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50 Substances Researched for Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
NameACCKFocus
Catechin 220Locked
Coconut Oil220Locked
Arginine212Locked
Lignans212Locked
Soy Protein 212Locked
Vitamin D211Locked
Barley110Locked
Baru Nut110Locked
Beta-glucan110Locked
Chocolate110Locked
Coconut110Locked
Curcumin110Locked
Cypress Oil 110Locked
Fiber110Locked
Grapefruit seed oil 110Locked
Green Tea110Locked
Isoflavones110Locked
Legumes110Locked
Melatonin110Locked
Onion110Locked
Selenium110Locked
Turmeric110Locked
Whey110Locked
Licorice36Locked
Garcinia cambogia24Locked
Bitter Melon12Locked
Black Cohosh12Locked
Blueberry12Locked
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)12Locked
Carnitine12Locked
Chickpea12Locked
Chinese Skullcap 12Locked
Chromium12Locked
Enterodiol12Locked
Fenugreek12Locked
Fish Oil12Locked
Flavonoids12Locked
Flaxseed12Locked
Gymnema Sylvestre12Locked
Honeydew (melon)12Locked
L-Carnitine12Locked
Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG)12Locked
Tart Cherry12Locked
Xylitol12Locked
Yerba Mate12Locked
Anthocyanins11Locked
Berries: All11Locked
Genistein11Locked
Grapefruit11Locked
Resveratrol11Locked
4 Problem Substances Researched for Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
NameACCKFocus
Fructose120Locked
Sugar Sweetened Beverages110Locked
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)24Locked
Aspartame12Locked
7 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
NameACCKFocus
Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet330Locked
Exercise330Locked
Acupuncture110Locked
Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate110Locked
Massage/Therapeutic Touch110Locked
Dietary Modification: Caloric Restriction 12Locked
Fasting/Caloric Restriction12Locked
1 Problematic Actions Researched for Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
NameACCKFocus
Weight Cycling (Yo-Yo Dieting)110Locked
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68 Abstracts with Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) Research

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Consuming fructose-sweetened, not glucose-sweetened, beverages increases visceral adiposity and lipids and decreases insulin sensitivity in overweight/obese humans.May 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Clin Invest. 2009 May;119(5):1322-34. Epub 2009 Apr 20. PMID: 19381015
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Dyslipidemias, Fructose-Induced Toxicity , Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Problem Substances : Fructose
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor
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"Effect of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with myocardial infarction in 52 countries."Sep 11, 2004

Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2004 Sep 11-17;364(9438):937-52. PMID: 15364185
Article Published Date : Sep 11, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Apolipoprotein A/B ratio imbalances, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Obesity, Smoking
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A baru almond-enriched diet reduces abdominal adiposity and improves high-density lipoprotein concentrations.Oct 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2018 Nov ;55-56:154-160. Epub 2018 Jun 8. PMID: 30086484
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Baru Nut
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
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A daily supplement of soy protein prevents the increase in subcutaneous and total abdominal fat in postmenopausal women. Dec 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Fertil Steril. 2007 Dec;88(6):1609-17. Epub 2007 Apr 6. PMID: 17412329
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Isoflavones, Soy Protein
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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A lignan rich diet reduces body mass index, abdominal fat and insulin resistance in post-menopausal women. Sep 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Mutat Res. 2001 Sep 1;480-481:201-7. PMID: 19586570
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lignans
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Insulin Resistance
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A low calorie diet enriched with legumes, L-arginine and selenium reduces abdominal obesity in premenopausal women. Nov 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Res Med Sci. 2010 Nov;15(6):331-43. PMID: 21526106
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Arginine, Legumes, Selenium
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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A low carbohydrate diet has the potential to reduce abdominal fat and adverse lipid changes in patients with type 2 diabetes.Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2011 ;4:167-74. Epub 2011 Apr 29. PMID: 21779148
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness, Dyslipidemias
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate
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A Mediterranean diet in adults with mild abdominal obesity improves serum lipids and insulin sensitivity. Aug 17, 2009

