scholarly journals Structured Water: effects on animals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael I Lindinger
Keyword(s):  
Biological Systems ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
Tissue Conductivity ◽  
Bonding Structure ◽  
Water Structuring

Abstract This review focuses on the effects of structured water on animals when it is consumed on a daily basis. Structured water is liquid water that is given altered H-bonding structure by treatment with various forms of energy including magnetic fields and light. While most of the research has been conducted on ‘magnetized’ water, which has structure of short duration, recent research has examined effects of a structured water with stability of at least 3.5 months. A variety of laboratory and farm animals have been studied over the past twenty years. Consistent (three or more studies) responses amongst animals consuming structured water for one month or more include increased rate of growth, reduced markers of oxidative stress, improved glycemic and insulinemic responses in diabetics, improved blood lipid profile, improved semen and spermatozoa quality, and increased tissue conductivity as measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis. While it is known that fluids in and around cells and molecules are structured, it remains unknown if this endogenous water structuring is influenced by drinking structured waters. The mechanisms by which structured water affects biological systems are unknown and require investigation. Effects of structured water, when taken up by biological systems, are likely associated with altered water structuring around biological surfaces, such as proteins and membranes.

732-P: Effect of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D on Blood Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetics

Diabetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 732-P
Author(s):  
NAN LI ◽  
YANRU WANG ◽  
BING ZHU ◽  
HANG SUN ◽  
PENG YANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Type 2 Diabetics ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D

scholarly journals Co-Treatment of Purified Annatto Oil (Bixa orellana L.) and Its Granules (Chronic®) Improves the Blood Lipid Profile and Bone Protective Effects of Testosterone in the Orchiectomy-Induced Osteoporosis in Wistar Rats

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (16) ◽  
pp. 4720
Author(s):  
Arlindo César Matias Pereira ◽  
Helison de Oliveira Carvalho ◽  
Danna Emanuelle Santos Gonçalves ◽  
Karyny Roberta Tavares Picanço ◽  
Abrahão Victor Tavares de Lima Teixeira dos dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Calcium Concentration ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
Bone Calcium ◽  
Weight Structure

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of co-treatment with purified annatto oil (PAO) or its granules (GRA, Chronic®) with that of testosterone on the orchiectomy-induced osteoporosis in Wistar rats. After surgery, rats were treated from day 7 until day 45 with testosterone only (TES, 7 mg/kg, IM) or TES + PAO or GRA (200 mg/kg, p.o.). The following parameters were evaluated: food/water intake, weight, HDL, LDL, glucose, triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), alkaline phosphatase levels, blood phosphorus and calcium contents, femur weight, structure (through scanning electron microscopy), and calcium content (through atomic absorption spectrophotometry). Our results show that orchiectomy could significantly change the blood lipid profile and decrease bone integrity parameters. Testosterone reposition alone could improve some endpoints, including LDL, TC, bone weight, and bone calcium concentration. However, other parameters were not significantly improved. Co-treatment with PAO or GRA improved the blood lipid profile and bone integrity more significantly and improved some endpoints not affected by testosterone reposition alone (such as TG levels and trabeculae sizes). The results suggest that co-treatment with annatto products improved the blood lipid profile and the anti-osteoporosis effects of testosterone. Overall, GRA had better results than PAO.

scholarly journals Effect of position and exercise on measurement of muscle quantity and quality: towards a standardised pragmatic protocol for clinical practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly Welch ◽  
Zeinab Majid ◽  
Isabelle Andrews ◽  
Zaki Hassan-Smith ◽  
Vicky Kamwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Skeletal Muscle Mass ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Vastus Intermedius ◽  
Total Body

Abstract Background Ultrasonography is an emerging non-invasive bedside tool for muscle quantity/quality assessment; Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is an alternative non-invasive bedside measure of body composition, recommended for evaluation of sarcopenia in clinical practice. We set out to assess impact of position and exercise upon measures towards protocol standardisation. Methods Healthy volunteers aged 18–35 were recruited. Bilateral Anterior Thigh Thickness (BATT; rectus femoris and vastus intermedius), BATT: Subcutaneous Ratio (BATT:SCR), and rectus femoris echogenicity were measured using ultrasound and BIA was performed; 1) lying with upper body at 45° (Reclined), 2) lying fully supine at 180o (Supine), 3) sat in a chair with upper body at 90o (Sitting), and 4) after exercise Reclined. Variability of Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM) by two different equations from BIA (SMM-Janssen, SMM-Sergi), phase angle, fat percentage, and total body (TBW), extracellular (ECW), and intracellular water (ICW) were assessed. Results Forty-four participants (52% female; mean 25.7 years-old (SD 5.0)) were recruited. BATT increased from Reclined to Sitting (+ 1.45 cm, 1.27–1.63), and after exercise (+ 0.51, 0.29–0.73). Echogenicity reduced from Reclined to Sitting (− 2.1, − 3.9 – -0.26). SMM-Sergi declined from Reclined to Supine (− 0.65 kg, − 1.08 – − 0.23) and after exercise (− 0.70 kg, − 1.27 – -0.14). ECW increased from Reclined to Sitting (+ 1.19 L, 0.04–2.35). There were no other statistically significant changes. Conclusion Standardisation of protocols is especially important for assessment of muscle quantity by ultrasonography; BIA measurements may also vary dependent on the equations used. Where possible, participants should be rested prior to muscle ultrasonography and BIA, and flexion of the knees should be avoided.

scholarly journals Muscle quantity and function measurements are acceptable to older adults during and post- hospitalisation: results of a questionnaire-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly Welch ◽  
Carolyn Greig ◽  
Tahir Masud ◽  
Thomas A. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Queen Elizabeth Hospital ◽  
Elective Colorectal Surgery

Abstract Background To evaluate the acceptability of handgrip strength, gait speed, quadriceps ultrasound, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to older adults conducted during and following hospitalisation. Methods Questionnaire-based study conducted upon completion of prospective cohort study, with follow-up in either Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), UK, or participant’s own home following recent admission to QEHB. Outcome measures were acceptability as defined by total multi-domain score for each test (maximum score 35), and by frailty status. Results Forty adults aged 70 years and older admitted for emergency abdominal surgery, elective colorectal surgery, or acute bacterial infections (general medicine) participated. Handgrip strength (median 33, IQR 30–35; p = 0.001), gait speed (median 32, IQR 30–35; p = 0.002), ultrasound quadriceps (median 33, IQR 31–35; p = 0.001), and BIA (median 33.5, IQR 31–35; p = 0.001) were considered highly acceptable. Participants responded positively that they enjoyed participating in these tests, and considered these tests of importance. There was no difference in scores between tests (p = 0.166). Individual total test scores did not differ between patients with and without frailty. Qualitative data are also presented on drivers for research participation. Conclusions Handgrip strength, gait speed, ultrasound quadriceps, and BIA are acceptable tests to older adults during and following hospitalisation. Our results may serve as standards when evaluating acceptability of other tests. Trial registration Prospectively registered February 2019: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03858192

scholarly journals POS-129 BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS IN DETERMINING BODY COMPOSITION IN SRI LANKAN PATIENTS WITH LUPUS NEPHRITIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. S52
Author(s):  
D. BASNAYAKE ◽  
A. Nayanamali ◽  
H. Amarathunga ◽  
N. Erandika ◽  
J. Pathiraja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Lupus Nephritis ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Sri Lankan
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