Body mass index predicts aldosterone production in hypertensive postmenopausal women

Women in postmenopausal period of their life face various physical and physiological changes causing lack of estrogen and progesterone hormones, changes in the reproductive and genitals organs, vasomotor system in the body along with mood related symptoms such as anxiety, etc. Lifestyle, body fat distribution and anthropometric changes adds on to the bone strength in postmenopausal women. It may be a risk factor for osteoporotic fracture, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, etc. Core strength and stability is greatly influenced by body composition and adiposity. The aim of the study was to correlate the core strength assessed with the Body Mass Index (BMI) among postmenopausal women. The objective of the study is to find the correlation between the core strength assessed with the Body Mass Index using 60° flexion test, Beiring Sorenson test and Unilateral Hip Bridge Endurance test among postmenopausal women with age ranging from 46-70 years. 96 healthy postmenopausal women in Karad city with a natural history of menopause were selected for the study. Based upon BMI values, the subjects were grouped as Underweight (<18.5 kg/m2), Normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m2), Overweight (25-29.9 kg/m2 and more). The outcome values for strength were correlated with the BMI of postmenopausal women. In the study, the Pearson correlation(r) was -0.361 and the P value was 0.0003 showing extremely significant correlation between the BMI and 60° Flexion test. For the Beiring Sorenson Test, the Pearson correlation value was -0.305 and the P value was 0.0025 showing very significant correlation between the BMI and Beiring Sorenson Test. Correlation of BMI and Unilateral Hip Bridge Endurance Test shows a Pearson Correlation value of -0.322 and the P value 0.0013 claiming very significant correlation between the BMI and Unilateral Hip Bridge Endurance Test. The study concludes that there is a significantly negative correlation between the core strength and stability with the Body Mass Index among postmenopausal women.

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Snacking may improve dietary fiber density and is associated with a lower body mass index in postmenopausal women

Nutrition ◽

10.1016/j.nut.2020.111063 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 83 ◽

pp. 111063

Author(s):

Aleksandra Skoczek-Rubińska ◽

Agata Muzsik-Kazimierska ◽

Agata Chmurzynska ◽

Prof. Jarosław Walkowiak ◽

Joanna Bajerska

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Dietary Fiber ◽

Body Mass ◽

Lower Body ◽

Fiber Density ◽

Lower Body Mass Index

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Factors Predicting the Response to a Vitamin D-Fortified Milk in Healthy Postmenopausal Women

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11112641 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 2641 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rebeca Reyes-Garcia ◽

Antonia Garcia-Martin ◽

Santiago Palacios ◽

Nancy Salas ◽

Nicolas Mendoza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Vitamin D ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Body Mass ◽

Body Fat ◽

Dietary Intervention ◽

The Body ◽

Hydroxyvitamin D ◽

Percentage Of Body Fat ◽

Fortified Milk

Background: Milk products fortified with vitamin D may constitute an alternative to pharmacological supplements for reaching the optimal levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]. Our aim was to analyze the response of serum 25(OH)D and its predictive factors in postmenopausal healthy women after a dietary intervention with a milk fortified with vitamin D and calcium. Methods: We designed a prospective study including 305 healthy postmenopausal women who consumed a fortified milk with calcium (900 mg/500 mL) and vitamin D3 (600 IU/500 mL) daily for 24 months. Results: The 25(OH)D concentrations at 24 months were correlated to weight, to body mass index, to the percentage of fat, triglycerides and to baseline 25(OH)D levels. We found significant differences in the levels of 25(OH)D at 24 months according to baseline 25(OH)D levels (p < 0.001) and body mass index (p = 0.019) expressed at quartiles. Multivariate analysis showed an association between levels of 25(OH)D after the intervention and at baseline 25(OH)D (Beta = 0.47, p < 0.001) and percentage of body fat (Beta = −0.227, p = 0.049), regardless of the body mass index. Conclusions: In healthy postmenopausal women, the improvement in 25(OH)D after an intervention with a fortified milk for 24 months depends mainly on the baseline levels of serum 25(OH)D and on the percentage of body fat.

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Joint associations of physical activity and body mass index with the risk of established excess body fatness-related cancers among postmenopausal women

Cancer Causes & Control ◽

10.1007/s10552-020-01365-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Maret L. Maliniak ◽

Susan M. Gapstur ◽

Lauren E. McCullough ◽

Erika Rees-Punia ◽

Mia M. Gaudet ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Body Mass ◽

Body Fatness ◽

Joint Associations

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Effect of BMI(Body Mass Index) on BMD (Bone Mineral Density) in Postmenopausal Women

Journal of Dhaka Medical College ◽

10.3329/jdmc.v28i1.45758 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 60-66

Author(s):

Tabassum Ghani ◽

Subinoy Krishna Paul ◽

Afrina Begum ◽

Noorjahan ◽

Mandira Sarkar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Bone Loss ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Body Mass ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Significant Positive Correlation ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Medical College

Menopause is commonly associated with rapid bone loss and this bone loss manifests as a significant decrease in bone mineral density (BMD). Body weight or body mass index is the most important factor which influences BMD. Aim of this study was to evaluate the association between BMI and BMD in post menopausal women. Also to measure the correlation between age, duration of menopause, weight with BMD. This cross-sectional study was undertaken in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka from January, 2012 to December, 2012. The study included women of 50 to 70 years who had menopause with three or more parity. Total 100 women were evaluated by history taking, physical examination and laboratory investigation (BMD).The results showed that there was significant positive correlation between BMI and BMD value of L1-4 and total femur (Pearson‘s coefficient was +0.285, P<0.01 and +.350, P<.001). There was also significant positive correlation between weight and T- score of L1-4 (r =+ .482, P<.01) and Total femur (r = +.513, P< .01). In addition, significant negative correlation was found between BMD with age and duration of menopause. It can be concluded that in postmenopausal women as the BMI decreases bone mineral density also decreases. So, adequate weight and BMI necessary for the prevention of osteoporosis. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 28, No.1, April, 2019, Page 60-66

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