Relationship between ALDH2 rs671 gene polymorphism and body fat content in Han population / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective:To investigate the relationship between ALDH2 rs671 gene polymorphism and body fat content in Chinese Han population.Methods:It was a cross-sectional study. A total of 3 943 Chinese Han people were selected for physical examination in the Department of Health Medicine in the Second Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2017 to January 2020, including 2 749 males and 1 194 females; the average age was (48.12±7.98) years. The research subjects were divided into obesity group and non-obesity group according to their body fat rate. The basic information including age, gender, disease history, height, weight, body fat content and blood samples were collected; the ALDH2 rs671 gene polymorphism was detected. Genotype and allele frequencies were compared between groups by using χ2 test. The comparison of clinical data between different genotypes was conducted by using one-way analysis of variance. The correlation between various indicators, lifestyle and genotype was analyzed by using a logistic regression model. Results:The distribution of ALDH2 rs671 genotype was wild genotype GG (68.6%), heterozygous mutant genotype GL (28.7%) and homozygous mutant genotype LL (2.7%). In terms of baseline characteristics, there were significant differences in male (67.5% vs 71.3%), body mass index (BMI, (23.12±2.64) kg/m 2 vs (27.10±2.75) kg/m 2), genotype distribution (GG 65.6% vs 70.6%), drinking history (64.4% vs 68.8%), history of hypertension (18.7% vs 36.9%), coronary heart disease (3.7% vs 5.6%) and diabetes (9.7% vs 15.0%) between the obesity and non-obesity group (all P<0.05). Multifactor logistic regression showed that ALDH2-GG genotype ( OR=1.386, 95% CI: 1.078-1.782), age ( OR=1.051, 95% CI: 1.035-1.068), and BMI ( OR=2.182, 95% CI: 2.043-2.331) were risk factors for obesity differentiated by body fat percentage, and male ( OR=0.175, 95% CI: 0.123-0.250) was protective factor (all, P<0.05). Conclusion:ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism is related to body fat content. The risk of excessive body fat content in individuals with GG genotype is significantly increased.

Canagliflozin alleviates renal fat deposition and improves renal oxygenation levels in patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of canagliflozin on intrarenal fat content and oxygenation in newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients.Methods:Twenty-three newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients were divided into canagliflozin( n=11) and glimepiride control( n=12) groups .Both groups received MRI scanning with Dixon MRI and BOLD MRI sequence to assess patients′ intrarenal fat content, oxygenation level before treatment and 24 weeks after treatment. Fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, blood uric acid, blood lipids, blood pressure, weight, and other metabolic index were also tested before and after treatment. Furthermore, the relationship between body mass index(BMI) and intrarenal fat content and the correlation between changes in intrarenal fat content and improvement in renal hypoxia were analyzed. Results:No significant differences were found in baseline age, body weight, fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, blood lipid, and serum uric acid between the two groups. There was no significant difference in fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, cholesterol(CHO), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C), and triglycerides(TG) levels in both groups after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment. The decrease in body weight, blood uric acid level, and diastolic blood pressure from baseline in the canagliflozin group was greater than those in the control group( P<0.05). Two groups of patients with type 2 diabetes at baseline had no obvious difference in intrarenal fat content, and the patients′ BMI showed no obvious correlation with degree of intrarenal fat accumulation. Canagliflozin treatment for 24 weeks could reduce intrarenal fat content, which was higher than that of control group. The R2 * values of renal cortex and medulla in the canagliflozin group decreased from baseline by 19.22% and 22.63% respectively( P<0.05), whereas no significant difference was seen in the glimepiride control group. The decrease of intrarenal fat content in the canagliflozin group was related to the improvement of renal cortex and medulla oxygenation. Conclusion:Canagliflozin can reduce intrarenal fat accumulation and improve renal cortical hypoxia in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients with normal renal function.

