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Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and Its Effects in Human Disease: Emphasizing Its Role in Inflammation, Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Syndrome
(Springer, 2018)
Purpose of Review. Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a perennial shrub with zero calorie content that has been increasing in popularity for its potential use as an adjuvant in the treatment of obesity. The level of evidence supporting general benefits to human health is insufficient. We conducted a review of the literature summarizing the current knowledge and role in human disease.
Recent Findings. Despite stevia’s minimal systemic absorption, studies have been promising regarding its potential benefits against inflammation, carcinogenesis, ...
Estudio piloto de la prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en estudiantes de la institución universitaria Colegio Mayor de Antioquia en Medellín y la Universidad de Santander. Cúcuta, Colombia
(Sociedad Latinoamericana de Hipertensión, 2019)
Antecedentes: El síndrome metabólico (SM) es una condición
que predispone al individuo al desarrollo de enfermedades
cardiovasculares, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y sus
complicaciones. Debido a que su prevalencia se encuentra
en aumento, se ha convertido en un problema de salud
mundial que debe manejarse desde la prevención temprana
y la promoción de hábitos saludables.
Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de SM en un grupo
de jóvenes universitarios de la Institución Universitaria Colegio
Mayor de Antioquia y la Universidad de Santander.
Diseño ...
Age-specific waist circumference cutoff-points for abdominal obesity diagnosis: a personalized strategy for a large Venezuelan population
(Springer, 2021)
Background
Evidence shows that the ageing process is a determining factor in fat distribution, composition, and functionality. The goal of this research was to determine cut-off points for waist circumference according to age in the adult population from Maracaibo city, Venezuela.
Methodology
The Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence Study is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with multi-stage randomized sampling. In this post-hoc analysis 1902 individuals ≥18 years and from both sexes were evaluated. Waist circumference ROC curves were built for ...