Body cell mass repletion and improved quality of life in HIV-infected individuals receiving oxandrolone

AbstractPrevious studies on the association between thyroid function and body composition are conflicting and showed strong differences across age groups. Our aim was to clarify age-specific associations of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels with markers of body composition including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, fat mass (FM), fat-free mass (FFM) and body cell mass (BCM). We used data from two independent population-based cohorts within the framework of the Study of Health in Pomerania. The study population included 5656 individuals aged 20 to 90 years. Markers of body composition were measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Serum TSH levels were significantly positively associated with BMI (β = 0.16; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.06 to 0.27), waist circumference (β = 0.35; 95% CI: 0.08 to 0.62) and FM (β = 0.32; 95% CI: 0.12 to 0.52), but not with FFM and BCM. Interaction analysis revealed positive associations of serum TSH levels with BMI, waist circumference, FM, FFM and BCM in individuals older than 60 years, while no such associations were observed in younger individuals. We demonstrated that lower serum TSH levels were accompanied with lower values of BMI, waist circumference, FM, FFM, and BCM in the elderly, while no such associations were observed in younger individuals.

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PP090-MON RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF A WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE ON BODY CELL MASS IN 262 TUBE FED PATIENTS

Clinical Nutrition Supplements ◽

10.1016/s1744-1161(12)70429-5 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 173-174

Author(s):

A. Franceschelli ◽

G. Cappello

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Whey Protein ◽

Cell Mass ◽

Whey Protein Concentrate ◽

Protein Concentrate ◽

Body Cell Mass ◽

Body Cell

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Associations among body composition, inflammatory profile and disease extent in ulcerative colitis patients

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/1806-9282.64.02.133 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. 133-139 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ana Paula Signori Urbano ◽

Ligia Yukie Sassaki ◽

Mariana de Souza Dorna ◽

Paula Torres Presti ◽

Maria Antonieta de Barros Leite Carvalhaes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ulcerative Colitis ◽

Body Composition ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Clinical Remission ◽

Inflammatory Markers ◽

Cell Mass ◽

Body Cell Mass ◽

Disease Extent ◽

Body Cell ◽

Inflammatory Profile

Summary Objective: The aim of our study was to assess body composition status and its association with inflammatory profile and extent of intestinal damage in ulcerative colitis patients during clinical remission. Method: This is a cross-sectional study in which body composition data (phase angle [PhA], fat mass [FM], triceps skin fold thickness [TSFt], mid-arm circumference [MAC], mid-arm muscle circumference [MAMC], adductor pollicis muscle thickness [APMt]), inflammatory profile (C-reactive protein [CRP], a1-acid glycoprotein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR]) and disease extent were recorded. Results: The mean age of the 59 patients was 48.1 years; 53.3% were women. Most patients were in clinical remission (94.9%) and 3.4% was malnourished according to body mass index. PhA was inversely correlated with inflammatory markers such as CRP (R=-0.59; p<0.001) and ESR (R=-0.46; p<0.001) and directly correlated with lean mass: MAMC (R=0.31; p=0.01) and APMt (R=0.47; p<0.001). Lean mass was inversely correlated with non-specific inflammation marker (APMt vs. ESR) and directly correlated with hemoglobin values (MAMC vs. hemoglobin). Logistic regression analysis revealed that body cell mass was associated with disease extent (OR 0.92; 95CI 0.87-0.97; p<0.01). Conclusion: PhA was inversely correlated with inflammatory markers and directly correlated with lean mass. Acute inflammatory markers were correlated with disease extent. Body cell mass was associated with disease extent.

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