Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Sugar is defined as a sweet crystalline substance which can be obtained from various plants, such as sugar cane and sugar beet, consist essentially of sucrose, and is used as a sweetener in food and drinks. There are three main types of sugar which are lactose, sucrose, and fructose. Fructose is found naturally in fruits and honey, lactose can be found in milk, and sucrose can be obtained from sugar cane. According to SKIL 70% of sugar production comes from sugar cane which is found mainly in…

“Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, stroke, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, and osteoporosis.” (22) Physical activity is the main key factor to improving overall health and well-being. Engaging in exercise helps aid and control weight. In order to lose or maintain…

In recent years MTHFR has been popularised in social media and blogs with various levels of information and potential misinformation. A search on google.com.au using the term “MTHFR” provided 1,330,000 results in 0.40 seconds.[1] With all of this different information being available 24 hours per day, all year round, it can be confusing for practitioners and patients to sift through to determine what is scientific, clinical or “hearsay”. 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)…

Cells (SC) are morphologically characterized by dendrites that radiate from the main cell body leading to a star-like shape and giving rise to the name Stellate i.e. star-like. They can be found in various parts of the body such as: kidneys, lungs, liver, breast, and pancreas; some of these ones have been less thoroughly characterized compared to others such as hepatic SC [1-5]. Although the dissimilar microenvironment of SC in different parts of the body condition them to react different, it…

Where Does Taurine Come From? Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an is an organic compound discovered in bull bile in 1827 and mainly found in different animal tissues mainly in bile and large intestines. The term Taurine has a Latin origin from the word taurus which means a bull. Taurine has many functions inside animal bodies like muscle development, cardiovascular functions, and nervous system development among other functions. Once extracted, this acid compound is used in several…

conditions. Obesity is a driver of several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2DM), hypertension (HTN), cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic respiratory diseases, stroke, metabolic syndromes, and cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports these non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for nearly 70% of deaths globally (WHO, 2016). In 2013, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced its new policy defining obesity as a disease (AMA, 2013). The obesity epidemic…

5.1 Product Kasheyz is an innovative product that has changed the concept of sugar cubes by infusing it with tea leaves and matcha powder. Hence, the hardened and cubed solution from the mixture of sugar and tea enables the consumer to plop one in a warm cup of water and stir up a cup of tea in just mere seconds. Kasheyz is designed to cater for the working population and college students who are not able to drink a warm beverage with their busy lifestyles. Moreover, the sugarcane, matcha powder…

genetic and environmental factors. (9:178, 12:3) The genetic link is supported by the increased occurrence rates within families, ethnic and geographic variations and the high risk of reoccurrence, (60 to 70%), in subsequent pregnancies. (12:3, 13:280) Non-genetic or environmental factors include low vitamin D levels, low selenium levels, hepatitis C, multiple gestations, maternal age over 35, seasonal factors (as incidence rates increase in the winter months), and a potential hormonal…

#Harmful effects of soft drinks _Bubbly and sugary, soft drinks are appealing to your eyes, refreshing to drink, and easy on your pockets but they come at a cost - from obesity to poor bone health to cancer, soft drinks can take a toll on your health._ Be it a mix for your favorite booze or a quick fix for your kid's birthday party, soft drinks come in handy. But remember, apart from lacking in nutrition, the sugary drinks are full of unhealthy ingredients and more importantly, they may not…

Just in the last 30 years alone obesity has more than doubled in children alone. Childhood obesity is defined, in the medical world, as a medical condition when a child who is dramatically overweight and has excess body fat for their age group and their height. Obesity affects about 20% of children in the world and this number is increasing year by year. Childhood obesity is a medical condition that affects children of all race, ages and height. Obesity in children is more common than people…