obesity with lifestyle changes (hypocaloric diet, physical activity and behavior modification) rarely leads to large and sustained weight loss, it is not

Background Prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing both in Denmark and in most other countries, and as conventional treatment of obesity with lifestyle changes (hypocaloric diet, physical activity and behavior modification) rarely leads to large and sustained weight loss, it is not

Background Prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing both in Denmark and in most other countries, and as conventional treatment of obesity with lifestyle changes (hypocaloric diet, physical activity and behavior modification) rarely leads to large and sustained weight loss, it is not

Background Recent scientific evidence suggests that diets largely based on plant foods, such as well-balanced vegetarian diets, have potential to improve health, in contrast with predominantly meat-based diets. However, many consumers may not wish to exclude meat from the diet, despite current

Methods: In Assaf Harofe medical center over 50 adolescents (mainly girls) aged 10-18 years are treated annually for eating disorders by a multidisciplinary team. Their nutritional and medical condition is assessed also by blood analysis routinely. The investigators are planning to check thiamine