Effects of genetic group, pregnancy and age on carcass traits, meat quality and fatty acid profile in female sheep / Efectos de grupo genético, preñez y edad sobre la canal, calidad de carne y perfil de ácidos grasos en ovejas / Efeitos do grupo genético, da prenhes e da idade sobre as características da carcaça, qualidade da carne e perfil dos ácidos graxos em ovelhas

Abstract Background: Little information is available on carcass quality in nulliparous and primiparous ewes of different breeds and genetic groups. Objective: To evaluate the effect of genetic group, pregnancy, age and their interactions on carcass traits, meat quality and fatty acid profile in sheep. Methods: Eighty-five Santa Ines ewes and their crosses with Texel, Dorper and Ile de France, aged 12 month were bred with White Dorper rams to assess the influence of pregnancy on carcass composition and meat quality. After weaning, all ewes (nulliparous and primiparous) were fattened for slaughter at 21 months of age. A further 24 six to twenty one-month-old female lambs from the same genetic groups were included in the analysis to determine the fatty acid profile. Results: Genetic group affected muscle and fat weight as well as the eye muscle length. Fat weight, muscle and fat ratios, subcutaneous fat thickness and cooking loss were affected by pregnancy with nulliparous females being fatter. Meat purpose breeds such as Dorper, Texel and Ile de France showed better meat quality compared to the Santa Ines hair breed. Of the 19 identified fatty acids, saturated were present in greater quantities, especially stearic and palmitic. Omega-6 content was influenced by age and pregnancy. Conclusions: Younger and nulliparous females have better carcass quality in terms of fatty acid composition.

Resumen Antecedentes: Existe poca información sobre la calidad de la canal en ovejas jóvenes nulíparas y primíparas de diferentes razas y grupos genéticos. Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia del grupo genético, de la preñez, de la edad y sus interacciones sobre la composición de la canal, calidad de la carne y perfil de ácidos grasos en la carne de ovejas. Métodos: Ochenta y cinco ovejas de 12 meses de edad de raza Santa Inés y sus cruces con Texel, Dorper y Ile de France fueron cruzadas con carneros White Dorper para evaluar la influencia de la gestación sobre la composición de la canal y la calidad de la carne. Después del destete, todas las ovejas (nulíparas y primíparas) fueron engordadas y sacrificadas a los 21 meses de edad. Otras 24 ovejas de seis a veintiún meses de edad del mismo grupo genético fueron incluidas en el análisis para determinar el perfil de ácidos grasos. Resultado s: El grupo genético afectó el peso del músculo y de la grasa, como también la longitud del ojo del músculo. El peso de la grasa, porcentajes de músculo y grasa, el grosor de la grasa subcutánea y las perdidas por cocción fueron afectadas por la preñez, siendo más gordas las hembras nulíparas. Los grupos genéticos especializados en producir carne como Dorper, Texel e Ile de France mostraron mejor calidad de carne comparado con la raza Santa Inés. De los 19 ácidos grasos identificados, los saturados estaban presentes en mayores cantidades, especialmente esteárico y palmítico. Los contenidos de Omega-6 fueron influenciados por la edad y la preñez. Conclusiones: Las ovejas más jóvenes y nulíparas tienen mejor calidad de carcasa en términos de composición de ácidos grasos.

Resumo Antecedentes: Existe pouca informação sobre a qualidade da carcaça em ovelhas jovens nulíparas e primíparas de diferentes raças e grupos genéticos. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do grupo genético, da prenhes, da idade e suas interações sobre as características da carcaça, qualidade da carne e perfil de ácidos graxos na carne de ovelhas. Métodos: Oitenta e cinco ovelhas Santa Inês e suas cruzas com Texel, Dorper e Ile de France com 12 meses de idade foram cruzadas com carneiros White Dorper para avaliar a influência da prenhes sobre a composição da carcaça e a qualidade da carne. Após o desmame, todas as ovelhas (nulíparas e primíparas) foram engordadas para serem abatidas aos 21 meses de idade. Mais 24 ovelhas com idade variando entre seis a vinte e um meses do mesmo grupo genético foram incluídas na análise para determinar o perfil de ácidos graxos. Resultados: O grupo genético influenciou os pesos do musculo e da gordura bem como o comprimento da área de olho de lombo. O peso da gordura, a relação músculo e gordura, a espessura de gordura subcutânea e as perdas por cocção foram influenciadas pela prenhes, sendo as fêmeas nulíparas as mais gordas. Os grupos genéticos especializados em produção de carne como o Dorper, o Texel e o Ile de France apresentaram melhor qualidade de carne comparado a raça Santa Inês. Dos 19 ácidos graxos identificados, os presentes em maiores quantidades foram os saturados, principalmente o esteárico e o palmítico. O Conteúdo de ômega 6 foi influenciado pela idade e pela prenhes. Conclusões: As fêmeas jovens e nulíparas apresentam melhor qualidade de carcaça em termos de composição de ácidos graxos.

