• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.187-196
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• 2021

Purpose: The rising prevalence of childhood obesity in the past decades has caused non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to become the most common cause of pediatric chronic liver disease worldwide. This study was aimed at determining the effect of vitamin D (Vit D) on ultrasonography and laboratory indices of NAFLD and some blood biochemical indicators in children. Methods: In this interventional study liver ultrasonography was performed in 200 children with overweight and obesity. A 108 had fatty liver among which 101 were randomly divided into two groups of study (n=51) and control (n=50). The study group was treated with Vit D, 50000 U once a week whereas the control group received placebo with the same dose and package, both for 12 weeks. At the end of the intervention lab tests and ultrasound study was performed once again to evaluate the response to treatment. Results: It was found out that Vit D supplementation improved the fatty liver grade in the study group. The mean changes in hemoglobin (Hb), uric acid, highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), insulin, albumin and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was significantly higher in the study group compared to controls (p<0.05). After the intervention and means adjustment, a significant difference was obtained in HDL-C, insulin, LDL-C and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) between the two groups. Conclusion: Vit D supplementation in addition to improving the fatty liver grade in ultrasonography and increasing the blood Vit D level, increases the HDL and Hb level besides decreasing uric acid, LDL, HOMA-IR, insulin and ALT levels.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.61-71
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between dietary variables and the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) in middle-aged Korean adults using data from the 2007-2009 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Because IR is closely linked with metabolic syndrome, subjects were divided into three groups according to symptoms of metabolic syndrome: the 'Normal group' without any symptoms, the 'Risk group' with one or two symptoms, and the Metabolic syndrome (MetS) group' with three or more symptoms. Subjects between the ages of 30 and 65 years with no prior diagnosis or treatment for diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia were selected. The number of subjects per group was as follows: 2,085 adults in the Normal group, 3,699 adults in the Risk group, and 1,160 adults in the MetS group. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to Adult Treatment Panel III criteria with modified waist circumference cutoff values (men ${\geq}$ 90 cm, women ${\geq}$ 85 cm). Subjects with HOMA-IR > 2.0 were classified as IR. Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated using the following formula: (fasting plasma glucose ${\times}$ fasting plasma insulin)/22.5. Nutrients and food groups intake were obtained from a single 24-hour recall. Subjects with IR in the Normal group were more obese and less physically active than non-IR subjects. In the MetS group, subjects with IR were more obese and had a lower prevalence of smoking and drinking, compared with non-IR subjects. Men with IR in the Normal group had a tendency to consume more oils and sugars than non-IR men, while women with IR in the same group had higher intake of carbohydrate, dietary glycemic index, and dietary glycemic load than non-IR women. Women with IR in the Risk group had lower energy intake but higher intake of oils and sugars than non-IR women. In the MetS group, consumption of fruits was higher in subjects with IR than in non-IR subjects. In conclusion, findings of this study suggest that dietary carbohydrate intake, including glycemic index, may be associated with IR in healthy women. Further research in prospective cohort studies in order to examine the effects of dietary carbohydrate on IR incidence will be necessary.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제60권11호
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• pp.359-364
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• 2017

