IMPACT OF YOGIC PRACTICES ON PHYSIOLOGICAL SELECTED FACTORS OF OVERWEIGHT ADULT WOMEN

Abstract BackgroundObesity contributes to several cardiometabolic diseases, such as dyslipidemia, as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle and genetic factors. The methylation profile of genes involved in appetite control and metabolism, such as LEP (leptin) and POMC (proopiomelanocortin) and altered lipid levels can contribute to obesity, and these epigenetic changes have been associated with the effects of diet composition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the methylation levels of LEP and POMC genes and lipid profile values after intervention with dietary folate and hazelnut oil in overweight women.MethodsDouble-blind, placebo, controlled intervention study with 40 overweight adult women. Participants were randomized into four groups for 8 weeks: G1, 300 g of vegetables and 191 µg / day of folate and hazelnut oil; G2, 300 g of vegetables and 191 µg / day of folate and placebo; G3, 300 g of vegetables and 94 µg / day of folate and hazelnut oil; G4, the individuals were only accompanied. In addition to the levels of methylation, food consumption, anthropometric measurements, biochemical variables of lipid profile were evaluated.ResultsAfter the intervention, the participants presented reduction in the methylation levels of the studied genes in the three intervention groups in the LEP gene: G1 (p = 0.00), G2 (p = 0.00) and G3 (p = 0.00); in the POMC gene: G1 (p = 0.01), G2 (p = 0.02) and G3 (p = 0.01), and in the lipid profile, G1 reduced the levels of LDL-c (p = 0.04), HDL-c (p = 0.00) and Triglycerides (p = 0.04); in G3 there was a reduction in total cholesterol levels (p = 0.00), LDL-c (p = 0.00) and HDL-c (p = 0.00), and in G4 there was a reduction in total cholesterol values (p = 0.00), LDL-c (p = 0.00), HDL-c (p = 0.00) and triglycerides (p = 0.00), and also, an association in G2 between the POMC methylation levels with triglycerides (p = 0.00).ConclusionThe study provided evidence of a normocaloric intervention with dietary folate and hazelnut oil supplementation on the methylation levels of LEP and POMC genes and the role they can play in lipid metabolism.Trial registrationISRCTN, NCT04523532. Registered 21 August 2020, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04523532

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Weight Loss for Women: Studies of Smokers and Nonsmokers Using Hypnosis and Multicomponent Treatments with and without Overt Aversion

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1997.80.3.931 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 80 (3) ◽

pp. 931-933 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

David L. Johnson

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Body Mass ◽

Adult Women ◽

Women Studies ◽

Women Smokers ◽

Weight Losses ◽

Index Study ◽

Overweight Adult

Study 1 compared overweight adult women smokers ( n = 50) and nonsmokers ( n = 50) in an hypnosis-based, weight-loss program. Smokers and nonsmokers achieved significant weight losses and decreases in Body Mass Index. Study 2 treated 100 women either in an hypnosis only ( n = 50) or an overt aversion and hypnosis ( n = 50) program. This multicomponent follow-up study replicated significant weight losses and declines in Body Mass Index. The overt aversion and hypnosis program yielded significantly lower posttreatment weights and a greater average number of pounds lost.

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DOES THE ACCUMULATION OF 150 MINUTES OF EXERCISE PER WEEK IMPROVE WEIGHT LOSS AND FAT LOSS IN OVERWEIGHT ADULT WOMEN?

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1097/00005768-199805001-00256 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement) ◽

pp. 46

Author(s):

J M Jakicic ◽

R R Wing ◽

C Winters

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Adult Women ◽

Fat Loss ◽

Overweight Adult

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Participation in Multicomponent Hypnosis Treatment Programs for Women's Weight Loss with and without Overt Aversion

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1996.79.2.659 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 79 (2) ◽

pp. 659-668 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

David L. Johnson ◽

Richard T. Karkut

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Electric Shock ◽

Behavior Management ◽

Treatment Programs ◽

Adult Women ◽

Weight Losses ◽

Overweight Adult

Studies of hypnotic, covert and overt aversive techniques have yielded equivocal results when each has been examined for a singular effect on weight lost. Some have advocated study of effective combinations of techniques before investing in other applications. Two programs of hypnosis, imagery, diet, tape, behavior management and support but differing in the overt use of aversion (electric shock, disgusting tastes, smells) were examined. A total of 172 overweight adult women were treated, 86 in a hypnosis only and 86 in an overt aversion and hypnosis program. Both programs achieved significant weight losses. Although subjects who received overt aversion attained somewhat more desired goals and lost more weight than subjects receiving only hypnosis, the differences were not significant.

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Effect of tomato and red guava juice on blood glucose level in overweight woman

JURNAL GIZI INDONESIA ◽

10.14710/jgi.9.2.80-85 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 80-85

Author(s):

Aghnia Ilma Izzati ◽

Mohammad Jaelani ◽

Yuwono Setiadi ◽

Enny Rahmawati ◽

Yulianto Yulianto

Keyword(s):

Blood Glucose ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Tomato Juice ◽

Repeated Measure ◽

Control Group ◽

Adult Women ◽

Glucose Levels ◽

Blood Glucose Levels ◽

Overweight Adult

Background: Based on the results of Riskesdas 2018 that the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia showed an increase from 6.9% to 8.5%. Overweight is closely related to impaired blood glucose, insulin resistance, and decreased insulin secretion. Preventive efforts that have been made using non-pharmacological treatments, such as increasing the intake of fiber and lycopene from fruits.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of tomato juice and guava juice on blood glucose levels in overweight women.Materials and Methods: The study design is a true experiment conducted in 11subjects in treatment group and 11 subjects in control group. The subject of this study were overweight adult women 45-55 years. Blood sampling was taken in the morning, then glucose levels were measured using the GOD-PAP method (Glucose Para Amino Phenazone). We gave 600 ml of tomato juice and red guava every day for 21 days. To find the effect of juice on fasting blood glucose levels controlled by nutrient intake and physical exercise using the Repeated Measure ANOVA test.Results: In the treatment group, there was a decrease of 3.24 mg/dl in blood glucose levels; while, in the control group, the decrease in blood glucose levels was only 0.26 mg/dl. However, we found no statistically significant differences in both groups.Conclusions: Consumption of tomato juice and red guava reduced fasting blood glucose.

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