• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2009

The aim of this study was to examine the hypoglycemic effect of chlorella in 6 week-old type 2 diabetic Goto-Kakizaki (GK, n=30) rats and 6 week-old normal Wistar (n=30) rats. Animals were randomly assigned to 3 groups respectively, and were fed three different experimental diets containing 0%, 3% or 5% (w/w) chlorella for 8 weeks. In diabetic GK rats, the insulinogenic-indices were not significantly different among the groups. The concentrations of fasting plasma glucagon and hepatic triglyceride, and the insulin/glucagon ratios of the GK-3% chlorella and GK-5% chlorella groups were significantly lower than those of the GK-control group. The HOMA-index and the concentrations of fasting blood glucose and plasma insulin of the GK-3% chlorella and GK-5% chlorella groups were slightly lower than those of the GK-control group. In normal Wistar rats, the insulinogenic-indices were not significantly different among the normal groups, but that of the Wistar-5% chlorella group was slightly higher than the other groups. The concentrations of fasting blood glucose and plasma insulin, and the HOMA-index of the Wistar-5% chlorella group were a little higher, and the fasting plasma glucagon concentration and the insulin/glucagon ratio of the Wistar-5% chlorella group were significantly higher than those of the Wistar-control and Wistar-3% chlorella groups. In conclusion, this study shows that the glucose-stimulated insulin secretion was not affected by the intake of chlorella, which could be beneficial, however, in improving insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetic GK and normal Wistar rats.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.220-221
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• 1989

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.40-48
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• 1980

This study was to investigate the feeding effects of diet supplemented with 2% ginseng powder on the growth rate and the blood glucose of rats. The Albino rats (48 heads), weighing 98 to 105g, were divided into two different diet groups, which were subdivided into six subgroups for insulin and epinephrine treatment. They were 1) Co group as control, 2) CG group as control group contained 2% ginseng powder, 3) Io group fed on the diet of Co group and treated with insulin, 4) IG group fed on the diet of CG group and treated with insulin, 5) Eo group fed on the diet of Co group and treated with epinephrine, and 6) EG group fed on the diet of CG group and treated with epinephrine. Each animal group was maintained with the corresponding diet for 27 days, and then they were sacrificed. The growth rate of rats and the diet consumption and efficiency ratio of food and protein were determined during the feeding period. After sacrificing of the animals, the weight of some organs and the blood glucose were analyzed. The results obtained are summarized as follows; 1. The gained body weights of the dietary group supplemented with 2% ginseng powder(CG) were less increased in comparison to the corresponding control group(Co). Those of IG were significantly higher than those of to (p<0.01). Those of EG were significantly lower than those of Eo group (p<0.01). 2. It was found that the variations of the efficiency ratio of food and protein showed the similarity in those of the growth of each group. 3. The final weights of liver kidney spleen. and heart were not significantly different between Co and CG. The weights of the liver, kidney, and heart of IG were significantly greater than those of Co (p<0.05). The weights of the liver and heart of EG were significantly lower than those of Eo(p<0.01) 4. The blood glucose of CG was a little higher than that of Co, but not significant. Also it was found that was little difference between IG and Io. It showed that the blood glucose of EG was significantly lower than that of Eo(p<0.0 1).

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.77-92
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• 2005