Correlation between serum 25(OH) vitamin D and liver fat content in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the relationship between serum 25(OH) vitamin D and liver fat content in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).@*METHODS@#A total of 120 patients with NAFLD admitted in our hospital between June and August, 2017 were enrolled and divided into 4 groups with different serum 25 (OH) vitamin D levels: >75 nmol/L (group A, =25), 50-75 nmol/L (group B, =35), 25-50 nmol/L (group C, =32), and < 25 nmol/L (group D, =28). For all the patients, serum 25 (OH) vitamin D level was measured by ELISA, and liver fat content was determined using in-phase opposed-phase TWI sequences. The measurement data were compared among the 4 groups to assess the association between serum 25(OH) vitamin D level and liver fat content.@*RESULTS@#The liver fat content appeared to be higher in group B (28.66±6.45%) and group C (38.74±11.47%) than in group A (22.79 ± 6.10%), but the difference was not statistically significant (>0.05); the liver fat content in group D (54.79 ± 5.28%) was significantly higher than that in the other 3 groups (>0.05). Liver fat content increased significantly as serum 25(OH) vitamin D level decreased, showing an inverse correlation between them in these patients ( < 0.05, =-0.125).@*CONCLUSIONS@#In patients with NAFLD, a decreased serum 25(OH) vitamin D level is associated with an increased liver fat content, suggesting the value of serum 25(OH) vitamin D as a predictor of NAFLD.

Association of insulin sensitivity and β-cell function with body fat in patients with PCOS / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

A total of 187 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in our hospital from January 2016 to December 2018 were enrolled, and 190 healthy people served as control group. The levels of homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index ( HOMA-IR), β-cell function index ( HOMA-β), total cholesterol ( TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( LDL-C), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( HDL-C), body fat content ( BF), and miR-93 were compared between the two groups. The results showed that HOMA-IR, HOMA-β, TG, TC, LDL-C, BF, and miR-93 in PCOS group were significantly higher while HDL-C was significantly lower than those in control group (all P＜0.05). HOMA-IR, HOMA-β, TG, TC, and LDL-C levels in patients with Fat≥35% of PCOS group were significantly higher compared with those in patients with BF＜35% ( P＜0.05) while HDL-C was significantly lower (P＜0.05). There were no significant differences in TC and miR-93 between patients with BF≥35% and Fat＜35% in PCOS group (P＞0.05). HOMA-IR and HOMA-β were positively correlated with BF level (r=0.427 and 0.224, P＜0.05), while miR-93 was not correlated with BF level (P＞0.05).

Effects of abnormal thyroid function on body composition / 解剖学报

Objective: To understand the effect of abnormal thyroid function on body composition. Methods: Selected course was less than 5 years with thyroid dysfunction disease, after the doctor's standard advice for medicine and good clinical symptom control, 185 patients with hyperthyroidism (male 72, female 113), 154 patients with hypothro idism (33 male, 121 female) and healthy control group 344 cases (male 92, female 252) were included, the application of biological resistance was used respectively measuring body composition, analysis of limbs, trunk and body fat, the differences between the content of skeletal muscle. Results: In men, the muscle mass in the hyperthyroidism group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0. 01). There was no significant difference in muscle mass in other groups, and no significant difference in fat mass between the three groups. In women, the muscle mass in all parts except the lower limbs in the hypothroidism group was significantly higher than that in the hyperthyroidism group and the control group (P<0. 05), while there was no significant difference in muscle mass between the hyperthyroidism group and the control group. The fat content of all parts except the lower limbs in the hypothyroidism group was significantly higher than that of the healthy control group and the hyperthyroidism group (P<0. 05), while there was no significant difference in the fat content of all parts between the healthy control group and the hyperthyroidism group. Conclusion: Hyperthyroidism can lead to decrease muscle mass in the trunk of male patients. Hypothyroidism can increase the amount of muscle and fat in the body composition of female patients.