Purpose: The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown to be associated with systemic inflammation in obese adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its relation to inflammatory markers in obese Thai children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Children with history of endogenous obesity, chronic diseases, drug ingestion, and any acute illness within 2 weeks prior to enrollment were excluded. Their fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels, oral glucose tolerance tests, insulin, lipid profiles, and selected inflammatory markers, including interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, were tested. Results: In this study, 58 obese Thai children (female, 20; male, 38) with a mean body mass index z score of $5.1{\pm}2.2$ were enrolled. The prevalence of MetS and prediabetes was 31% and 17.2%, respectively. None of the children had diabetes. FBG levels, 2-hour glucose levels, and lipid profiles were not statistically different between those with and without MetS. However, obese children with MetS had higher insulin levels and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance values. Elevated hs-CRP levels were found in 69% of the cases, although it was not statistically different between the 2 groups. Conclusion: We described a substantial prevalence of MetS in Thai obese children. Regardless of MetS status, two-thirds of the obese children had elevated hs-CRP level, indicating subtle ongoing inflammatory process. This chronic inflammation feasibly predisposes them to CVD in the future, even in children without MetS.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.328-335
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• 2016

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Vitamin D plays an important role in the etiology of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This study evaluated the effect of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic indices and hs-C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in GDM patients. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The study was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial. Seventy-six pregnant women with GDM and gestational age between 24-28 weeks were assigned to receive four oral treatments consisting of 50,000 IU of vitamin $D_3$ (n = 38) or placebo (n = 38) once every 2 weeks for 2 months. Fasting blood glucose (FG), insulin, HbA1c, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, lipid profile, hs-CRP, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were measured before and after treatment. Independent and paired t-tests were used to determine intra- and intergroup differences, respectively. ANCOVA was used to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation on biochemical parameters. RESULTS: Compared with the placebo group, in the vitamin D group, the serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D increased (19.15 vs. -0.40 ng/ml; P < 0.01) and that of FG (-4.72 vs. 5.27 mg/dl; P = 0.01) as well as HbA1c (-0.18% vs. 0.17%; P = 0.02) decreased. Improvements in the lipid profiles were observed in the vitamin D group, but without statistical significance. Significant increases in concentrations of hs-CRP, FG, HbA1c, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol were observed in the placebo group. No significant change in fasting insulin and HOMA-IR was observed in either group. CONCLUSIONS: In GDM patients, vitamin D supplementation improved FG and HbA1c but had no significant effects on lipid profile or hs-CRP.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.665-671
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• 2006

목 적 : 성장 호르몬은 탄수화물 대사에 항 인슐린 작용을 나타내어 혈당을 상승시키는 작용을 하는 것으로 알려져 있으며, 최근 성장 호르몬 결핍이 없는 환자에서의 성장 호르몬 투여로 인한 초 생리적 농도의 성장 호르몬 투여가 당 항상성 및 인슐린 저항성의 변화를 초래하리라는 우려가 생기고 있다. 저자들은 특발성 저신장증으로 진단 받은 환아들을 대상으로 성장 호르몬 투여 전후에 경구 당 부하검사 및 인슐린 농도 검사를 시행하여 성장 호르몬 투여가 당 대사 및 인슐린 저항성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 특발성 저신장증으로 진단되어 성장 호르몬 치료를 시작한 환아 20명에서 성장 호르몬 투여(0.6-0.7 IU/kg) 전후에 경구 당 부하 검사 및 인슐린 농도 검사를 시행하여 혈당, 인슐린 농도의 변화 및 인슐린 저항성의 변화를 분석하였다. 또한 비만 및 당뇨병의 가족력 유무에 따른 집단간의 혈당, 인슐린 농도 및 인슐린 저항성의 변화를 분석하였다. 결 과 : 성장 호르몬 투여 전후의 경구 당 부하 검사 결과 공복, 당 부하 30분 및 2시간의 혈당은 치료 전과 비교하여 의미있는 변화를 보이지 않았으나(P>0.05), 공복 및 당 부하 30분 인슐린 농도 및 인슐린 저항성은 성장 호르몬 투여 후에 투여 전보다 의미 있게 증가하였다(P=0.0001, P=0.02, P=0.01). 비만과 당뇨병의 가족력을 가진 환아들에서 성장 호르몬 투여 전후의 혈당, 인슐린 농도 및 인슐린 저항성의 변화량은 대조군과 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(P>0.05). 결 론 : 특발성 저신장증 환아 20명에게 평균 9.6개월 동안 성장 호르몬을 투여(0.6-0.7 IU/kg/week)한 후 분석한 결과, 성장 호르몬 투여가 혈당의 의미 있는 증가를 초래하지 않았으나, 인슐린 농도 및 인슐린 저항성을 증가시킴을 알 수 있었다. 비만이나 당뇨병의 가족력은 혈당, 인슐린 농도 및 인슐린 저항성의 변화량에 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았으며, 향후 이에 대한 더 많은 표본수와 장기간의 추적 관찰이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2017