가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)이 대사증후군(代謝症候群)에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 ICR mouse에 고지방식이로 비만과 대사증후군(代謝症候群)을 유도하면서 신유(腎兪)(BL23)에 상응하는 부위에 일정한 방법으로 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)후 체중, 식이효율, 혈중 glucose, insulin level, insulin resistance, 경구내당능, 혈압, 혈중지질의 변화, 지방조직의 중량과 면적, 조직학적 변화와 GLUT-4 mRNA 및 UCP-1 mRNA의 발현을 관찰하여 유의한 결과를 얻었다. 1. 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)은 체중의 증가와 식이효율의 상승을 억제하였다. 2. 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)은 혈중 glucose, insulin level 및 insulin resistance의 상승을 억제하고, 경 구내당능을 개선시켰다. 3. 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)은 혈압의 상승을 억제하였다. 4. 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)은 혈중지질의 이상을 개선시켰다. 5. 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)은 WAT, BAT 및 liver 중량의 증가를 억제하였고, WAT와 BAT의 면적과 직경의 증가를 억제하였다. 6. 가시오가피약침(五加皮藥鍼)은 GLUT-4 mRNA 및 UCP-1 mRNA 발현의 증가를 억제하였다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Korean type 2 diabetes patients. The subjects were 429 (male: 218, female: 211) type 2 DM patients visited DM clinic, and they were classified into quartiles based on $K_{ITT}$ index (%/min, Insulin Tolerance Test). Anthropometric and biochemical characteristics, and dietary intakes by Food Frequency Questionnaire were assessed. The means of waist circumference, fat mass, percent body fat and abdominal fat thickness were significantly higher in the lowest quartile (the most insulin resistant group) than in the highest quartile (the least insulin resistant group) of $K_{ITT}$ index (%/min)(p<0.05), For hematological values, the lowest quartile showed significantly higher fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, C-peptide, insulin, triglyceride, ApoB/apoA-1 ratio and C-reactive protein compared to the highest quartile (p < 0.05). Moreover, $K_{ITT}$ index (%/min) was negatively correlated with waist circumference, fat mass, percent body fat, abdominal fat thickness and fasting blood concentrations of glucose, HbA1c, C-peptide, insulin, cholesterol, triglyceride, ApoB/apoA-1 ratio and C-reactive protein (p < 0.05). Nutrient intakes were not significantly different among the quartile groups of $K_{ITT}$ index (%/min) and also not correlated with insulin resistance, however, they showed correlation with obesity parameters (BMI, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, vat mass, abdominal fat thickness), which were strongly associated with insulin resistance. In conclusion, cardiovascular disease risk would be higher as the insulin resistance grows in Korean type 2 DM patients, and nutrient intakes would affect to the insulin resistance through the effect on anthropometric parameters.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권8호
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• pp.857-864
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• 2005

