Department of Medical Laboratory Sciencehttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/74772024-03-28T14:52:35Z2024-03-28T14:52:35ZEffects of Gymnema lactiferum leaf on glycemic and lipidemic status in type 2 diabetic subjectsBandara, ThushariRokeya, BegumKhan, SakinaAli, LiaquatEkanayake, SagarikaJansz, Errol RBalasubramanium, Kandiahhttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/146092023-09-12T10:06:01Z2008-10-04T00:00:00ZEffects of Gymnema lactiferum leaf on glycemic and lipidemic status in type 2 diabetic subjects
Bandara, Thushari; Rokeya, Begum; Khan, Sakina; Ali, Liaquat; Ekanayake, Sagarika; Jansz, Errol R; Balasubramanium, Kandiah
Gymnema lactiferum var. lactiferum is a climber distributed in many South
Asian countries. It is reported that the diabetic patients in Sri Lanka use G.
lactiferum leaves as a treatment for diabetes. However, scientific data is not
available on this plant. A clinical trial was conducted including 26, type 2
diabetic patients with hypercholesterolemia. The treatment group received a
suspension of G. lactiferum leaf powder twice daily for four weeks. Blood
parameters of both groups (treated and control) were determined at the be ginning and the end of the study period. Study indicates significant effects on
fasting blood sugar (p=0.002), cholesterol (p=0.004), and LDL lowering (p=
0.023) and a significant postprandial glucose lowering effect (p=0.026 for 60
min and p=0.022 for 120 min, after four weeks). In spite of the short study
period, a significant reduction (p=0.012) in HbA1C levels was also observed.
2008-10-04T00:00:00ZProper hydration is central for the health and wellness of childrenBandara,ThushariFenando, G.H.Shttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/145722023-09-12T10:08:49Z2022-11-15T00:00:00ZProper hydration is central for the health and wellness of children
Bandara,Thushari; Fenando, G.H.S
2022-11-15T00:00:00ZConsumers' Knowledge and Perception of Food Additives: A Study of Galle Municipal Area in Sri LankaNayanajith, M.Bandara, W.http://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/141642023-08-17T09:36:06Z2022-01-01T00:00:00ZConsumers' Knowledge and Perception of Food Additives: A Study of Galle Municipal Area in Sri Lanka
Nayanajith, M.; Bandara, W.
Food additives are substances added to food in order to maintain or improve the taste, texture, safety, freshness
or appearance. Food additives have been found to cause various health problems such as allergies, hormone
imbalances, cancers, fertility problems, obesity and hyperactivity. Limited data is available regarding the
consumer’s knowledge and perception of food additives in Sri Lanka. This descriptive cross -sectional study
was conducted to assess the consumers’ knowledge and perception on food additives to use the findings to
improve those aspects. Study sample consisted of 305 participants aged 30-50 years from Galle municipal
area. Data were collected by using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using
SPSS software version 22.0. Results indicated that the knowledge score on food additives in 73.7% of the
participants was poor, 20.7% were an average knowledge level, and 5.6% had having good knowledge. Only
36.1% of participants knew about the “E” numbers in foods, and 89.8% of participants believed food additives
cause an adverse effects on their health. Majority (79.3%) had the habit of reading food labels. About 71.2%
of participants do not frequently consume packed foods. Only 34.4% of participants knew about mono-sodium
glutamate. The level of knowledge on food additives is significantly different among the respondents with
different education levels (p=0. 001) and occupations (p=0.012). Females have the habit of reading food labels
more than males (p=0.032). Tamil and Muslim consumers use more food additives than Sinhalese people, and
graduates had a limited usage than the others. Usage of food additives showed significant differences among
the respondent’s educational levels (p=0.019) and ethnicity (p=0.009). The necessity of educating public on
the adverse health effects of food additives to minimize their consumption is emphasized. Controlling food
additives usage through necessary government legislations would be more effective.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZA Cross-sectional Study on the Vitamin D Status in a Group of Indoor and Outdoor Workers in Galle, Sri LankaMadusanka, M. A. I. S.Dissanayake, M.Akalanka, H. M. K.Bandara, T.http://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/141632023-08-17T09:24:32Z2022-12-31T00:00:00ZA Cross-sectional Study on the Vitamin D Status in a Group of Indoor and Outdoor Workers in Galle, Sri Lanka
Madusanka, M. A. I. S.; Dissanayake, M.; Akalanka, H. M. K.; Bandara, T.
Vitamin D deficiency influences various disease conditions; thus, it is important to evaluate the social groups for vitamin D deficiency to reduce the risk. Occupation-related factors are believed to be contributing to vitamin D deficiency.
Objectives: To assess the vitamin D status of indoor and outdoor workers, the effect of sunlight exposure, and other work-related factors on vitamin D status.
Method: This cross-sectional study measured the 25 hydroxy Vitamin D (25(OH) Vit D) levels using chemiluminescence immunoassay in male workers (n=96) working indoors and outdoors in Galle, Sri Lanka. Data on sunlight exposure and other factors were collected by using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and statistically analyzed using SPSS software version 20.0.
Results: The mean±SD 25(OH) Vit D level of outdoor and indoor workers were 17.94±3.85 ng/mL and 16.79±4.52 ng/mL, respectively (p=0.185). The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (< 20ng/mL) of the sample was 73%, and 27% of the participants were vitamin D insufficient (21 -30ng/mL). There was a positive correlation of 25(OH) Vit D level with the duration of sun exposure (r=0.153, p=0.136). Significantly different 25(OH) Vit D levels were found with educational level, monthly income, and clothing pattern (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: There was no significant difference between the vitamin D levels of indoor and outdoor workers. The results of this study revealed that vitamin D deficiency was highly prevalent among workers in Sri Lanka. As the reference ranges of vitamin D status for the Sri Lankan population is not well stated, further studies are needed to confirm the same.
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