1. Some types of probiotics found in yogurt, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, have been shown to lessen the uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a common disorder that affects the colon. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
#WorldDiabetesDay 2020: Information on Diabetes & management by making suitable lifestyle changes.
1. Understanding Diabetes - types, risk factors & how it occurs 2. Diagnosis of Diabetes Type 2 & Prediabetes - HbA1C, Fasting & post-meal 3. Effects of Diabetes on the body. (1/4)
4. How to prevent diabetes type 2? 5. Diet for Diabetes type 2: This is individualized. A low carb, moderate-protein diet plan is recommended for the Indian population. However, intermittent fasting & the Ketogenic diet are showing promising results in managing diabetes. (2/4)
6. Glycemic Index (GI): Understanding the GI of foods is crucial in managing diabetes.
A. What is GI?
B. GI of some common foods. Chose foods that are low in GI. Moderate GI foods can be taken sometimes. Avoid high GI foods. High GI foods also lead to weight gain. (3/4)
1. You don't need to eat every 2-3 hours 2. Meat doesn't rot in your colon 3. Eggs are one of the healthy foods you can eat 4. Surgery drinks are the most fattening product in the modern diet.
5. Low fat doesn't mean healthy 6. Fruit juices aren't that different from soft drinks 7. Feeding your gut bacteria is critical 8. Cholesterol isn't the enemy 9. Weight loss supplements rarely work 10. Neither carbs nor fats make you fat.
11. Junk foods are addictive 12. Omega 6 containing vegetable oils such as sunflower, soybean & corn oils contribute to oxidative stress 13. Organic or gluten free doesn't mean healthy 14. Your weight is not correlated to your health status 15. There's no perfect diet.
I have reported 16 articles before. Unfortunately, some still think there's a lack of 'evidence'. Reporting 8 more studies. Now we have 22 articles including an RCT. It's time to act. We have enough evidence to work on.
1. Study involving 185 Germans revealed 14.7 times more risk of death from #COVID19 patients with 12 ng/dl Vit-D level. mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9…
2. A retrospective, observational analysis in 191,779 COVID 19 patients from 50 states of Columbia revealed a positive association between lower #SARSCoV2 positivity rates and higher circulating 25(OH)D levels.
Tomato:One of the most basic vegetables (originally a fruit) in Indian cuisine is a powerhouse of nutrients - Vitamin K1, B9, C, potassium, antioxidants - lycopene, beta-carotene, naringenin & chlorogenic acid.
Thread discussing the potential role of tomato in health promotion.
1. Nutritive value: 95% water & 5% carbs & fibre. A 100 g small raw tomato contains 1.5 g of insoluble fibres, great for our gut health.
2. Potassium: Associated with a lower risk of stroke & cardiovascular diseases. A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving ~247k subjects reported higher dietary potassium intake is associated with lower rates of stroke & other heart ailments. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21371638/
#VitaminD and Respiratory illness: Why D is crucial in #COVID19 management?
Evidence on Vitamin D physiology has revealed that Vitamin D not just plays a role in calcium homeostasis but a crucial component to prevent respiratory illnesses.
Thread with 12 studies.
1. Respiratory Tract Infection:
A. A study from India involving 80 cases & 70 controls, aged 2-60 months concluded that subclinical D def. & nonexclusive breastfeeding were significant risk factors for severe Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. nature.com/articles/16018…
1.B. Epidemic Influenza: Hope-Simpson hypothesized that solar radiation produced a ‘seasonal stimulus’ that profoundly affected the pathogenesis of influenza A. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…