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Very low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets affect fasting lipids and postprandial lipemia differently in overweight menMatthew J Sharman
Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
J Nutr 134:880-5. 2004..05)...- Weight loss leads to reductions in inflammatory biomarkers after a very-low-carbohydrate diet and a low-fat diet in overweight menMatthew J Sharman
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, 2095 Hillside Road, Unit 1110, Storrs, CT 06269 01110, USA
Clin Sci (Lond) 107:365-9. 2004..These data suggest that, in the short-term, weight loss is primarily the driving force underlying the reductions in most of the inflammatory biomarkers... - Effects of a carbohydrate-restricted diet with and without supplemental soluble fiber on plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and other clinical markers of cardiovascular riskRichard J Wood
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 4017, USA
Metabolism 56:58-67. 2007..Furthermore, a CRD led to clinically important positive alterations in cardiovascular disease risk factors... - Androgen receptor content following heavy resistance exercise in menNicholas A Ratamess
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Unit 1110, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1110, USA
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 93:35-42. 2005..This may have been due to greater protein catabolism associated with the higher level of stress following higher-volume resistance exercise... - Comparison of a very low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet on fasting lipids, LDL subclasses, insulin resistance, and postprandial lipemic responses in overweight womenJeff S Volek
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269 1110, USA
J Am Coll Nutr 23:177-84. 2004..The primary purpose of this study was to compare a very low-carbohydrate and a low-fat diet on fasting blood lipids, LDL subclasses, postprandial lipemia, and insulin resistance in overweight and obese women... - An isoenergetic very low carbohydrate diet improves serum HDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations, the total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio and postprandial pipemic responses compared with a low fat diet in normal weight, normolipidemic wJeff S Volek
Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
J Nutr 133:2756-61. 2003.... - The effects of carbohydrate loading on repetitive jump squat power performanceDisa L Hatfield
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 20:167-71. 2006..These data show that elevated carbohydrate intake is not needed to optimize a repetitive power-endurance performance when it is done as the first exercise in a workout... - A ketogenic diet favorably affects serum biomarkers for cardiovascular disease in normal-weight menMatthew J Sharman
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-1110, USA
J Nutr 132:1879-85. 2002..The results suggest that a short-term ketogenic diet does not have a deleterious effect on CVD risk profile and may improve the lipid disorders characteristic of atherogenic dyslipidemia... - Androgenic responses to resistance exercise: effects of feeding and L-carnitineWilliam J Kraemer
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 38:1288-96. 2006..The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of 3 wk of L-carnitine L-tartrate (LCLT) supplementation and post-resistance-exercise (RE) feeding on hormonal and androgen receptor (AR) responses... - The effects of creatine supplementation on muscular performance and body composition responses to short-term resistance training overreachingJeff S Volek
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
Eur J Appl Physiol 91:628-37. 2004..In addition, creatine supplementation appears to be effective for maintaining muscular performance during the initial phase of high-volume resistance training overreaching that otherwise results in small performance decrements... - The effects of L-carnitine L-tartrate supplementation on hormonal responses to resistance exercise and recoveryWilliam J Kraemer
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 17:455-62. 2003..These data support the use of LCLT as a recovery supplement for hypoxic exercise and lend further insights into the hormonal mechanisms that may help to mediate quicker recovery... - Cardiovascular and hormonal aspects of very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic dietsJeff S Volek
Hman Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
Obes Res 12:115S-23S. 2004..e., the type of fat and protein) and the interaction with other interventions (e.g., exercise, dietary supplements, drugs)... - Effects of chromium supplementation on glycogen synthesis after high-intensity exerciseJeff S Volek
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 38:2102-9. 2006..Chromium enhances insulin signaling and insulin-mediated glucose uptake in cultured cells. We investigated the effect of chromium on glycogen synthesis and insulin signaling in humans... - Cortitrol supplementation reduces serum cortisol responses to physical stressWilliam J Kraemer
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
Metabolism 54:657-68. 2005.... - High-affinity growth hormone binding protein and acute heavy resistance exerciseMartyn R Rubin
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 37:395-403. 2005..g., leptin and adipocytes) may serve to mask training-induced increases in circulating GHBP of a hepatic origin, thus masking any detectable increase in GH receptor expression... - A cetylated fatty acid topical cream with menthol reduces pain and improves functional performance in individuals with arthritisWilliam J Kraemer
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 19:475-80. 2005..Nevertheless, our data support the use of a topical cream consisting of cetylated fatty acids (with or without menthol) for enhancing the potential for exercise training in this population... - Increasing fluid milk favorably affects bone mineral density responses to resistance training in adolescent boysJeff S Volek
Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
J Am Diet Assoc 103:1353-6. 2003..Compared with juice, the milk group had a significantly greater increase in bone mineral density (0.014 vs 0.028 g/cm(2)). Increasing intake of milk in physically active adolescent boys may enhance bone health... - Endurance capacity and high-intensity exercise performance responses to a high fat dietJesse Fleming
Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1110, USA
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 13:466-78. 2003..These deleterious effects on exercise performance may be accounted for in part by a reduction in body mass and/or increased ratings of perceived exertion... - Effects of vitamin E supplementation on recovery from repeated bouts of resistance exerciseNeva G Avery
Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 47306, USA
J Strength Cond Res 17:801-9. 2003..VE supplementation was not effective at attenuating putative markers of membrane damage, oxidative stress, and performance decrements after repeated bouts of whole-body concentric/eccentric resistance exercise... - Physiological and functional effects of acute low-frequency hand-arm vibrationAna L Gomez
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 17:686-93. 2003..No significant increases in limb size representative of swelling were observed. These data indicate that exposure to 1 hour of low-frequency hand-arm vibration has only minor effects on physiological function... - Longitudinal tracking of muscular power changes of NCAA Division I collegiate women gymnastsDuncan N French
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 18:101-7. 2004..e., lean muscle mass) was apparent. These data underscore the importance that specificity, and more importantly power development, should play in the conditioning of collegiate women gymnasts' training programs... - Maintenance of the LDL cholesterol:HDL cholesterol ratio in an elderly population given a dietary cholesterol challengeChristine M Greene
Departments of Nutritional Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
J Nutr 135:2793-8. 2005..We conclude from this study that dietary cholesterol provided by eggs does not increase the risk for heart disease in a healthy elderly population... - Effects of treatment with a cetylated fatty acid topical cream on static postural stability and plantar pressure distribution in patients with knee osteoarthritisWilliam J Kraemer
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 19:115-21. 2005..Such over-the-counter treatment may help improve the exercise trainability of people with OA... - The effects of amino acid supplementation on muscular performance during resistance training overreachingNicholas A Ratamess
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 17:250-8. 2003..In addition, an initial high-volume, moderate-intensity phase of overreaching followed by a higher intensity, moderate-volume phase appears to be very effective for enhancing muscle strength in resistance-trained men... - Weight loss associated with reduced intake of carbohydrate reduces the atherogenicity of LDL in premenopausal womenIngrid Lofgren
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
Metabolism 54:1133-41. 2005..This study suggests that moderate weight loss (<5% of body weight) associated with reduced caloric intake, lower dietary carbohydrate, and increased physical activity impacts the atherogenicity of LDL... - Detraining produces minimal changes in physical performance and hormonal variables in recreationally strength-trained menWilliam J Kraemer
The Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology Unit 1110, The University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269, USA
J Strength Cond Res 16:373-82. 2002..A minimal maintenance training program is recommended for the recreational lifter to offset any reductions in performance... - Body composition and hormonal responses to a carbohydrate-restricted dietJeff S Volek
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1110, USA
Metabolism 51:864-70. 2002.... - Responses of plasma proenkephalin peptide F in rats following 14 days of spaceflightWilliam J Kraemer
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
Aviat Space Environ Med 75:114-7. 2004..Proenkephalin peptide F [107-140] is related to the enhancement of immune function, while microgravity has been shown to cause immuno-suppression. We investigated the physiological response of proenkephalin peptide F to microgravity... - Modification of lipoproteins by very low-carbohydrate dietsJeff S Volek
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, U 1110, Storrs, CT 06269 1110, USA
J Nutr 135:1339-42. 2005..Considering the effectiveness of VLCDs in promoting fat loss and improving the metabolic syndrome, discounting or condemning their use is unjustified. We encourage a more unbiased, balanced appraisal of VLCDs... - Effect of explosive resistance training on titin and myosin heavy chain isoforms in trained subjectsMichael R McGuigan
Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601, USA
J Strength Cond Res 17:645-51. 2003..The data from this investigation indicates that a relatively short period of explosive resistance training results in negligible changes in the expression of MyHC or titin isoforms... - Replacing dietary carbohydrate with protein and fat decreases the concentrations of small LDL and the inflammatory response induced by atherogenic diets in the guinea pigMatthew J Sharman
Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
J Nutr Biochem 19:732-8. 2008 - Statistical analysis of fiber area in human skeletal muscleMichael R M McGuigan
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI, USA
Can J Appl Physiol 27:415-22. 2002..These results indicate that for a needle biopsy different numbers of fibers are needed depending on the fiber type to accurately characterize the mean fiber population...