Background and Objectives: The controversy about the impact of vitamin D supplementation
on weight loss treatment was observed in several randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This …

Adiponectin (Ad) is a cytokine produced by adipocytes that acts on specific receptors of
several tissues through autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine signaling mechanisms. Ad is …

Objective Widespread vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D< 50 nmol/L) in
Saudi Arabia (SA) has been documented, yet a time trend is needed to establish where the …

ABSTRACT Introduction: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a bowel disorder leading to
symptoms such as abdominal pain, modifications in the motility and bowel habits, distention …

The study was conducted to comprehensively assess the association of the concentration of
vitamin D in the blood and insulin resistance in non-diabetic subjects. The objective was to …

Obesity is a global health challenge that warrants effective treatments to avoid its multiple
comorbidities. Bariatric surgery, a cornerstone treatment to control bodyweight excess and …

Background Regulating thermogenesis is a major task of thyroid hormones (THs), and
involves TH-responsive energetic processes at the central and peripheral level. In severe …

Adipose tissue is the largest energy storage and protection organ. It is distributed
subcutaneously and around the internal organs. It regulates metabolism by storing and …

There is some evidence for ameliorating effect of vitamin D on glycemic and lipidemic status
which are likely to be mediated through other molecules including adiponectin. However …

Adipose tissue of obese people secretes a number of adipokines, including adiponectin and
resistin, which have an antagonistic effect on the human metabolism, influencing the …