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View article: A Comparative Analysis of Hydration Status Among Urban and Rural Adults in Selangor, Malaysia
A Comparative Analysis of Hydration Status Among Urban and Rural Adults in Selangor, Malaysia Open
This study found significant differences in hydration status between urban and rural adults in Selangor, Malaysia, based on both urine and blood measurements; however, urine tests proved to be more reliable for assessing hydration levels. …
View article: Effects of health qigong on cervical spondylosis: A systematic review
Effects of health qigong on cervical spondylosis: A systematic review Open
As an exercise-based intervention, Health Qigong not only helps alleviate cervical spondylosis-related pain and improve cervical dysfunction but also promotes the restoration of cervical curvature and enhances cervical mobility, thereby ad…
View article: Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation on CMJ Performance of Chinese Male Collegiate Basketball Players: A Pilot Study
Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation on CMJ Performance of Chinese Male Collegiate Basketball Players: A Pilot Study Open
View article: Proximate and Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Fruit and Vegetable Peels Readily Available in Malaysia
Proximate and Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Fruit and Vegetable Peels Readily Available in Malaysia Open
Fruit peels are a substantial source of nutrients and specific phytochemicals that may be efficiently utilised for the creation of nutraceuticals and to enhance food security. Waste from fruits and vegetables, especially their peels, is us…
View article: The impact of post-activation potentiation on explosive vertical jump after intermittent time: a meta-analysis and systematic review
The impact of post-activation potentiation on explosive vertical jump after intermittent time: a meta-analysis and systematic review Open
The optimal intermittent time for post-activation potentiation (PAP) training remains uncertain and contentious. This study employed a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the effect of different intermittent times on PAP in relation t…
View article: Criterion-Related Validity of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Questionnaire Among Children and Adolescents in Malaysia
Criterion-Related Validity of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Questionnaire Among Children and Adolescents in Malaysia Open
View article: Genetic variants and non-genetic factors associated with a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in full-term neonates in Malaysia
Genetic variants and non-genetic factors associated with a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in full-term neonates in Malaysia Open
A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has been reported in Malaysian pregnant women, indicating that neonates at birth are at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. Factors including low dietary vitamin D intake and single nucleotide …
View article: Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Is Inversely Associated with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Hospital-Based Matched Case–Control Study in Malaysia
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Is Inversely Associated with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Hospital-Based Matched Case–Control Study in Malaysia Open
Serum 25(OH)D deficiency consistently demonstrated molecular mechanisms through which chronic inflammation is associated with the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). This study aimed to determine the association between serum 25(OH)D a…
View article: Optimisation of Phytate Degradation in Whole Grain Rice During Germination Processing Using Response Surface Methodology
Optimisation of Phytate Degradation in Whole Grain Rice During Germination Processing Using Response Surface Methodology Open
Phytic acid (IP6), stored in seeds as metal salts known as phytates, binds to micronutrients and prevents its absorption by the human body. The germination process could improve cereal nutritional values by stimulating endogenous phytase a…
View article: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk and survival: a hospital-based matched prospective case-control study in Malaysia
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk and survival: a hospital-based matched prospective case-control study in Malaysia Open
Serum 25(OH) D deficiency may be one of the underlying molecular mechanisms through which chronic inflammation is associated with risk and survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). This study was conducted to determine the association be…
View article: Phytochemicals Screening and Anti-proliferative Activities of Anacardium occidentale Shoot Extract in Breast Cancer Cells
Phytochemicals Screening and Anti-proliferative Activities of Anacardium occidentale Shoot Extract in Breast Cancer Cells Open
Introduction: Anacardium occidentale or cashew are popular traditional food and have raised research interest for complementary cancer treatment. Cancer has become leading cause of death and treatment involved severe side effects. In prese…
View article: Effect of post-activation potentiation on the sports performance of athletes: a systematic review
Effect of post-activation potentiation on the sports performance of athletes: a systematic review Open
Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of post-activation potentiation (PAP) on sport performance. Methods The data used in this study were reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta…
View article: MYBIOTA: A birth cohort on maternal and infant microbiota and its impact on infant health in Malaysia
MYBIOTA: A birth cohort on maternal and infant microbiota and its impact on infant health in Malaysia Open
Background The microbiota plays a key role in early immunity maturation that affects infant health and is associated with the development of non-communicable diseases and allergies in later life. Objective The MYBIOTA is a prospective moth…
View article: The Amount of Folic Acid in Weekly Iron-Folic Acid Supplements Should Be Increased From 0.4 to 2,8 mg to Reduce Neural Tube Defects (NTD)
The Amount of Folic Acid in Weekly Iron-Folic Acid Supplements Should Be Increased From 0.4 to 2,8 mg to Reduce Neural Tube Defects (NTD) Open
View article: Edible Bird's Nest as a Potential Cognitive Enhancer
Edible Bird's Nest as a Potential Cognitive Enhancer Open
Cognitive enhancement is defined as the augmentation of the mind's core capabilities through the improvement of internal or external information processing systems. Recently, the focus has shifted to the potential therapeutic effects of na…
View article: Nutrition Education 4.0 to Prevent Overweight and Obesity Through Webinar: A Research Protocol
Nutrition Education 4.0 to Prevent Overweight and Obesity Through Webinar: A Research Protocol Open
The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has made changes in the learning system from face-to-face learning to online learning. With these conditions, technology should be utilized by making an innovation to improve the quality of learning. In t…