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Aug 17. Epub 2009 Aug 17. PMID: 19692213
Article Published Date : Aug 17, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), High Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet
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A Mediterranean-style diet achieved by close dietetic supervision improves endothelial function in subjects with abdominal obesity.Aug 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Aug;90(2):263-8. Epub 2009 Jun 10. PMID: 19515732
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Endothelial Dysfunction, Insulin Resistance
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet
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Abdominal exercises do not appear to reduce abdominal fat. Jul 28, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Jul 28. Epub 2011 Jul 28. PMID: 21804427
Article Published Date : Jul 28, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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Abdominal obesity, abnormal lipids, and smoking were associated with high population-attributable risks of myocardial infarction of 48.5%, 40.8%, and 38.4%, respectively.Mar 06, 2007

Pubmed Data : Circulation. 2007 Mar 6 ;115(9):1067-74. PMID: 17339564
Article Published Date : Mar 06, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Dyslipidemias, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Obesity, Smoking
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Acupuncture intervention has a significant effect on reducing abdominal obesity in abdominal obesity patients.Nov 30, 2012

Pubmed Data : Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2012 Dec ;37(6):493-6. PMID: 23383460
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture
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Adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet, high in foods of vegetable origin and unsaturated fatty acids, is associated with lower abdominal adiposity. Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2009 Sep;139(9):1728-37. Epub 2009 Jul 1. PMID: 19571036
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet
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Adults' consumption of soft drinks was associated with increased WC and odds of 10-y incidence of abdominal obesity. Jan 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2015 Feb ;145(2):328-34. Epub 2014 Dec 17. PMID: 25644355
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Obesity: Abdominal
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Sugar Sweetened Beverages, Sugary soda
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Aromatherapy massage appears to be an effective intervention to reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat, waist circumference, and to improve body image in post-menopausal women.Jun 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2007 Jun;37(4):603-12. PMID: 17615482
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cypress Oil , Grapefruit seed oil
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Body Image Distortions
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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BPA is positively associated with generalized obesity, abdominal obesity, and insulin resistance in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults.Nov 16, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Nov 16. Epub 2011 Nov 16. PMID: 22090277
Article Published Date : Nov 16, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Bisphenol-A Toxicity, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Obesity: Abdominal
Problem Substances : Bisphenol A
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor: Insulin Resistance, Obesogenic
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Children and adolescents with high intakes of carbonated beverages could be at increased risk of MetS, abdominal obesity, and hypertension.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab (Lond). 2015 ;12:25. Epub 2015 Jul 30. PMID: 26225136
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Hypertension, Metabolic Diseases
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
Problem Substances : Sugar Sweetened Beverages
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Consumption of whole-fat yogurt was associated with changes in waist circumference and higher probability for reversion of abdominal obesity.Dec 11, 2015

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2015 Dec 12. Epub 2015 Dec 12. PMID: 26988650
Article Published Date : Dec 11, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Yoghurt
Diseases : Obesity: Abdominal
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Risk Reduction
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Dark chocolate supplementation for one week results in reduced abdominal circumference and improved cardiovascular disease markers.Jul 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2013 Aug ;17(16):2257-66. PMID: 23893195
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chocolate
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, HDL: Low, Normal weight obese (NWO) syndrome , Overweight
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
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Dietary coconut oil elevates HDL and reduces abdominal obesity in women. Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Lipids. 2009 Jul;44(7):593-601. Epub 2009 May 13. PMID: 19437058
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut, Coconut Oil
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), HDL: Low
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Effect of steamed onion consumption on body fat and metabolic profiles in overweight subjects.Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2020 ;39(3):206-215. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31368861
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Onion
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts
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Fatty infiltration of the liver is correlated with amount of abdominal fat.Jul 28, 2011

Pubmed Data : World J Gastroenterol. 2011 Jul 28 ;17(28):3335-41. PMID: 21876622
Article Published Date : Jul 28, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Fatty Liver
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked
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Greater visceral fat and sarcopenia are associated with vitamin D deficiency. Feb 08, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012 Feb 8. Epub 2012 Feb 8. PMID: 22316299
Article Published Date : Feb 08, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Sarcopenia, Vitamin D Deficiency
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Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight and obese adults.Feb 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2009 Feb;139(2):264-70. Epub 2008 Dec 11. PMID: 19074207
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Catechin
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Obesity
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
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High-intensity exercise reduces abdominal fat in obese women with metabolic syndrome. Nov 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008 Nov;40(11):1863-72. PMID: 18845966
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Metabolic Syndrome X, Obesity
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
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Increased barley consumption (high beta-glucan content) improves blood lipid profiles and lowers visceral fat.Mar 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2008 Mar;63(1):21-5. Epub 2007 Dec 12. PMID: 18074229
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Hyperlipidemia
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Intestinal permeability is associated with visceral adiposity in healthy women. Aug 18, 2011

