Publicaciones científicas
The effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on athletic performance: Recommendations for the maintenance of physical fitness.
Abstract. The behavioural modifications that accompany Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) are usually associated with some alterations in the metabolic, physiological, and psychological responses of athletes that may affect sport performance. Muslim athletes who are required [...]
Drinking water is associated with weight loss in overweight dieting women independent of diet and activity.
BACKGROUND: Data from short-term experiments suggest that drinking water may promote weight loss by lowering total energy intake and/or altering metabolism. The long-term effects of drinking water on change in body weight and composition are unknown, however. OBJECTIVE: This study tested for associations between absolute and [...]
Replacing sweetened caloric beverages with drinking water is associated with lowerenergy intake.
OBJECTIVE: Reduced intake of sweetened caloric beverages (SCBs) is recommended to lower total energy intake. ReplacingSCBs with non-caloric diet beverages does not automatically lower energy intake, however. Compensatory increases in other food or beverages reportedly negate benefits of diet beverages. The purpose of this study was to evaluate drinking water as an alternative to SCBs. [...]
Urine osmolality. A definitive test of renal function.
The ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine is regarded as a sensitive indicator of renal function.1Â Since concentration tests are easily done, they enjoy wide clinical use. This renal activity is usually studied by measuring [...]