View article: High early pregnancy serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, within a sub-optimal range, is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study
High early pregnancy serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, within a sub-optimal range, is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study Open
The high prevalence of VDD in this sample of pregnant women underscores the need for effective preventive public health strategies. Further investigation of this unexpected association between serum vitamin D level and GDM risk in predomin…
View article: Predictor of Obese Mothers and Stunted Children in the Same Roof: A Population-Based Study in the Urban Poor Setting Indonesia
Predictor of Obese Mothers and Stunted Children in the Same Roof: A Population-Based Study in the Urban Poor Setting Indonesia Open
Stunting leads to the poor cognitive development, increases the risk of child mortality, and elevates the risk of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to determine the magnitude of double burden of malnutrition (DBM) in the urban po…
View article: Nutrition Education 4.0 to Prevent Overweight and Obesity through Social Media
Nutrition Education 4.0 to Prevent Overweight and Obesity through Social Media Open
Introduction: This study was aimed to explore the effectiveness of 2-months online-based nutrition education related to the reduction of obesity and the risk factor of overweight in adulthood aged 17-25 years compared to the control group.…
View article: Comparative studies of physicochemical properties of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) cookies from different variations of sweet potato
Comparative studies of physicochemical properties of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) cookies from different variations of sweet potato Open
Sweet potato possesses superb nutritional values and it grows easily in a hot and humid climate. In Malaysia, sweet potatoes are commonly used in making traditional snacks and sweet desserts despite that sweet potato has greater potential …
View article: Influence of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors on vitamin D status of healthy Malaysian pregnant women
Influence of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors on vitamin D status of healthy Malaysian pregnant women Open
Background: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has been related to vitamin D binding protein ( GC ) gene polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors in different populations. However, previous studies only focused on demographic and lifestyle…
View article: Influence of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors on vitamin D status of healthy Malaysian pregnant women
Influence of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors on vitamin D status of healthy Malaysian pregnant women Open
Background: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has been related to vitamin D binding protein ( GC ) gene polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors in different populations. However, previous studies only focused on demographic and lifestyle…
View article: Influence of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors on vitamin D status in healthy Malaysian pregnant women
Influence of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors on vitamin D status in healthy Malaysian pregnant women Open
Background Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has been related to vitamin D binding protein (GC) gene polymorphism, demographics and lifestyle factors in different populations. However, previous studies examining the factors associated with VDD du…
View article: Prevalence, Severity, and Type of Anaemia Among Malaysian Women of Reproductive Age
Prevalence, Severity, and Type of Anaemia Among Malaysian Women of Reproductive Age Open
View article: Vitamin D status is associated with high BMI, working status and gravidity among pregnant Malaysian women
Vitamin D status is associated with high BMI, working status and gravidity among pregnant Malaysian women Open
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is associated with adverse health outcomes in pregnancy and newborns. This study aims to determine the Vitamin D status among pregnant Malaysian women and its associations with specific maternal & p…
View article: Palm Weevil Larvae (<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> Fabricius) and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-Enriched Biscuits Improved Nutritional Status in Female Wistar Albino Rats
Palm Weevil Larvae (<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> Fabricius) and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-Enriched Biscuits Improved Nutritional Status in Female Wistar Albino Rats Open
Edible insects have emerged as an inexpensive alternative source of protein for reducing the burden of malnutrition worldwide. However, there is a dearth of evidence on its efficacy, and thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the e…
View article: Effect of once weekly folic acid supplementation on erythrocyte folate concentrations in women to determine potential to prevent neural tube defects: a randomised controlled dose-finding trial in Malaysia
Effect of once weekly folic acid supplementation on erythrocyte folate concentrations in women to determine potential to prevent neural tube defects: a randomised controlled dose-finding trial in Malaysia Open
Introduction Folic acid (0.4 mg) taken prior to and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). Because these birth defects occur early in pregnancy, before women may know they are pregnant, many countries have m…
View article: Prevalence of anaemia and low intake of dietary nutrients in pregnant women living in rural and urban areas in the Ashanti region of Ghana
Prevalence of anaemia and low intake of dietary nutrients in pregnant women living in rural and urban areas in the Ashanti region of Ghana Open
A large percentage of pregnant women still have insufficient dietary intakes of essential nutrients required to support the nutritional demands during pregnancy. Particularly, pregnant women resident in rural areas require interventions su…
View article: Microencapsulated Tuna Oil Results in Higher Absorption of DHA in Toddlers
Microencapsulated Tuna Oil Results in Higher Absorption of DHA in Toddlers Open
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an essential component for brain and visual acuity development during foetal and early postnatal life. A newly released directive under the European Commission stipulates DHA as a mandatory ingredient in infan…
View article: Effects of EPA+DHA from yellow-stripe scad and salmon on platelet and endothelial cell-related cytokines of healthy overweight Malaysians
Effects of EPA+DHA from yellow-stripe scad and salmon on platelet and endothelial cell-related cytokines of healthy overweight Malaysians Open
Introduction: Overweight currently has become a major global burden. Salmon is one of the major sources for fish oil to treat inflammatory related cardiovascular diseases. Yellow-stripe scad (YSS) on the other hand, is a local Malaysian fi…