Sarcopenia is an important factor of functional impairment related to aging. This study conducted investigate the prevalence sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in Korean population. Representative men (4,486) women (5,999) aged 20 years or older were analyzed from Fourth National Health Nutritional Examination Surveys. was classified into Class I defined relative skeletal muscle mass loss within 1–2 SD gender-specific mean for healthy young adults II below 2 SD. Relative represented by...

We conducted a community-based anti-obesity programme using mobile phone short message service (SMS) messaging. A total of 927 participants were recruited and visited public health centre for initial assessment. Mobile phones used to deliver messages about diet, exercise behaviour modification once week. After 12-week they the again. Four hundred thirty-three subjects (47%) successfully completed their weight control programme. There mean reductions weight, waist circumference body mass...

The relative contributions of calcium and vitamin D to metabolism bone mineral density (BMD) have been examined previously, but not in a population with very low intake. To determine the importance dietary intake serum 25-hydroxyvitamin [25(OH)D] concentration mass intake, total 4662 adults (2567 men 2095 women) ≥50 years age from 2009-2010 Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were divided into groups according intakes (quintiles means: 154, 278, 400, 557, 951 mg/d)...

A significant decline of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration [25(OH)D] with increasing latitude has been reported only for Caucasians. To determine the association between 25(OH)D and geographic location its impact on bone mineral density (BMD) in an Asian population, a total 17,508 subjects (8910 men 8598 women) from 2008-2010 Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were stratified into four age groups analyzed BMD according to (South, 33° N-35° N; Middle, 36°...

Objectives: To investigate a non-linear relationship between serum vitamin D level and uric acid concentration to evaluate the potential of as biomarker for inflammatory diseases such hyperuricemia. Methods: Using data from Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), an analysis was conducted on 10,864 adults aged 19 years or more. Serum levels were categorized into quartiles (Q1–Q4) analysis. Their linear relationships with concentrations assessed using Pearson...

Women over Sixty-Years-OldThere are inconsistent findings on the effects of vitamin K bone mineral density (BMD) and undercarboxylated osteocalcin (UcOC).The present intervention study evaluated effect in subjects 60-yr-old.The group (vitamin + D calcium supplement; 15 mg K2 [menatetrenone] three times daily, 400 IU once a day, 315 twice daily) control supplement) were randomly assigned.During six months treatment, seventy eight women participated (38 40 group) 45 completed study.The...

Recent studies have revealed close relationships between hepatic injury, metabolic pathways, and gut microbiota. The microorganisms in the intestine also cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). aim of this study was to examine whether IBS associated with elevated enzyme [alanine aminotransferase (ALT) aspartate (AST)], gamma-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT) levels, (MS).This a retrospective, cross-sectional, case-control study. case control groups comprised subjects who visited our health promotion...

Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies have been ongoing problems in Koreans due to a lack of food sources calcium D. Postmenopausal women aged 50 64 years (n = 25) were randomly assigned consume three home meal replacements (HMRs)/week with (treatment) without (control) eggshell powder for 6 months. Additionally, subjects who agreed continue the study consumed same HMRs/week an additional months this randomized double-blind study. We confirmed high compliance participants by analyzing...

Women with Fibromyalgia Have Lower Levels of Calcium

The impact of simultaneously elevated serum ferritin and mercury concentrations on hypertension in the general population is not known. To determine association with hypertension, 6213 subjects (3060 men 3153 women) over 20 years age from 2008 to 2010 Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey were divided into tertiles according each gender. Serum (258.2 vs. 94.8 pmol/L) (28.4 19.9 nmol/L) higher than women. (men; P = 0.029, women; < 0.001) 0.001, 0.003) significantly associated...

Purpose: We performed a study to determine the best appropriate wearing site of triaxial accelerometer at different exercise speeds.Materials and Methods: conducted an observational with 66 healthy Korean adults (26 men 40 women).Resting metabolic rate (RMR) before exercise, physical activity-related energy expenditure (PAEE) by cardiorespiratory gas analyzer Signal Vector Magnitude (SVM) were measured while four accelerometers on sites (wrist, waist, upper arm, ankle) speeds from 2--10...