목 적 : 인슐린 감수성 지표들은 신체계측지수인 체질량지수 및 비만도와 상관관계를 보이는 것으로 알려져 있다. 그러나 이러한 신체계측지수들이 체지방량을 잘 반영하는 것으로 알려져 있기는 하나 소아에서는 성인에 비해 그 정확도가 떨어지므로 실제로 측정한 체지방량과 인슐린 감수성 지표들 간에도 이와 같은 연관성이 있는지에 대한 연구는 없는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 단순 소아 비만아들을 대상으로 하여, 체지방측정에 있어 비교적 객관적이며 정확한 방법으로 알려진 BIA와 DEXA로 측정한 체지방량과 인슐린 감수성 지표들 간에 어떠한 연관성이 있는지 알아보고 추후 외래에서 비만아들을 추적 관찰할 때 어느 지표가 가장 유용한지 알아보고자 한다. 방 법 : 2002년 1월부터 2004년 7월까지 중앙대학교 용산병원 비만클리닉을 방문한 28명의 단순비만 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 12시간 이상 금식 후 채혈을 하여 혈당과 인슐린 수치를 측정하였다. 같은 날 신장, 체중, 허리 둘레, 엉덩이 둘레를 계측하였고, BIA와 DEXA를 시행하여 체지방량을 구하였다. 얻어진 혈당과 인슐린 수치를 이용하여 G/I ratio, $log_{insulin}$, HOMA-IR, $log_{HOMA-IR}$, QUICKI를 구하여 체지방량과의 연관성을 알아보았다. 결 과 : 1) 인슐린 감수성 지표 중 G/I ratio만 triglyceride와 통계상 연관성이 있는 것으로 나왔다(r=-0.206, P<0.05). 이외의 $log_{insulin}$, HOMA-IR, $log_{HOMA-IR}$, QUICKI는 혈중 지질치와 관련이 없었다. 2) 비만도는 G/I ratio와 -0.209(P<0.05), $log_{insulin}$과 0.196(P<0.05), HOMA-IR과 0.238(P<0.01), $log_{HOMA-IR}$과 0.198(P<0.05), QUICKI와는 -0.224(P<0.05)로 연관성이 있는 것으로 나왔고, 체질량지수는 G/I ratio와 -0.463(P<0.01), $log_{insulin}$과 0.417(P<0.05), HOMA-IR과 0.301(P<0.01), $log_{HOMA-IR}$과 0.403(P<0.01), QUICKI와는 -0.451(P<0.01)로 나와 비만도 보다 더 인슐린 감수성 지표들과 상관성이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 3) BIA로 측정한 체지방량과 비만도 및 체질량지수 각각에 대한 상관계수는 0.612(P<0.01), 0.316(P<0.05)으로 나왔고, DEXA로 측정한 체지방량과는 각각 0.667(P<0.01), 0.512(P<0.05)로 나와 체지방량과 비만도 및 체질량지수 사이에 연관성이 있는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 4) G/I ratio는 BIA로 측정한 체지방량 및 체지방률과 각각 상관계수 -0.420(P<0.05), -0.366(P<0.05)으로 상관성을 보이고 있었고, DEXA로 측정한 체지방량 및 체지방률과도 -0.512(P<0.01), -0.449(P<0.01)로 높은 상관성을 보였다. HOMA-IR은 DEXA로 측정한 체지방량과만 상관계수 0.341(P<0.05)로 연관성을 나타냈고, 그밖에 다른 인슐린 감수성 지표들은 체지방량 및 체지방률 모두와 상관성이 없었다. 결 론 : 인슐린 감수성 지표들과 비만도 및 체질량지수와 같은 신체 계측지수들 간의 상관성에서, 인슐린 감수성 지표 특히 G/I ratio가 비만도 및 체질량지수 모두와 높은 상관성을 보였고, 체지방량 및 체지방률과 인슐린 감수성 지표와의 관계에서는 G/I ratio만이 BIA와 DEXA로 측정한 체지방량과 체지방률 모두와 연관성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 단순 비만아의 진단 및 추적 관찰시 BMI 및 인슐린과 혈당치를 기초로 한 인슐린 감수성 지표 특히, G/I ratio의 활용이 임상에서 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.111-120
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• 2015

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Sunsik prepared by steaming -drying cycles- on blood glucose and inflammatory markers in high fat diet-induced obese rats. The experimental animals were divided into five groups and subjected to diets for 8 weeks; normal diet (control), high fat diet (HF), and high fat diet+10% supplementation of Sunsik (1HF, 3HF, 7HF, 9HF). The results showed body weight, food efficiency ratio, blood glucose and insulin levels of high fat diet groups were significantly higher than those of the control group. Increased glucose levels by high fat diet were reduced to normal levels by the four Sunsik supplementations. Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) of the HF group was significantly higher than those of the control group, whereas supplementation with the four types of Sunsik reduced insulin resistance to similar levels as the control group. Increased insulin secretion and leptin levels of high fat diet-induced obese rats were significantly reduced by supplementation with the four types of Sunsik. C-reactive protein (CRP) of inflammation related components was significantly higher than the control group. However, increased CRP concentration by high fat diet was significantly reduced by supplementation with Sunsik.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.266-274
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• 1989