A comprehensive transcriptome analysis of skeletal muscles in two Polish pig breeds differing in fat and meat quality traits

Abstract Pork is the most popular meat in the world. Unfortunately, the selection pressure focused on high meat content led to a reduction in pork quality. The present study used RNA-seq technology to identify metabolic process genes related to pork quality traits and fat deposition. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between pigs of Pulawska and Polish Landrace breeds for two the most important muscles (semimembranosus and longissimus dorsi). A total of 71 significant DEGs were reported: 15 for longissimus dorsi and 56 for semimembranosus muscles. The genes overexpressed in Pulawska pigs were involved in lipid metabolism (APOD, LXRA, LIPE, AP2B1, ENSSSCG00000028753 and OAS2) and proteolysis (CST6, CTSD, ISG15 and UCHL1). In Polish Landrace pigs, genes playing a role in biological adhesion (KIT, VCAN, HES1, SFRP2, CDH11, SSX2IP and PCDH17), actin cytoskeletal organisation (FRMD6, LIMK1, KIF23 and CNN1) and calcium ion binding (PVALB, CIB2, PCDH17, VCAN and CDH11) were transcriptionally more active. The present study allows for better understanding of the physiological processes associated with lipid metabolism and muscle fiber organization. This information could be helpful in further research aiming to estimate the genetic markers.

Effect of fat content on left ventricular hypertrophy in peritoneal dialysis patients / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective: To explore the association of fat content with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Methods: Eligible PD patients in Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from November 2016 to June 2017 were recruited. Demographic data of patients were collected and biochemical indicators were measured. Fat content was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and LVH was accessed using echocardiography. The prevalence of LVH in PD patients was compared between groups with different fat contents. Logistic regression was used to analyze the associated risk factors of LVH. Results: A total of 163 PD patients with a mean age of 55.85±13.20 years and a median PD duration of 46.0 (20.0, 73.0) months were enrolled. Of them, 98 patients (60.1%) were male, 34 patients (20.9%) had diabetes mellitus, 19 patients (11.7%) combined with cardiovascular disease and 122 patients (74.8%) were hypertensive. There were 51 patients (31.3%) with LVH, including 31 patients (37.8%) in high fat tissue index (FTI) group (n=82) and 20 patients (24.7%) in low FTI group (n=81). Logistic regression analysis indicated that FTI (OR=1.133, 95% CI 1.003-1.280, P=0.044), overhydration (OR=1.651, 95% CI 1.257-2.169, P=0.000) and hemoglobin (OR=0.972, 95% CI 0.948-0.997, P=0.028) were independently associated with LVH in PD patients. Conclusion: LVH is common in PD patients, especially in high fat content patients. Higher fat content, higher overhydration and lower levels of hemoglobin are risk factors for LVH in PD patients.

Experimental research in volume retention of different fat-processing techniques / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To perform a comparative study of different fat-processing techniques to explore which technique could obtain higher fat content.@*Methods@#Lipoaspirates was purified with three groups of fat-processing techniques (sedimentation, centrifugation, and cotton pad filtering). Isometric purified fat tissue was centrifuged at 5 000 g for 5 minutes to quantify the oil, aqueous, and fat content from them. HE staining was applied to evaluate the effect of different fat-processing techniques on the integrity of adipocyte.@*Results@#The fat content, aqueous content, and oil content of three groups was respectively 86.0%, 9.6% and 4.4% for the cotton pad filtering group; 74.4%, 14.8% and 10.8% for the centrifugation group; 62.0%, 28.4% and 9.6% for the sedimentation group. In the HE histologic findings, no significant difference was observed in the integrity of adipocyte of three groups (P>0.05).@*Conclusions@#In comparison with the sedimentation group and the centrifugation group, more fat content, less oil content and aqueous content was observed in the cotton pad filtering group. The cotton pad filtering technique was helpful in postoperative volume retention.