Summary Context Osteocalcin is associated with energy metabolism and atherosclerosis, besides bone metabolism. However, the association between osteocalcin or its undercarboxylated form (uc OC ) coronary artery calcification controversial. Objective To evaluate relationship calcium score ( CACS concentration of serum uc . Design Cross‐sectional. Patients A total 162 subjects (114 men 48 women) no angina symptom. Measurements Serum analyses included glucose, insulin lipid profiles as well...

Carcinoembryonic Antigen Level Can be Overestimated in Metabolic SyndromeCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels can affected by many factors and metabolic syndrome is also a candidate.This study examined the relationship between CEA using data of 32,897 healthy Koreans.Fecal occult blood tests were performed.Subjects with colorectal carcinoma excluded.Subjects classified their smoking status, its components.Prevalence all components showed significant increase according to quartile serum...

The association of high vitamin A intake and low bone mineral density (BMD) is still controversial. To determine the dietary serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration with BMD, a total 6481 subjects (2907 men 3574 women) aged ≥50 years from Korean National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (2008–2011) were divided into groups according to (tertiles) 25(OH)D (&lt;50, 50–75, &gt;75 nmol/L), evaluated for BMD after adjusting relevant variables. Mean intakes 737 600 μg RE (Retinol...

Uncarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC) is important in evaluating vitamin K status and it inversely associated with bone mineral density (BMD). We studied the correlationship between ucOC BMD healthy Korean women. This study recruited 337 women ages 20-70 were recruited. Serum ucOC, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, body mass index (BMI), measured compared. Mean BMI was lowest (20.3+/-1.9 kg/m(2)) 20 yr old group highest (24.8+/-2.6 60 group. Women age had related to independent of other factors...

Obesity Is Inversely Related to Hydrogen-Producing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Non-Constipation Irritable Bowel SyndromeThere have been inconsistent findings on the association of obesity and non-constipation irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with hydrogen (H2) gas forming-microflora causes IBS.But, effect H2 producing SIBO IBS patients has not studied yet.The aim this study was investigate between patients.We reviewed charts who showed...

Introduction . A nonspecific symptom, fatigue accompanies a variety of diseases, including cancer, and can have grave impact on patients’ quality life. As for multidimensional instruments, one the most widely used is Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI). This study aims to verify reliability validity MFI Korean (MFI-K) version. Materials Method was performed at four university hospitals in Republic Korea. Among outpatients visiting Department Family Medicine, those complaining or chronic...

Vitamin D is an important factor in human health. Yet, vitamin deficiency very common. We aimed to confirm serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25OHD) concentration change after sunlight exposure and elucidate the relationship between amount of 25OHD level by ambulatory lux meter questionnaire.Twenty healthy young women were enrolled. They educated obtain 20 minutes during weekdays from October November, 2010, which they wear on arm. All subjects completed a one-week recall questionnaire at end study....

Whole body vibration (WBV) confers a continuous stimuli to the body. While some reports have described effects of WBV on bone mineral density, muscle mass, power, study composition in postmenopausal women is rare. The aim this pilot was examine effect changes weight and women.Fifteen healthy obese who were staff one university hospital located Suwon, Korea voluntarily recruited. Inclusion criteria age over 50 years, mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m(2). group training performed 10 minute sessions...

The amount of calcium and vitamin D needed to support bone development is still uncertain.We examined the association 25-hydroxyvitamin [25(OH)D] intake with mineral content (BMC).A total 2918 subjects (1345 males 1573 females) aged 10 29 years from 2008-2010 Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey were stratified into 3 age groups: early adolescents, late young adults.BMC femoral neck, hip, lumbar spine evaluated in each group according quartiles serum 25(OH)D concentration...

It is generally believed that gonadal function in men declines with ageing. However, observations on ageing-related decrease total testosterone (TT) are not consistent. The aim of this study to examine the changes and investigate influence factors TT.Changes TT ageing were observed longitudinal design a single health promotion centre.A 220 Korean aged ≥40 years included between 2002 2011. assay was repeated for all subjects, an interval ≥3 years.Information medical history lifestyle habits...

Serum Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Concentration Correlates with Framingham Risk Score in KoreansGamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is a novel coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factor, but its use as an independent factor for CAD prediction remains unclear Asian population.This study examined the association between serum GGT concentration and score (FRS) Korean cross-sectional was performed on 30,710 Koreans.Besides FRS, body mass index, fasting blood glucose, liver enzymes, lipid profile, uric...