Pubmed Data : Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Aug 18. Epub 2011 Aug 18. PMID: 21852815
Article Published Date : Aug 18, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Fatty Liver, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Obesity
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked
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Reduction of atherogenic risk in patients with type 2 diabetes by curcuminoid extract: a randomized controlled trial.Jan 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : J Nutr Biochem. 2014 Feb ;25(2):144-50. Epub 2013 Nov 6. PMID: 24445038
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin, Turmeric
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), C-Reactive Protein: Diabetes-Associated, Diabetes, Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention, HDL: Low, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Obesity: Abdominal
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-atherogenic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Restriction of AGEs intake could be a practical approach to prevent metabolic abnormalities.Feb 04, 2016

Pubmed Data : Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2016 Feb 5:1-7. Epub 2016 Feb 5. PMID: 26850840
Article Published Date : Feb 04, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Advanced Glycation End products (AGE), Metabolic Syndrome X, Obesity: Abdominal
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
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Soluble fiber intake and increased physical activity were related to decreased abdominal fat accumulation over 5 years.Jun 16, 2011

Pubmed Data : Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Jun 16. Epub 2011 Jun 16. PMID: 21681224
Article Published Date : Jun 16, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fiber
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
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The consumption of high-catechin green tea leads to improvements in body composition and reduces abdominal fatness in moderately overweight Chinese subjects.Aug 13, 2009

Pubmed Data : Obesity (Silver Spring). 2009 Aug 13. Epub 2009 Aug 13. PMID: 19680234
Article Published Date : Aug 13, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Catechin , Green Tea
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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This study shows direct and indirect associations with lipid molecular species and clinical variables of interest in the evaluation of the metabolic syndrome after diets naturally rich in polyphenols.Aug 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Mol Nutr Food Res. 2014 Sep ;58(9):1873-82. Epub 2014 Jun 24. PMID: 24961394
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Polyphenols
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Diseases, Obesity: Abdominal
Additional Keywords : Dietary Modification
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This suggests a possibly beneficial effect of melatonin on body composition and lipid metabolism as one year of treatment reduces fat mass and increases lean mass.Sep 08, 2015

Pubmed Data : Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2015 Sep 9. Epub 2015 Sep 9. PMID: 26352863
Article Published Date : Sep 08, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Melatonin
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
Pharmacological Actions : Adiponectin upregulation
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Very high levels of WC were associated with an approximately 2-fold higher risk of mortality in men and women. Aug 09, 2010

Pubmed Data : Arch Intern Med. 2010 Aug 9 ;170(15):1293-301. PMID: 20696950
Article Published Date : Aug 09, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Cardiovascular Diseases, Mortality: All-Cause
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Virgin coconut oil is safe and effective in reducing visceral adiposity in obese, though healthy, men. Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : ISRN Pharmacol. 2011 ;2011:949686. Epub 2011 Mar 15. PMID: 22164340
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Alanine transferase levels: elevated, Creatinine Clearance: Dysfunction/Imbalance, Elevated: Creatinine Kinase, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic
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Vitamin D levels are inversely associated with adiposity in Hispanics and African Americans. Mar 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Anticancer Res. 2005 Mar-Apr;25(2A):971-9. PMID: 19549738
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : African-American Specific Deficiencies/Diseases, Hispanic-American Specific Defiencies/Diseases, Obesity, Obesity: Abdominal
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Vitamin D levels are inversely related to visceral obesity and arteriosclerosis in African-Americans. Mar 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Mar;95(3):1076-83. Epub 2010 Jan 8. PMID: 20061416
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), African-American Specific Deficiencies/Diseases, Arteriosclerosis, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Obesity
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Waist-to-hip ratio shows a graded and highly significant association with myocardial infarction risk worldwide.Nov 05, 2005

Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2005 Nov 5 ;366(9497):1640-9. PMID: 16271645
Article Published Date : Nov 05, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Myocardial Infarction, Obesity
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Waist/hip ratio (abdominal obesity) is a reliable measure to predict mortality in a group of Japanese-Brazilians.Oct 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Cad Saude Publica. 2011 Oct ;27(10):1986-96. PMID: 22031203
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Cardiac Mortality , Mortality: All-Cause
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked
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Weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) is associated with excess body weight and abdominal fat accumulation. Jul 15, 2011

Pubmed Data : Clin Nutr. 2011 Jul 15. Epub 2011 Jul 15. PMID: 21764186
Article Published Date : Jul 15, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Obesity, Overweight
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Weight Cycling (Yo-Yo Dieting)
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Whey protein but not soy protein favorably alters body weight and composition in overweight and obese adults.Jun 15, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2011 Jun 15. Epub 2011 Jun 15. PMID: 21677076
Article Published Date : Jun 15, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Whey
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Overweight
Additional Keywords : Soy Versus Whey
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Baicalin suppresses body weight gain, visceral fat mass, serum cholesterol, free fatty acid and insulin concentrations caused by a high-fat diet. Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2009 Nov;30(11):1505-12. PMID: 19890358
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chinese Skullcap
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Fatty Liver, Hyperinsulinism, Obesity
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Bitter melon has significant effect against insulin resistance and visceral obesity of mice on a high-fat diet.Aug 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2008 Aug;81(2):134-43. Epub 2008 Jun 11. PMID: 18550200
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bitter Melon
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance
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Black cohosh extract has a beneficial effect on body weight, intra-abdominal fat accumulation in ovariectomized rats. Jul 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Maturitas. 2008 Jul-Aug;60(3-4):209-15. Epub 2008 Aug 8. PMID: 18691839
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Black Cohosh
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Overweight
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Conjugated linoleic acid and chromium lower body weight and visceral fat mass in high fat fed mice. Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Ren Nutr. 2009 Sep;19(5):389-95. Epub 2009 Jul 3. PMID: 16933788
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chromium, CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Overweight
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Dietary chickpeas reverse visceral adiposity, dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance in rats induced by a chronic high-fat diet.Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Lupus. 2009 Mar;18(3):206-15. PMID: 17666145
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chickpea
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Dyslipidemias, Insulin Resistance, Leptin: Elevated Levels
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Dietary L-arginine supplementation reduces fat mass in Zucker diabetic fatty rats.Apr 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2005 Apr;135(4):714-21. PMID: 15795423
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Arginine
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Lipolytic
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Dietary monosodium glutamate increases weight gain and adiposity, and reduces insulin sensitivity in an animal model.Mar 24, 2011

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2011 Mar 24:1-10. Epub 2011 Mar 24. PMID: 21429276
Article Published Date : Mar 24, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Overweight
Problem Substances : Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Obesogenic
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Fenugreek contains a soluble fiber that improves blood lipid and glucose responses in rats, while also reducing abdominal fat.Nov 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2008 Nov;43(3):167-74. Epub 2008 Oct 31. PMID:19015751
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fenugreek
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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Fish oil is superior to lard, corn oil, or medium chain triglycerides in reducing intra-abdominal fat, total body fat and insulin resistance. Apr 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1993 Apr;17(4):223-36. PMID: 8387971
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1993
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fish Oil
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Insulin Resistance
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Flaxseed lignan attenuates high-fat diet-induced visceral and liver fat accumulation and induces adiponectin expression in mice.Sep 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2008 Sep;100(3):669-76. Epub 2008 Feb 6. PMID: 18252024
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Enterodiol, Flaxseed, Lignans, Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Adiponectin: Low Levels, Fatty Liver
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic
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G. cambogia extract, soy peptide, and L-carnitine attenuated visceral fat accumulation and improved dyslipidemia in a rat model with high fat diet-induced obesity.Feb 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Genes Nutr. 2008 Feb;2(4):353-8. PMID: 18850230
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Carnitine, Garcinia cambogia, L-Carnitine, Soy Protein
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Dyslipidemias, Obesity
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Garcinia combogia extract ameliorates visceral adiposity in mice fed on a high-fat diet. Jul 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2008 Jul;72(7):1772-80. Epub 2008 Jul 7. PMID: 18603810
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Garcinia cambogia
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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Gymnena sylvestre suppresses weight gain and accumulation of liver lipids.Jun 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Biol Pharm Bull. 2001 Jun;24(6):643-9. PMID: 11411552
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2001
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Gymnema Sylvestre
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Fatty Liver, Weight Problems
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Licorice ethanolic extract may be effective in preventing and ameliorating diabetes, ameliorating abdominal obesity and preventing hypertension (three facets of metabolic syndrome). Nov 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2003 Nov;133(11):3369-77. PMID: 14608046
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flavonoids, Licorice
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome X
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Licorice reduces body fat and modulate blood sugar. Nov 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Biol Pharm Bull. 2004 Nov;27(11):1775-8. PMID: 15516721
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Licorice
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)
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Licorice suppresses abdominal fat accumulation and body weight gain in high-fat diet-induced obese mice.Jan 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2007 Jan;71(1):206-14. Epub 2007 Jan 7. PMID: 17213668
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Licorice
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Obesity
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Long-term intermittent feeding, but not caloric restriction, leads to redox imbalance, insulin receptor nitration, and glucose intolerance.Jul 21, 2011

