Aim To verify the correlation between RetinolIRBP4 Ratio, and resistin with inflammation (represented by hsCRP) in non-diabetic obese Indonesian men Methods This was a cross sectional study using 125 subjects. Measured parameters were retinol, RBP4, resistin, and hsCRP. Correlation between retinol, RBP4, resistin, hsCRP and RetinolIRBP4 Ratio was calculated. Cut off point of hsCRPwere classiie…
The production of free radiacals (oxidants) that are not in balance with antioxidant activity can cause cell damage. The need for antioxidant is absolutely necessary not only endogenous but also exogenous. Yellow soybean is one of the plants that have antioxidant activity, which can reduce the effects of free radicals while vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which is used. This study aims to d…
Free radicals in Cigarette smoke can destroy tissue and cells of the body. The activity of free radicals can be reduced by antioxidants from external and internal. The objective of this research is to investigate the effects of vitamin C and vitamin E combination on the histopathology or rat liver exposed by subcronic cigarette smoke. This research using true experimental study with post test o…
Vitamin D has an essential role in calcium-phosphorus metabolism and regulation of parathyroid hompne ()TH), thus maintaining bone integrity through mineralization and inhibit degenerative process (osteoporosis) and fractures. Various trials and observational studies demonstrate vitamin D effect in reducing cancer risk, infectious and autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular disease. However, de…
Hildren of 1-5 years old often face nutrition problem such as undernourishment vitamin A and zinc deficiency, anemia stunting and low mental development index (MDI). Vitamin A deficiency can cause growth disorder and declining zinc transport and mobilization in the heart meanwhile zinc is needed in retinol binding protein synthesis. If the deficiency lasts for long it can cause growth disorder …