Effect of fat content on left ventricular hypertrophy in peritoneal dialysis patients / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective·To explore the association of fat content with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.Methods · Eligible PD patients in Renji Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from November 2016 to June 2017 were recruited.Demographic data of patients were collected and biochemical indicators were measured.Fat content was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis,and LVH was accessed using echocardiography.The prevalence of LVH in PD patients was compared between groups with different fat contents.Logistic regression was used to analyze the associated risk factors of LVH.Results · A total of 163 PD patients with a mean age of 55.85±13.20 years and a median PD duration of 46.0 (20.0,73.0) months were enrolled.Of them,98 patients (60.1％) were male,34 patients (20.9％) had diabetes mellitus,19 patients (11.7％) combined with cardiovascular disease and 122 patients (74.8％) were hypertensive.There were 51 patients (31.3％) with LVH,including 31 patients (37.8％) in high fat tissue index (FTI) group (n=82) and 20 patients (24.7％) in low FTI group (n=81).Logistic regression analysis indicated that FTI (OR=1.133,95％ CI 1.003-1.280,P=0.044),overhydration (OR=1.651,95％ CI 1.257-2.169,P=0.000) and hemoglobin (OR=0.972,95％ CI 0.948-0.997,P=0.028) were independently associated with LVH in PD patients.Conclusion · LVH is common in PD patients,especially in high fat content patients.Higher fat content,higher overhydration and lower levels of hemoglobin are risk factors for LVH in PD patients.

Relationship between apolipoprotein A5gene-1131T＞C and fat content on adult Tibetans in Tibetarea and Han nationality population in Liaoning province / 安徽医科大学学报

Objective To explore the gene frequency of apolipoprotein A5(APOA5)-1131T>C single nucleotide polymorphisms and its relationship with the fat contents of adult Tibetans in Tibet and Han nationality population in Liaoning province.Methods In 100 Tibetan nationality(the study group) and 100 Han nationality individuals(the control group), the polymorphism of apoa5-1131T>C genotypes was detected by polymerase chain reaction-restricted fragments length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP), and fat contents were got by using bioelectrical impedance measurement.Results Results of fat contents of body, trunk and limbs(left upper limbs, left lower limbs, right upper limbs, right lower limbs and total limbs) were respectively below:① There was significant difference between male TC+CC genotype and TT genotype of Tibetan nationality.There was significant difference between male TT genotype of Tibetan nationality and of Han nationality.② There was significant difference between female TT genetype of Tibetan nationality and of Han nationality except result of the body fat contents.③ There was significant difference between the trunk and total limbs fat contents in male TT genotype, and male TC+CC genotype of Tibetan nationality and of Han nationality, and female TT genotype of Tibetan nationality.Conclusion APOA5 gene-1131T>C affects the body fat contents of Tibetans and Han nationality population, and APOA5 gene-1131T>C probably affects lipopexia in trunk.

The relationship between progressive liver fibrosis and diabetic neuropathy / 天津医药

Objective To study the relationship between advanced liver fibrosis and peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DPN). Methods A total of 173 patients (89 men and 84 women) with type 2 diabetes who hos?pitalized in Tianjin Third Central Hospital within nearly three years (2013.02-2015.02) were divided into three groups ac?cording to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) fibrosis score:group A (NFS≤-1.455), group B (-1.455

Fat Loss in Thawed Breast Milk: Comparison Between Refrigerator and Warm Water.

Objective: To compare the fat loss between refrigerator and warm water thawed breast milk. Design: Experimental. Setting: Tertiary-care pediatric university hospital. Participants: Ninety samples of expressed breast milk were collected from mothers with singleton babies of a gestational age 32-42 weeks. Main Outcome Measures: Fat content in fresh breast milk (FM); thawed breast milk by refrigeration (RM); and thawed breast milk by warm water (WM). R E S E A R C H P A P E R INDIAN PEDIATRICS 877 VOLUME 49__NOVEMBER 16, 2012 Results: The mean (SD) total fat content in FM, RM and WM were 2.98 (0.97), 2.76 (0.99) and 2.66 (0.88) g/100 mL, respectively. The mean difference (SD) of the total fat in FM declined significantly after the frozen milk was thawed by refrigeration or warm water at -0.22 (0.50) g/100 mL (P=0.0001) and -0.32 (0.45) g/100 mL (P<0.0001), respectively. The mean (SD) total fat loss of frozen breast milk thawed by refrigeration was less than thawing in warm water at 0.094 (0.38) g/100 mL (P=0.02). Conclusion: The fat loss of thawed breast milk by refrigeration was significantly less than placing it in warm water.