Pubmed Data : Free Radic Biol Med. 2011 Jul 21. Epub 2011 Jul 21. PMID: 21816219
Article Published Date : Jul 21, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Insulin Resistance
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Caloric Restriction , Fasting/Caloric Restriction
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Melon has a preventive efffect on abdominal and liver fat in high-fat-fed hamster. Jul 22, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Jul 22;57(14):6461-7. PMID: 19601676
Article Published Date : Jul 22, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Honeydew (melon)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Fatty Liver, Obesity
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Plant Extracts
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Prediabetic changes in gene expression induced by aspartame and monosodium glutamate in Trans fat-fed C57Bl/6 J mice.Dec 31, 1969

Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Diabetes, Obesity, Overweight
Problem Substances : Aspartame, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Diabetogenic, Obesogenic
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Regular tart cherry intake alters abdominal adiposity, adipose gene transcription, and inflammation in obesity-prone rats fed a high fat diet.Oct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2009 Oct;12(5):935-42. PMID: 19857054
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tart Cherry
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome X
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, NF-kappaB Inhibitor, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Whole blueberry intake reduced phenotypes of metabolic syndrome in obesity-prone rats.Aug 23, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2011 Aug 23. Epub 2011 Aug 23. PMID: 21861718
Article Published Date : Aug 23, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Blueberry
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome X
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Xylitol reduces visceral fat accumulation and metabolic parameters associated with obesity. Jul 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2011 Jul ;49(1):1-7. Epub 2011 Jun 17. PMID: 21765599
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Xylitol
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic
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Yerba mate has a protective effect against a high-fat diet induced obesity in rats through significantly lowering body weight, visceral fat, blood and liver lipids, glucose, insulin and leptin levels. Aug 15, 2008

Pubmed Data : Arch Biochem Biophys. 2008 Aug 15;476(2):178-85. Epub 2008 Feb 26. PMID: 18314006
Article Published Date : Aug 15, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Yerba Mate
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Hyperinsulinism, Leptin: Elevated Levels, Obesity
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Anthocyanins, found abundantly in berries, may reduce abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome. Feb 13, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):642-6. Epub 2008 Jan 23. PMID: 18211021
Article Published Date : Feb 13, 2008
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Anthocyanins, Berries: All
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Metabolic Syndrome X
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Grapefruit oil inhibits adipogenesis in cultured subcutaneous preadipocytes and adipocytes.Oct 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Zhong Yao Cai. 2008 Oct;31(10):1514-8. PMID: 20143292
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2008
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Grapefruit
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Obesity, Overweight
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic
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Resveratrol, in vitro and at low concentration, modulates genes that are related to lipid metabolism, possibly preventing metabolic disease in human visceral adipose tissue (VAT).Mar 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Obes Surg. 2011 Mar;21(3):356-61. PMID: 20872255
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Resveratrol
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Metabolic Diseases, Obesity, Weight Problems
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The combination of vitamin D with genistein results in an enhanced inhibition of lipid accumulation and induction of programmed cell death in maturing preadipocytes (immature fat cells).Oct 04, 2002

Pubmed Data : Life Sci. 2002 Oct 4;71(20):2383-90. PMID: 18239559
Article Published Date : Oct 04, 2002
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Genistein, Vitamin D
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic, Apoptotic
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy

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