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Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Nov 26;21(23):E8988. doi: 10.3390/ijms21238988.

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Cancer is now the second leading cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that every year, approximately 9.6 million people die of oncologic diseases. The most common origins of malignancy are the lungs, breasts, and colorectum. Even though in recent years, many new drugs and therapeutic options have been introduced, there are still no safe, effective chemopreventive agents. Cyclitols seem poised to improve this situation. There is a body of evidence that suggests that their supplementation can decrease the incidence of colorectal cancer, lower the risk of metastasis occurrence, lower the proliferation index, induce apoptosis in malignant cells, enhance natural killer (NK) cell activity, protect cells from free radical damage, and induce positive molecular changes, as well as reduce the side effects of anticancer treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery. Cyclitol supplementation appears to be both safe and well-tolerated. This review focuses on presenting, in a comprehensive way, the currently available knowledge regarding the use of cyclitols in the treatment of different malignancies, particularly in lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers.

PMID:33256104 | DOI:10.3390/ijms21238988

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Last night I polished off the last of the pecan pie. It was the last of my "still okay to eat" Thanksgiving leftovers. It was delicious, of course. All of the sugar-filled, gravy-laden delicacies were delicious. But. let's just say I was grateful for my go-to breakfast of rolled oats, walnuts, and some almond milk. (And a bit of maple syrup.)

I adore holiday food. At the same time, after several days of embracing a hedonistic approach to food enjoyment, you start to feel the effects. Akin to a hangover, there is an accompanying "food coma" that leads to fatigue, possibly headaches, and a general sense of just not feeling very good.

I suppose that's why some treats are best kept for special occasions. As Shakespeare's Friar Lawrence said in Romeo & Juliet, "The sweetest honey Is loathsomein[its] own deliciousness." 😉

The very things that make us adore these foods--pies of various kinds, buttered rolls, "gravied" casseroles--are the very things that eventually start to wreak havoc on how we feel and even function.

Even when it isn't a holiday, if I find myself slipping down that slope of eating food for the sake of tantalizing my taste buds alone, I get lethargic and even my mood can be affected. I lose the desire to exercise as vigorously and I feel like my ability to focus is compromised.

You know what else is strange? After awhile, the foods we crave don't even taste quite as good as they did at first. It's like our taste buds have become accustomed to the flavors.

And so, admittedly, when we switch back to eating healthier foods, they may taste less flavorful than they really are. It's like we've "numbed out."But then eventually, our sense of taste normalizes and we can even start to crave healthier foods. I know I do.

So, I'm looking forward to getting back on track. Being able to think more clearly and focus, feel energized, and sleep better. At least for a few weeks. After all, Christmas is coming. 😉

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition that affects an estimated 8 to 13 percent of women who are of reproductive age.

PCOS can cause:

While these dont happen to every woman with PCOS, there are changes from a lifestyle perspective that can help reduce the likelihood these effects will occur.

This article will focus on some of the changes you can implement today, such as diet and exercise routines. As always, if you have specific questions, talk to your doctor who helps you manage your PCOS.

Women with PCOS experience higher rates of insulin resistance compared to women who dont have the condition. Insulin resistance affects your bodys ability to use blood sugar for energy.

Doctors have connected a lack of physical activity and excess body weight as potential contributing factors to insulin resistance, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Not all women with PCOS have overweight. The good news is physical exercise is something you can do for your health when you have PCOS, regardless of your weight.

A meta-analysis of 16 studies related to PCOS and exercise found that vigorous intensity aerobic exercise was the most likely to reduce body mass index (BMI) and insulin resistance in women with PCOS, according to an article in the journal Frontiers in Physiology.

The researchers compared moderate exercise to vigorous exercise. They also found that vigorous exercise and healthy diet interventions resulted in the greatest decreases in BMI.

A research review of lifestyle interventions in PCOS published in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology found that exercise helped to reduce weight, abdominal fat, and fasting insulin levels.

The review also found exercise could help women of all weight levels with PCOS either lose or maintain their weight to help them look and feel healthier.

A literature review of studies published in the journal Sports Medicine regarding types of exercises, such as strength training and aerobic activity, did not find one specific exercise type was the most beneficial to women with PCOS.

Some of the studies reviewed aerobic exercise and resistance training, riding a stationary bicycle versus riding a bicycle outside, and treadmill walking or jogging at a moderate intensity versus vigorous intensity. The authors did find there are many exercise types that could benefit women with PCOS.

The message from these and other studies is that exercise can usually help you when you have PCOS, and the best exercise is what you will do regularly. Bonus points if the exercise can be something you enjoy doing.

Here are some exercise types to consider:

These are just some examples of exercises you can do with minimal equipment and space.