The current study was undertaken to determine the effects of the ratios of dietary fat to carbohydrate and energy restriction on insulin sensitivity in the growing rats. Male rats weighting 80-90g were fed experimental diets for two weeks. Rats were killed and epiddymal adipose tissue were removed and sliced. Explants of adipose tissues were incubated for 2 hours in KRB(Krebs-Ringer bicarbonate) buffer containing various concentrations of human insulin and [U-14C]glucose. Insulin sensitivity was determined as glucose conversion to total lipids (lipogenesis) during 2 hr incubation. Exp't I : Effects of Ratios of Fat to Carbohydrate on Insulin Sensitivity. Eighteen male rats were fed 3 diets for 2 weeks. Diet 1 was low fat-high carbohydrate (4% soybean oil and 66.5% cornstarch) ; diet 2, medium fat-medium sarbohydrate(12% soybean oil and 58.5% cornstarch) ; diet 3, high fat-low carbohydrate (20% soybean oil and 50.5% cornstarch). Insulin sensitivity was higher in the order of LF-HC, MF-HC and HF-LC diet groups (p<0.05), i.e, lipogenesis was higher at all insuline concentration in the explants from rats fed LF-HC diet. However, thers was no significant difference in body weight gain and epididymal adipose tissue weight among treatments. Exp't II ; Effects of Energy Restriction on Insulin Sensitivity. Twelve rats were grouped into ad libitum feeding and restricted feeding(70% of ad libitum). The experimental diet was medium fat-medium carbohydrat diet as used in the Exp't I. Restricted feeding group tended to show higher insulin sensitivity compared to ad libitum group. However, there was no statistical difference between two groups. As expected, body weight gain and epididymal adipose tissue were higher in the ad libitum group. In summary, the resutls of the current study showed that the epididymal adipose tissue taken from the rats fed low fat-high carbohydrate diet showed higher insulin sensitivity compared to those fed high fat-low carbohydrate, and that resticted feeding tended to elevate insulin sensitivity in these tissues.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.217-222
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• 2004

흰쥐에게 동충하초 추출분말 처리 사료를 식이한 결과 중성지질, 총 콜레스테롤 및 인지질 함량의 감소효과는 중성지질에서 가장 뛰어난 효과를 보인 반면 총 콜레스테롤 및 인지질 함량 감소에는 상대적으로 그 효과가 낮은 것으로 판명되었다. 이 때, 이들 지질성분의 함량 감소에 미치는 동충하초 추출분말의 처리효과는 3%(w/w)가 적정수준 이었다. 혈장 포도당 농도는 동충하초 추출분말 처리량이 증가할수록 감소하는 반비례의 관계를 나타내었으나 처리량의 증가에 따른 비례적 감소는 아닌 것으로 밝혀졌다. 혈장, 췌장, 근육조직의 인슐린 분비량의 변화는 혈장 포도당 농도변화와 거의 유사한 경향을 보였는데, 동충하초 추출분말의 처리량과 인슐린 분비량 사이에는 처리량의 증가에 따라 지속적으로 인슐린 분비량이 감소하는 정의 상관관계가 도출 되었다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2005

Objective: This study was performed to investigate the effects of pioglitazone, an insulin sensitizing agent, on insulin resistance, ovarian function and intraovarian stromal blood flow in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Material and Methods: Thirty patients with PCOS, aged 18~34 years, were recruited. Criteria for diagnosis of PCOS were as defined in 2003 Rotterdam consensus. They were treated for 6 months with pioglitazone at a dose of 30 mg/day orally. The hormonal blood profile, fasting serum glucose levels, a glycemic response to 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and an ovarian stromal artery (OSA) blood flow were assessed at baseline and after 6 months of treatment. Results: Eighteen (60.0%) of 30 patients treated with pioglitazone demonstrated a spontaneous ovulation After pioglitazone treatment, fasting insulin concentrations, serum glucose levels after 75 g OGTT significantly decreased (p=0.001, p=0.04, respectively), and fasting glucose to insulin (G/I) ratio significantly increased (p<0.001). The pioglitazone treatment induced a significant reduction in serum LH, testosterone (T) and free T levels (p<0.001, p=0.02, p=0.002, respectively). The resistance index (RI) values of OSA significantly increased after treatment (p<0.001). In analyzing pioglitazone-treated patients according to their body mass index (BMI), nonobese group as well as obese group showed a significant improvement in fasting G/I ratio (p<0.01). The pioglitazone treatment induced a significant reduction in serum LH and free T levels in nonobese group (p<0.001, p<0.05, respectively) as well as obese group (p=0.001, p<0.05, respectively). The RI values of OSA significantly increased in both nonobese and obese groups after pioglitazone treatment (p<0.001, p=0.003, respectively). Conclusions: Pioglitazone could ameliorate the glycoinsulinemic metabolism, and this beneficial effects of this drug could improve the endocrine-reproductive condition associated with the decrease of ovarian stromal artery blood flow, in both nonobese and obese patients with PCOS.