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Tuesday 21 June 2016

Preparation, physicochemical characterization and application of acetylated lotus rhizome starches

Published Date
1 January 2016, Vol.135:1017, doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.07.090

Title 
Preparation, physicochemical characterization and application of acetylated lotus rhizome starches
  • Author 
  • Suling Sun a
  • Ganwei Zhang a,,
  • Chaoyang Ma b
  • aHubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Huanggang Normal University, 438000 Huanggang, China
  • bState Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China

Impact of octenyl succinylation on rheological, pasting, thermal and physicochemical properties of pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides) starch

Published Date
November 2016, Vol.73:5259, doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2016.05.034

Title
Impact of octenyl succinylation on rheological, pasting, thermal and physicochemical properties of pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides) starch
  • Author 
  • Monika Sharma a,,
  • Ashish K. Singh b
  • Deep N. Yadav c
  • Sumit Arora b
  • R.K. Vishwakarma c
  • aSouthern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, India
  • bICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
  • cICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology, Ludhiana, India

Low Blood Sugar Symptoms After Exercise

Low Blood Sugar Symptoms After Exercise
Intense exercise can trigger fatigue. Photo Credit KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images

Overview

Exercise induced low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia occurs when your body’s blood sugar is used up too quickly. Sugar, or glucose comes from the food that you eat and your body uses it as a source of energy during exercise. When you don’t eat enough food or you participate in vigorous exercise without increasing the amount of food you eat, you can experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Severe symptoms can be life-threatening.

Nervous System Symptoms

Your nervous system is extremely sensitive to the effects of low blood sugar. The first neurological effects of hypoglycemia during exercise include confusion, abnormal behavior, fatigue, irritability and trembling, according to Medline Plus. These are signs that your blood sugar is low and that you immediately need to reduce the intensity of your physical activity and eat a food that is high in carbohydrates or drink a sports drink. In addition, you should drink one to two cups of water to make sure you are adequately hydrated. Symptoms of dehydration are commonly confused with the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Continue to monitor these early warning signs and seek medical treatment promptly if they do not improve.

More serious neurological symptoms include visual disturbances, seizures, tremor and loss of consciousness. These critical symptoms can be avoided if you take the proper action to increase your blood sugar but they do require immediate medical attention.

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Low blood sugar after exercise can also have unwanted effects on your gastrointestinal system. Initially you may experience hunger, but as your blood sugar declines you can have nausea, vomiting, malaise and diarrhea. If you begin to experience these symptoms, you should avoid the temptation to “push yourself.” Take the proper precautions to prevent your blood sugar level from declining further. Seek immediate medical treatment if you begin to vomit or feel malaise after exercise.

Cardiovascular Symptoms

Your cardiovascular system can also be affected by low blood sugar. According to Medline Plus, you can experience a rapid heart rate, cold sweats and pale skin. In addition, you may notice a pounding heartbeat in your chest or in your head. You should stop exercising, eat a food high in carbohydrates, and re-hydrate yourself. Check your heart rate and make sure that it is no more than 220 minus your age. Continually monitor your heart rate to make sure that it gradually declines back to normal. If your heart rate stays elevated for more than a few minutes and you are experiencing other symptoms of hypoglycemia, see a doctor right away.

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What Are the Causes of Sudden & Extreme Fatigue?


What Are the Causes of Sudden & Extreme Fatigue?
What Are the Causes of Sudden & Extreme Fatigue? Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images
Fatigue is a common symptom in many illnesses and daily routines. It becomes a concern when it is not relieved by rest, good nutrition and a reduction in the stress level. A sudden onset of extreme fatigue from an unknown cause indicates the need to see a health care provider for a medical diagnosis. The pattern and extent of the fatigue are important criteria in determining a diagnosis.

Acute Kidney Failure

Acute or sudden kidney failure is kidney damage that keeps the kidneys from removing waste and producing urine without losing the electrolytes, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Symptoms of kidney failure include fatigue, decreased appetite, pain between the ribs and hips, elevated blood pressure and seizures.

The possible causes of acute kidney failure that leads to sudden and extreme fatigue include burns, dehydration, surgery, septic shock, a transfusion reaction, pregnancy complications and a urinary tract obstruction. Treatment includes defining and treating the underlying cause, limiting liquid intake to the amount of urine produced and monitoring lab reports to determine whether dialysis is required.

Mitral Valve Diseases

The mitral valve is the valve that regulates the blood flow between the upper and lower left chamber of the heart. Diseases of the mitral valve include mitral valve prolapse, which is one of the most common forms of valve disease, according to the Texas Heart Institute; mitral regurgitation, also known as mitral insufficiency; and mitral stenosis, or narrowing of the mitral valve.

Common symptoms of the mitral valve diseases include heart palpitations, chest pain and coughing. Symptoms of mitral valve prolapse include extreme fatigue. Cautions for people with any type of mitral valve disease include taking antibiotics prior to any dental procedure or general surgery to prevent infection of the valve.


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Although the exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is unknown, symptoms similar to a viral infection appear suddenly or within a few days, states MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health. The major symptom is extreme fatigue that limits the ability to carry on routine daily activities. A diagnosis of CFS requires the fatigue to last at least six weeks with no relief from bed rest.
CFS has no cure, so treatment focuses on the symptoms and includes medications for depression and sleep management; relaxation and stress-reduction techniques, such as biofeedback and deep breathing exercises; and activity management, such as dividing the amount of time spent on difficult tasks with rest periods.

Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body, such as the brain, skin, joints, heart, kidneys and lungs. For people with lupus, the body's immune system cannot distinguish the difference in the tissues and cells in the body and antigens, so it creates antibodies that cause pain, inflammation and damage to the cells.

Symptoms include extreme fatigue in 81 percent of people with lupus, states Disabled World. The treatment of lupus depends on the location of the affected organs or body system involved and includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, immunomodulating drugs and anticoagulants.

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Glycemic control and its predictors among Iranian diabetic patients



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Effect of acute consumption of strawberry jam on glycaemic status in both non-complicated and type 2 diabetic obese volunteers: a pilot study



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Advantages and Disadvantages of Fasting for Runners

Author BY   ANDREA CESPEDES  Food is fuel, especially for serious runners who need a lot of energy. It may seem counterintuiti...