Study of the correlation between fat content of postmenopausal osteoporosis patients and bone mineral density / 国际中医中药杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between fat content of postmenopausal osteoporosis patients and bone mineral density (BMD).Methods144 female osteoporotic patients with the age of 50～75 years were choosen from guangdong province from October 2010 to January 2011.According to TCM syndrome differentiations,these patients were divided into kidney Yang deficiency group,liver-kidney Yin deficiency group,spleen and kidney Yang deficiency group and Qi stagnancy and blood stasis group.Four groups of patients were performed total body fat content detection.The data were analyzed by software SPSS 16.0.ResultsComparing of L1～4 average BMD in four groups showed:BMD of Kidney Yang deficiency group was maximum,followed by spleen and kidney Yang deficiency group,and the BMD of Qi stagnancy and blood stasis group was minimum.Comparison between the four groups showed statistical significance (P＜0.05).Comparing of body fat content Iin the four groups showed:the body fat content in the kidney Yang deficiency group was minimum,followed by spleen and kidney Yang deficiency group,and body fat content in Qi stagnancy and blood stasis group was maximum.Pair-comparison in kidney Yang deficiency group,liver-kidney Yin deficiency group,spleen and kidney Yang deficiency group showed no statistical significance (P＞0.05).While these three groups showed statistical difference when comparing with Qi stagnancy and blood stasis group (P＜0.05).The body fat content and L1～4 average BMD had negative correlation.ConclusionOsteoporosis in Qi stagnancy and blood stasis group was more serious than the other three other groups.Fat content was negatively related with bone density.

Association of serum testosterone with lean body mass, body fat content, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal females / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective To determine the relationship between serum testosterone level and lean body mass, body fat content, and bone mineral density (BMD) . Methods The study involved 185 healthy females in Changsha, aged 45 ～81. Fasting serum testosterone was measured by radioimmu-noassay. Hologic QDR 4500A fan beam X-ray bone densitometer was used to measure the BMD of anteroposterior lumber (AP, L_(1～4)) and total hip, to measure the bone mineral content, BMD, body fat content and muscle tissue weight of head, trunk, ribs, pelvis, spine, upper limbs, lower limbs and the total body. Body weight, lean body mass and body fat percentage were calculated. SPSS 11.0 software was used to conduct regression analysis. Results (1) Serum testosterone showed no correlation with lean body mass, body fat content, and body fat percentage. (2) Serum testosterone was positively related with the BMD of lumbar spine and hip, but showed no correlation with the BMD after adjustment of age and years since postmenopause. (3) Lean body mass showed significant positive correlation with the BMD of different sites. Total body fat content showed positive correlation with the BMD of total hip, while body fat percentage showed negative correlation with the BMD of the whole body. Conclusion Keeping lean body mass benefits postmenopausal women to maintain bone mineral content, and taking androgen should still be cautious.

Effect of Antiobesity Acupuncture on Body Fat Content, Bone Mineral Content and Lean Body Mass of Simple Obese Women / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To observe the changes of body fat content, bone mineral content and lean body weight before and after antiobesity acupuncture. Method Thirty seven cases of simple obese women were acupunctured by syndrome differentiation. Indicators related to obesity, body fat content, bone mineral content and lean body mass were measured and statistically analyzed before and after treatment. Results Acupuncture significantly improved objective indicators of obesity (BMI, waist, hip and arm circumference), reduced body fat content (whole body, upper limbs, torso), lowered lean body mass (body, upper and lower limbs), and had no effect on bone mineral content. Conclusion Acupuncture weight loss has no side effects of reducing bone mineral density, especially fits for patients with abdominal obesity (lipid-decrease and no lean-reduction on torso).