Researchers have completed several studies regarding the best diet types for those with PCOS to follow. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society used this research to make recommendations for women, which include:

If you arent sure where to start with incorporating these changes to your diet, talk to your doctor. Your doctor also may recommend seeing a dietitian to create an eating plan specific to women with PCOS.

Exercise to improve your PCOS doesnt have to take hours a week. Studies have found exercise sessions ranging from 30 minutes a day, three times a week, to three total hours per week improved metabolic and reproductive symptoms associated with PCOS.

The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society recommends getting at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day and increasing your activity effort when you can. Some of the ways you can incorporate exercise in your life include the following:

If boredom is a factor in your commitment to an exercise routine, utilize a combination of these exercise types, such as completing a different exercise session type three times a week.

Try to incorporate the following habits for healthy eating with each meal and snack:

Using these guidelines, you can often stay within recommended daily calorie requirements given your overall height, health level, and weight.

When you have PCOS, its always a good idea to talk to your doctor about the lifestyle changes you can make to improve your health. When it comes to exercise for your PCOS, its especially important you talk to your doctor if you have other medical conditions that could affect your ability to exercise. Examples include arthritis or heart-related conditions.

If you have been sedentary for some time or dont have a solid foundation in exercise safety or proper form, it may be a good idea to consult a personal trainer. Your personal trainer should have a fitness certification from an accredited organization. Examples include:

Your trainer should be experienced and emphasize safety.

Exercise can be an important part of your PCOS management. Not only does it improve your physical health, exercise can help you manage your stress levels.

If you arent sure where to start, seeing your doctor and finding a personal trainer can help set you on a safe pathway. Exercising at least three times a week and sticking with it can help you improve symptoms from PCOS.

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Every nutritionists goal is to develop the best possible diets to carry pigs smoothly through life and ensure the very best performance within the confines of the chosen raw materials and additives. The priority, of course, is to develop a feed strategy that will get pigs to market as fast as possible and result in the optimum profits for the farmer.

So, how do you do that? And what special considerations are required at each stage of a pigs life?

In essence, its about distinguishing between the needs of a young piglet with an immature gut and a pig from around 15kg where the gut has reached maturity and produces enough digestive enzymes to break down soybean meal and grain without any problem.

Its during the first weeks of a pigs life that the foundations for healthy growth are laid. Raw materials must be chosen carefully to ensure an easy transition between stages without disturbing the gut microflora, gut wall and digestion overall.

During the growth period up to 15kg, piglets generally need at least two, specially formulated feed types a prestarter from 6kg to 9kg and a starter from 9kg and up. If piglets weigh less than 6kg at weaning, a special creep feed is also necessary.

Healthy piglets rely on a feed that is highly digestible and low in anti-nutritional factors (ANFs). If feed protein is hard to digest and absorb, more additives will be necessary to counter the negative effect.

A highly digestible feed typically contains fewer additives. However, additives may be necessary to solve specific on-farm issues, such as low health status.

Nutritionists work with a set of norms for pig feed at each phase of production. These are set by organizations such as NCR, CVB, SEGES and INRA.

In countries that restrict the use of antibiotics and zinc oxide, the choice of raw materials is even more critical to keep issues like post-weaning diarrhea under control. This has led to the common practice of reducing crude protein and adding more additives. However, this is a strategy that is likely to impair performance and increase feed costs.

Because even high-quality proteins like fishmeal contain ANFs, many formulators have chosen to overcome inclusion limits by mixing a range of protein sources in prestarter and starter feed. The drawback for piglet performance is the combination of ANFs and the change in gut microbiota that occurs in every feeding phase.

This is why the case for choosing an exclusively soy strategy is strong. At Hamlet Protein, special processing technology maximizes the digestibility of soy protein and reduces the ANF content to a minimum. It means that piglet guts are no longer challenged by multiple protein sources, easing the transition up to 15kg.

The benefits:

Prestarter (6-9kg)

Starter (9-15kg)

Starter II (15-30kg)

Protein %

18-19

18-19

19-20

Lactose %

8-10

2-3

-

Soybean meal HiPro %

-

8

>20

HP 300 from Hamlet Protein %

10-16

7-10

-

Other proteins %

0-4

0-4

-

Feeding table for a soy onlystrategy with highly digestible, low-ANF soy protein

A soy only feed is a reliable choice for fast and healthy piglet growth. High digestibility and a low ANF content allows for limitless inclusion in piglet feed. From our experience, there is only one outcome better performance and a solid bottom line.

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Celebrities are known to keep a fit figure wherever they go. They are expected to look slim and fit for the camera and for fans. Many celebrities have become an expert in losing weight as they were able to lose over 10 kg (22 lbs) through diet and exercise.

