BACKGROUND The prevalence of diabetes in lndonesia is increasing due to various factors, including life style changes such as trans fatty acid (TFA) intake. High TFA intake is known to be related to blood lipid profile changes resulting in cardiovascular disorders. This study was to identify the effect ofTFA on nitric oxide (NO) production and on necrosis of pancreatic beta cells. METHODS…
Aim: to obtain profile of food and nutrien intake in Indonesian elderly population and factors associated with energy intake. Methods: multi-center cross sectional study in 13 hospitals across Indonesia conducted among 387 elderly who had attended geriatric clinics. Data collected including demographic characteristics, fungtional status, cognitive status, mental status, nutrional status, food…
Background : Hyperuricaemia stimulated pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-a, IL-1 and IL-6They stimulate leucocyte adhesion to monosodium urate deposition area and multiply inflamatory response. Indonesian Bay-Ieaf (Eugenia polyantha), celery (Apium graveolens) and blackseed (Nigella sativa) had known decrease inflammatory response. These plants are common in lndonesia but had not clinically s…