Endocrine Abstracts

Kale (Brassica oleracea species) is considered a functional food whose macronutrient and phytochemical contents are considered beneficial and as such widely considered as a superfood. In the present 6-week cross-over trial with a 2-week washout period we compared the beneficial effects of freeze-dried kale over peas among Arab women with obesity. A total of 124 Saudi women with obesity were allocated to receive either freeze-dried kale (n=62) or freeze-dried peas (<em...

Background and aims: Current evidence highlights that dietary cholesterol, trans-fatty acids and saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are all known to increase the levels of systemic atherogenic lipoproteins and cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to observe the direct effect of dietary change, via a calorie-restricted diet on i) cardio-metabolic profile and ii) a high-fat meal challenge pre- and post-3-month intervention.Methods: T2DM subjects (Sa...

Introduction: Endometriosis is a complex reproductive disease without clear etiology, thought to be on the increase, and possibly related to endocrine disruptor (EDs) exposure such as PCBs, dioxins, phthalates, or pesticides. It is part of a national project on reproductive health indicators related to EDs in France. We aimed to build a nationwide indicator of endometriosis incidence based on routinely collected data, usable to study temporal and spatial trends for environment...