Here are the six diet plans and foods that helped Korean celebrities slim down.

1. Seolhyun

Chicken breast, boiled eggs, sweet potatoes, salad

Seolhyun has a slim body that many women envy and want. Many believe she was born with a thin figure, but Seolhyun one weighed 60kg and lost her weight to currently weigh in at 47 kg. She has previously revealed her diet plan on television, stating she had eaten a meal of sweet potatoes, boiled eggs, and salad.

2. Kang So Ra

Yogurt, fruits, and nuts

Actress Kang So Ra also is known to be one of the celebrities who succeeded in her diet. Previously Kang So Ra weighted 72 kgs but had lost over 20kgs. She revealed that she eats three meals a day and eat yogurt, fruits, and nuts in the morning. For lunch, she eats a Korean style meal consisting of brown rice and vegetables. For dinner, she would eat a salad and sweet potatoes during her dieting period

3. Park Bo Ram

Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, paprika, and cucumber

Park Bo Ram made her name known through an audition program. During the audition, she weighed in at 77kg, but through consistent diet and exercise over four years, she had lost 32 kgs in total.

Park Bo Ram revealed her diet plan on television on various occasions. She stated she would have sweet potatoes, tomatoes, paprika, and cucumbers for breakfast and have a chicken salad for lunch. Then she would have a snack of nuts, bananas, boiled eggs, followed by sweet potatoes, chicken breast meat, and cabbage for dinner.

4. Kim Shin Young

Boiled eggs, paprika, tomatoes, Bok Choy, and cabbage

Kim Shin Young rose to fame with her cute cheeks and witty humor. She is also famous for her diet as she lost a total of 38 kg. She began her diet as she had health complications due to her weight. She started to drink detox juice, greek yogurt, brown rice with boiled eggs, paprika, tomatoes, bok choy, cabbage, and fish. She is still maintaining a healthy weight after losing much weight.

5. Hong Ji Min

Acorn jelly, napa cabbage, egg whites, and picked vegetables

Musical actress Hong Ji Min had lost 30kg in just three months.

She revealed her diet plan on television and revealed she would eat a meal of steamed cabbage, acorn jelly, egg whites, and picked vegetables.

6. Ailee

100g protein, vegetables, and fruit

Ailee is also known to lose weight in a short amount of time. She caught the attention when she revealed that she had gone on an extreme diet, limiting her intake of calories. She stated she would eat a choice of chicken breast, steak, or pork to eat 100g of protein in the morning with two cups of vegetables and one fruit.

She would continue to do the same for her lunch, consuming 100g protein, two cups of vegetables, and one fruit. Then she would skip dinner.

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Although a plentiful plant-based diet can help reduce the side effects of the coronavirus, it doesn't completely prevent one from contracting it at all. COVID-19 is contracted through the eyes, nose, and mouth, which means those who follow a vegan diet are just as likely to contract the virus as non-vegans, according to Vegan Friendly. Our point? Vegans have to wear masks and social distance, too!

Also, not all vegan diets can necessarily be deemed "healthy" ones. Following a plant-based diet is only "healthy" if it's well-balanced with fruits, vegetables, proteins, and complex carbohydrates. Being too restrictive, or consuming unusually high amounts of any one food group can make following a plant-based diet virtually useless, healthwise. If you are just starting out in the world of plant-based foods and need a helping hand, check out our guide on transitioning to a vegan diet for tips.

Getting started in the realm of veganism isn't always easy, but making a gradual transition is certainly worth your while not only for the sake of the environment, but also to lower your chances of developing weight problems, diabetes, or heart disease, and ultimately, to mitigate the risk of suffering from the effects of COVID-19.

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After last week's market celebration stocks took a rest Monday. The screens were bright red with around 2,100 gainers to over 5,400 losers, but the big-cap technology names enjoyed some relative strength and the FATMAAN names came back from some early pressure.

The best part of the market recently has been the speculative trading in special purpose acquisition companies, electric vehicles, cannabis, and a few other hot sectors. There was some profit-taking in the speculative names, but strength in bitcoin and some related names helped to keep the speculative sentiment positive. The hot money traders weren't exchanging high fives like they did last week, but the overall price action was not bad.

The issue now is whether this was just some healthy profit-taking after some exuberant holiday trading or was this a sign that the hot money is ready to cool off a bit. We don't have enough information yet to conclude but, there appears to be a lot of liquidity still looking for a place to go. Some pullbacks Monday simply will make for better charts.

We kick off the new month in the morning, and that usually means some inflows, but we also have some big initial public offerings and secondaries on the horizon that are going to sop up some excess cash. Traders still have an appetite for stocks, the price action is good and technical action is positive. There isn't any reason to be a bear at this point.

Have a good evening. I'll see you tomorrow.

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