Functional and nutritional health benefit of cold-pressed oils: a review

Practical applications of bulk YBa2Cu3O7−x materials have been limited because of their inadequate critical current density (jc) and poor mechanical properties. Several recent reports have indicated that the addition of Ag to the YBa2Cu3O7−x system is beneficial in improving both mechanical and superconducting properties. However, detailed studies concerning the effect of Ag on the microstructural development of the cermet system have been lacking. Here, we present some observations on the microstructural evolution in the YBa2Cu3O7−x/Ag composite system.The composite samples were prepared by mixing various amounts (2.5 - 50 wt%) AgNO3 in the YBa2Cu3O7−x nitrate precursor solution. These solutions were then spray dried and the resulting powders were either cold pressed or tape cast. The microstructures of the sintered samples were analyzed using SEM (Philips 515) and an analytical TEM (Philips 430T).The SEM micrographs of the compacts with 2.5 and 50 wt% Ag addition sintered at 915°C (below the melting point of Ag) for 1 h in air are displayed in Figs. 1 and 2, respectively.

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Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence - Micronutrient Intake and Status Globally

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831/a000068 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 81 (4) ◽

pp. 238-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽

Paul Walter

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Human Health ◽

Old Age ◽

Molecular Basis ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽

New Science ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Micronutrient Intake

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.

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The Familywise Error Rate of a Simultaneous Confidence Band for the Net Health Benefit Function

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e549302012-001 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Morris Meisner ◽

Eugene Laska ◽

Carole Siegel ◽

Joseph Wanderling

Keyword(s):

Error Rate ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Confidence Band ◽

Familywise Error Rate ◽

Benefit Function ◽

Simultaneous Confidence Band

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Within trial cost-effectiveness of a structured lifestyle intervention in adults with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes: Results from the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) Study

10.2337/figshare.13084802 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ping Zhang ◽

Karen M. Atkinson ◽

George Bray ◽

Haiying Chen ◽

Jeanne M. Clark ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Lifestyle Intervention ◽

Health Utility Index ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Health Utility ◽

Health Care Expenditures ◽

Quality Adjusted Life Year

OBJECTIVE To assess the cost-effectiveness (CE) of an intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) compared to standard diabetes support and education (DSE) in adults with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes, as implemented in the Action for Health in Diabetes study. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Data were from 4,827 participants during the first 9 years of the study from 2001 to 2012. Information on Health Utility Index-2 and -3, SF-6D, and Feeling Thermometer [FT]), cost of delivering the interventions, and health expenditures were collected during the study. CE was measured by incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in costs per quality-adjusted life year (QALY). Future costs and QALYs were discounted at 3% annually. Costs were in 2012 US dollars. RESULTS <a>Over the </a>9 years studied, the mean cumulative intervention costs and mean cumulative health care expenditures were $11,275 and $64,453 per person for ILI and $887 and $68,174 for DSE. Thus, ILI cost $6,666 more per person than DSE. Additional QALYs gained by ILI were not statistically significant measured by the HUIs and were 0.17 and 0.16, respectively, measured by SF-6D and FT. The ICERs ranged from no health benefit with a higher cost based on HUIs, to $96,458/QALY and $43,169/QALY, respectively, based on SF-6D and FT. Conclusions Whether ILI was cost-effective over the 9-year period is unclear because different health utility measures led to different conclusions.

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ANALISIS MANFAAT PELAYANAN KESEHATAN YANG DITERIMA PASIEN BPJS KESEHATAN DI PUSKESMAS LEMPAKE KOTA SAMARINDA TAHUN 2015

KESMAS UWIGAMA: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.24903/kujkm.v2i1.304 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Herry Farjam ◽

Nita Violen Tamaela

Keyword(s):

Health Insurance ◽

Frequency Distribution ◽

Preventive Care ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Social Health Insurance ◽

Total Sample ◽

Health Centers ◽

Insurance Program ◽

Health Agencies ◽

Survey Approach

As organizer of social health insurance, social security health agencies continue to work so that all health facilities in Indonesia to support the passage of the health insurance program optimally so that all participants BPJS health benefit services. The purpose of this study was to determine the benefits of health care received by patients in health centers health BPJS participants Lempake cities Samarinda 2015 consists of variable promotive, preventive care, and curative services.The research method used is descriptive quantitative survey approach. The total sample is 100 patients. Data analysis using frequency distribution. Resulth of analysis using frequency distribution of 100 respondents showed that patients benefit as much as 89 respondents promotive services, patients feel the benefits of preventive care as much as 66 respondents, and patients feel the benefits of curative services as much as 95 respondents.

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Oil of lime (cold pressed), Mexican type [Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle], obtained by mechanical means

10.3403/03045737u ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Citrus Aurantifolia ◽

Cold Pressed

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Low sodium intake--cardiovascular health benefit or risk?

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.718556098.793499343 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

André Coetzee

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Sodium Intake ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Low Sodium

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A Comprehensive Review on Pharmacology and Toxicology of Bioactive Compounds of Lagerstroemia Speciosa (L.) Pers.

Current Traditional Medicine ◽

10.2174/2215083806999201211213931 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 06 ◽

Author(s):

Surya Kant Tripathi ◽

Sunayna Behera ◽

Munmun Panda ◽

Gokhan Zengin ◽

Bijesh K. Biswal

Keyword(s):

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Pharmacological Properties ◽

Lagerstroemia Speciosa ◽

Novel Drugs ◽

Corosolic Acid ◽

Current Article ◽

Preclinical And Clinical Studies

Background: Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers is one of the most valuable plants due to its ornamental and pharmacological relevance. It is known for its anti-diabetic activity with proved potent blood sugar-lowering activity. The anti-diabetic activity is due to presence of its biologically active component corosolic acid. Moreover, L. speciosa and its novel purified compounds are also well-known for its several biological activities with beneficial health benefit on the human being. Objectives: This review provides a summary of pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and pharmacological properties of L. speciosa and its purified phytochemicals which may help researchers for building up new researches in near future. Methods: The current article is prepared by collecting through various online and offline databases. Preliminary source of study and data collection for outlining the review was research articles and reviews that have been already published by many reputed publishers, including Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis imprints, BMC, Willy, The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Environmental health prospective (EHP), and PLOS One. Result: The available studies results suggested that the L. speciosa and its phytochemicals showed antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-obesity, and cardio-protective activities. Pharmacokinetic stud-ies suggested the low bioavailability of its purified compounds. However, nano-encapsulation can improve the bioavaila-bility related issue and effectively potentiate the medicinal properties of its constituents. Conclusion: Considering the worthy pharmacological properties, L. speciosa is considered as a potent source of several novel drugs. Though, still preclinical and clinical studies are needed to reveal the targets, molecular mechanisms, bioavail-ability, and toxicity of its constituents.

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