Objectives : It is well known that Sibjotang (Shizaotang), traditional herbal medicine formula, regulates the body fluid blood pressure homeostasis. This study is to investigate whether Sibjotang improves diabetic renal dysfunction in type II diabetes mellitus animal model, db/db mice. Methods : The animals model were divided into three groups at the age of 8 weeks; control group (C57BLKS/J-db/m mice), diabetic group [(C57BLKS/J+Lepr)-db/db mice], and Sibjotang group [(C57BLKS/J+Lepr)-db/db mice + Sibjotang 100 mg/kg/day]. During 8 weeks of treatment, blood glucose and urinary albumin excretion were checked in metabolic chamber at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age, respectively. Results : Body weight and food intake of diabetic group were significantly higher than control group after 8 weeks administration. However, there were not significant different between the diabetic group and Sibjotang group. Urinary albumin excretion was significantly decreased in the Sibjotang group than the diabetic group. In addition, supplementation with Sibjotang significantly lowered levels of blood glucose, insulin, and homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), suggesting reduced insulin resistance. The ratio of mesangial matrix/glomerular area was markedly larger in diabetic group than control group, whereas Sibjotang significantly reduced this expansion. Moreover, immunohistological study revealed that Sibjotang attenuated the increase of transforming growth $factor(TGF)-{\beta}$ expression in kidney. Conclusion : Sibjotang ameliorates diabetes-associated renal injury through the improvement of the blood glucose and insulin sensitivity, and inhibiting the $TGF-{\beta}1$ expression. Therefore, Sibjotang may be a new therapeutic formula for the treatment of diabetic-associated renal dysfunction.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.172-176
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming an important public health problem as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes have become epidemic. In this study we investigated the protective effect of Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) against NAFLD in an obese mouse model. MATERIALS/METHODS: Four-week-old male ob/ob mice were fed an AIN-93G diet or a diet containing 1% C. militaris water extract for 10 weeks after 1 week of adaptation. Serum glucose, insulin, free fatty acid (FFA), alanine transaminase (ALT), and proinflammatory cytokines were measured. Hepatic levels of lipids, glutathione (GSH), and lipid peroxide were determined. RESULTS: Consumption of C. militaris significantly decreased serum glucose, as well as homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), in ob/ob mice. In addition to lowering serum FFA levels, C. militaris also significantly decreased hepatic total lipids and triglyceride contents. Serum ALT activities and tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were reduced by C. militaris. Consumption of C. militaris increased hepatic GSH and reduced lipid peroxide levels. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that C. militaris can exert protective effects against development of NAFLD, partly by reducing inflammatory cytokines and improving hepatic antioxidant status in ob/ob mice.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.228-240
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Cocoa consumption is associated with health benefits due to its high content of polyphenols. However, the effects of short-term cocoa consumption remain unclear. We aimed to determine the effects generated by cocoa consumption (for 7 days) in young adults in normoweight and class II obesity. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Before-and-after study was carried out in normoweight (NW) (n = 15) and class II obesity (CIIO) (n = 15) young adults. The NW and CIIO participants consumed 25 and 39 g of cocoa, respectively, per day for 7 days. The effect of cocoa consumption was evaluated on the lipid profile, insulin resistance (IR), and inflammation. Oxidative damage was also examined by assessing the biomarkers of oxidative damage in plasma. In addition, recombinant human insulin was incubated with blood obtained from the participants, and the molecular damage to the hormone was analyzed. RESULTS: Cocoa consumption resulted in decreased low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in both groups (P = 0.04), while the total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides were maintained at the recommended levels. Initially, IR was detected in the CIIO group (homeostasis model assessment [HOMA] = 4.78 ± 0.4), which is associated with molecular damage to insulin. Interestingly, intervention with cocoa resulted in improved IR (HOMA = 3.14 ± 0.31) (P = 0.0018) as well as molecular damage to insulin. Finally, cocoa consumption significant decreased the arginase activity (P = 0.0249) in the CIIO group; this is a critical enzymatic activity in the inflammatory process associated with obesity. CONCLUSIONS: The short-term consumption of cocoa improves the lipid profile, exerts anti-inflammatory effects, and protects against oxidative damage. Results of this study indicate that cocoa consumption can potentially improve IR and restore a healthy redox status.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.481-487
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• 2005

목 적 : 식생활과 생활양식의 서구화로 인하여 우리나라도 비만의 유병률이 급격히 증가하는 추세이며 특히 소아비만은 이미 소아기에 합병증 발생의 위험과 더불어 성인비만으로 이행될 가능성이 크기에 이에 대한 관심이 날로 높아지고 있는 추세이다. 아디포넥틴은 최근 발견된 지방세포에서 분비되는 adipocytokine으로 비만에서 아디포넥틴의 감소가 인슐린저항성과 동맥경화증의 발병과 관련이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 비만아와 정상 체중아의 혈중 아디포넥틴 농도의 차이와 체질량지 수(BMI) 및 인슐린저항성과의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2003년 1월부터 2003년 6월까지 BMI가 95 백분위 이상인 8-15세 사이의 비만아 82명(남아 54명, 여아 28명)과 대조군으로 정상 체중아 31명(남아 21, 여아10), 총 113명을 대상으로 신체계측을 하고 공복 후 채혈하여 혈중 아디포넥틴, 인슐린, 혈당 농도를 측정하였다. 혈중 아디포넥틴 농도를 비만여부와 사춘기 시기별로 비교하였으며 아디포넥틴과 체질량지수, 인슐린, HOMA 등과의 상관관계를 알아보았다. 결 과 : 1) 비만아의 평균 혈중 아디포넥틴 농도는 19.7 mg/mL, 정상 체중아는 27.6 mg/mL로 비만군이 유의하게 낮았으며(P<0.01), 전체 대상아 중 남아와 여아의 성별에 따른 차이는 없었다. 2) 사춘기 전보다 사춘기 시기의 소아에서 아디포넥틴의 농도가 의미있게 낮았다(P<0.01). 3) 비만아 중 27명을 대상으로 시행한 경구 당부하 검사에서 공복시에 비해 식후 2시간 후 인슐린 농도는 유의하게 높았으며($17.0{\mu}IU/mL$ vs $35.8{\mu}IU/mL$, P<0.01), 아디포넥틴 농도는 반대로 유의하게 낮았다(25.8 mg/mL vs 19.8 mg/mL, P<0.01). 4) 혈중 아디포넥틴과 BMI(r=-0.39, P<0.01), 인슐린(r=-0.28, P<0.01)은 각각 음의 상관관계를 보였으며, 혈중 지질치중 저밀도 지질단백(LDL) 콜레스테롤(r=-0.20, P<0.05)과도 음의 상관관계를 보였으나 총 콜레스테롤과 고밀도 지질단백(HDL) 콜레스테롤과, 중성지방과는 유의한 상관관계가 없었다. 결 론 : 혈중 아디포넥틴 농도는 비만아에서 정상 체중아보다 유의하게 낮았으며, 아디포넥틴은 BMI 및 혈중 인슐린과 음의 상관관계가 있었다. 혈중 아디포넥틴이 소아 비만아에서 인슐린 저항성의 예측인자로 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Fasting and postprandial hyperglycemia should be controlled to avoid complications of diabetes mellitus. This study investigated the effects of autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.) berry (AOB) on fasting and postprandial hyperglycemia in mice. MATERIALS/METHODS: In vitro ${\alpha}$-glucosidase inhibitory effect of AOB was determined. Maltose solution (2 g/kg) with and without AOB extract at 500 mg/kg or acarbose at 50 mg/kg was orally administered to normal mice after overnight fasting and glucose levels were measured. To study the effects of chronic consumption of AOB, db/db mice received the basal diet or a diet containing AOB extract at 0.4% or 0.8%, or acarbose at 0.04% for 7 weeks. Blood glycated hemoglobin and serum glucose and insulin levels were measured. Expression of adiponectin protein in epididymal white adipose tissue was determined by Western blotting. RESULTS: In vitro inhibitory effect of AOB extract on ${\alpha}$-glucosidase was 92% as strong as that of acarbose. The AOB extract (500 mg/kg) or acarbose (50 mg/kg) significantly suppressed the postprandial rise of blood glucose after maltose challenge and the area under the glycemic response curve in normal mice. The AOB extract at 0.4% or 0.8% of diet or acarbose at 0.04% of diet significantly lowered levels of serum glucose and blood glycated hemoglobin and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance values in db/db mice. The expression of adiponectin protein in adipose tissue was significantly elevated by the consumption of AOB at 0.8% of diet. CONCLUSIONS: Autumn olive (E. umbellata Thunb.) berry may reduce postprandial hyperglycemia by inhibiting ${\alpha}$-glucosidase in normal mice. Chronic consumption of AOB may alleviate fasting hyperglycemia in db/db mice partly by inhibiting ${\alpha}$-glucosidase and upregulating adiponectin expression.