Abstract

The purpose of this study is to ascertain if the dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba extract has beneficial effects on selected cardiovascular risk factors such as plasma cholesterol levels and coagulation factors. It is hypothesized that Ginkgo biloba extract will improve lipid profile, decreasing total and LDL-cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol while reducing LDL oxidizability; that the extract will reduce platelet peroxidation, aggregability and blood hypercoagulability; that it will improve renal function by reducing urinary platelet-activating factor and albumin excretion. A cluster of diseases are associated with insulin resistance, including the risks for cardiovascular disease. This study will attempt to demonstrate a compound whose biological activities may explain the associations found in the insulin resistance syndrome.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR001346-20
Application #
6450045
Study Section
Project Start
2000-12-01
Project End
2001-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
20
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$234,837
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Department
Type
DUNS #
800772162
City
San Antonio
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78229

  Publications

Kawaguchi-Suzuki, Marina; Cusi, Kenneth; Bril, Fernando et al. (2018) A Genetic Score Associates With Pioglitazone Response in Patients With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis. Front Pharmacol 9:752
Hayden, Kathleen M; Baker, Laura D; Bray, George et al. (2018) Long-term impact of intensive lifestyle intervention on cognitive function assessed with the National Institutes of Health Toolbox: The Look AHEAD study. Alzheimers Dement (Amst) 10:41-48
Unick, Jessica L; Gaussoin, Sarah A; Hill, James O et al. (2017) Objectively Assessed Physical Activity and Weight Loss Maintenance among Individuals Enrolled in a Lifestyle Intervention. Obesity (Silver Spring) 25:1903-1909
Kawaguchi-Suzuki, M; Bril, F; Kalavalapalli, S et al. (2017) Concentration-dependent response to pioglitazone in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 46:56-61
Johnson, Karen C; Bray, George A; Cheskin, Lawrence J et al. (2017) The Effect of Intentional Weight Loss on Fracture Risk in Persons With Diabetes: Results From the Look AHEAD Randomized Clinical Trial. J Bone Miner Res 32:2278-2287
Lorenzo, Carlos; Festa, Andreas; Hanley, Anthony J et al. (2017) Novel Protein Glycan-Derived Markers of Systemic Inflammation and C-Reactive Protein in Relation to Glycemia, Insulin Resistance, and Insulin Secretion. Diabetes Care 40:375-382
Beavers, Kristen M; Leng, Iris; Rapp, Stephen R et al. (2017) Effects of Longitudinal Glucose Exposure on Cognitive and Physical Function: Results from the Action for Health in Diabetes Movement and Memory Study. J Am Geriatr Soc 65:137-145
Chao, Ariana M; Wadden, Thomas A; Gorin, Amy A et al. (2017) Binge Eating and Weight Loss Outcomes in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: 4-Year Results from the Look AHEAD Study. Obesity (Silver Spring) 25:1830-1837
Pownall, Henry J; Schwartz, Anne V; Bray, George A et al. (2016) Changes in regional body composition over 8 years in a randomized lifestyle trial: The look AHEAD study. Obesity (Silver Spring) 24:1899-905
Wing, Rena R; Espeland, Mark A; Clark, Jeanne M et al. (2016) Association of Weight Loss Maintenance and Weight Regain on 4-Year Changes in CVD Risk Factors: the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) Clinical Trial. Diabetes Care 39:1345-55

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