@article{WennehorstDiehlMildensteinetal.2016, author = {Wennehorst, K and Diehl, H and Mildenstein, K and Saliger, B and Tigges, C and Keil, T and Englert, Heike}, title = {A Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases: The CHIP Germany Trial}, series = {Prevention Sciences}, volume = {17}, journal = {Prevention Sciences}, doi = {10.1007/s11121-015-0623-2}, pages = {386 -- 397}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KoederHahnEnglert2021, author = {Koeder, Christian and Hahn, Andreas and Englert, Heike}, title = {A plant-based diet and healthy lifestyle lower C-reactive protein levels}, series = {Complement Med Res}, booktitle = {Complement Med Res}, doi = {10.1159/000514476}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:836-opus-131847}, pages = {6 -- 7}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Introduction: Many disease processes are accompanied and promoted by increased inflammation in the body. Increased concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in the blood are an indicator of subclinical inflammation, increased disease risk, and an increased risk of early death. A healthy plant-based diet and increased physical activity have been shown to reduce hs-CRP concentrations. Objectives: Our objective was to test if a healthy lifestyle intervention program can improve hs-CRP levels and other risk factors. Methodology: We are conducting a non-randomized, controlled intervention study with 6 times of measurement (baseline, after 2.5, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months). Participants in the intervention group (n = 104) took part in a 2.5-month intensive lifestyle program focusing on a plant-based diet (PBD), physical activity, stress management and group support. Currently they are in the less intensive phase (monthly seminars) which will be completed after 24 months. The control group (n = 62) did not take part in any program. In both groups hs-CRP was assessed, and participants with an infection/common cold at any of the times of measurement were excluded from the analyses. Results: In the intervention group (n = 97) we observed a reduction in hsCRP from baseline to 2.5 months (p < 0.001). In the control group (n = 46) hs-CRP levels increased non-significantly. The changes from baseline to 2.5 months were significantly different between intervention and control (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Our program led to a clinically relevant reduction in hs-CRP. Continued follow-up will show if this improvement can be maintained in the intervention group. Our study confirms that a PBD and healthier lifestyle choices can lower hs-CRP.}, language = {en} } @article{NkengfakTurimiroNkongangetal.2011, author = {Nkengfak, G and Turimiro, J and Nkongang, N and Englert, Heike}, title = {A review of nutrition in Cameroon: Food supply, factors influencing nutritional habit and impact on micronutrient (Vitamin A, Iodine, Iron) status}, series = {The Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences}, volume = {12}, journal = {The Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences}, number = {1}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{NkengfakTurimiroNkongangetal.2011, author = {Nkengfak, G. and Turimiro, J. and Nkongang, N. and Englert, Heike}, title = {A review of nutrition in Cameroon: Food supply, factors influencing nutritional habit and impact on micronutrient (Vitamin A, Iodine, Iron) status}, series = {Les Annales Universitaires de la Facult{\´e} de M{\´e}d{\´e}cines et des Sciences Biom{\´e}dicales}, journal = {Les Annales Universitaires de la Facult{\´e} de M{\´e}d{\´e}cines et des Sciences Biom{\´e}dicales}, pages = {- -- -}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{NkengfakTorimiroNkongangetal.2012, author = {Nkengfak, G. and Torimiro, J. and Nkongang, N. and Englert, Heike}, title = {A review: Effects of antioxidants on CD4 and viral load in HIV-infected women in sub-Saharan Africa - dietary supplements vs. local diet.}, series = {International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research}, volume = {82}, journal = {International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research}, issn = {0300-9831}, pages = {63 -- 72}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Abstract In sub-Sahara Africa, micronutrient deficiency, especially of antioxidant micronutrients including vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, and polyphenols is very common in HIV-positive patients. Amongst adults, women are the most vulnerable. Antioxidants are known to play a vital role in the immune system, reducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is induced by excess production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), due to the HIV infection. Such damage may be prevented or moderated through adequate oral intake of antioxidants, scavenging ROS, as well as protecting cells and tissues against oxidative stress. Antioxidants can be provided to the body through locally available antioxidant rich-diets such as fruit-and-vegetable-based diets and/or dietary supplements. Provision of antioxidants through local diets or dietary supplements exercise beneficial effects on biological markers of the immune system (CD4 and viral load). However, while dietary supplements represent a costly and short-term strategy to limiting antioxidant deficiency, local diets, combined with adequate nutritional education, can provide a low-cost and long-term strategy to reduce oxidative stress, prevent micronutrient deficiency, and slow down HIV disease progression. The former can be applicable in countries around the West, Central, and South coast of Africa, which are rich in natural food resources. In contrast with significant evidence that dietary supplements confer benefits in HIV patients, fewer data are available relating to the benefits of local diets. Thus the need to do more research in this area arises. This review compares available data on effects of antioxidants on CD4 and viral load in HIV-positive women noneligible for antiretroviral therapy. Intake of antioxidants though dietary supplements and local diet, associated with nutritional education, is compared. Studies conducted in sub-Sahara Africa are considered.}, language = {en} } @article{AldanaGreenlawDiehletal.2008, author = {Aldana, S. and Greenlaw, R. and Diehl, H. and Merrill, R. and Salberg, A. and Englert, Heike}, title = {A video-based lifestyle intervention and changes in coronary risk}, series = {Health Education Res}, volume = {23}, journal = {Health Education Res}, number = {1}, issn = {0268-1153}, pages = {115 -- 124}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @incollection{Englert2015, author = {Englert, Heike}, title = {Antioxidants and HIV/AIDS}, series = {Zampelas A, Micha E (Hg.), Antioxidants in Health and Disease}, booktitle = {Zampelas A, Micha E (Hg.), Antioxidants in Health and Disease}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis Catalog}, isbn = {978-1-4665-8003-9}, pages = {263 -- 278}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @incollection{EnglertNkengfack2016, author = {Englert, Heike and Nkengfack, Germaine}, title = {Antioxidants in HIV patients in Africa: supplements, local diet and education}, series = {Victor Preedy, HIV/AIDS: Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants}, booktitle = {Victor Preedy, HIV/AIDS: Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {King´s College London}, address = {London}, pages = {1 -- 33}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{WillichEnglertSchaeferetal.2006, author = {Willich, SN. and Englert, Heike and Sch{\"a}fer, GA. and Roll, S. and Beier, KM.}, title = {Association between cardiovascular risk factors and erectile dysfunction - a population-based study}, series = {Eur Heart J}, volume = {27 (Suppl.)}, journal = {Eur Heart J}, issn = {0195-668X}, pages = {361 -- -}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @article{EnglertSchaeferRolletal.2004, author = {Englert, Heike and Schaefer, GA. and Roll, S. and Ahlers, C. and Beier, K. and Willich, SN.}, title = {Association between erectile dysfunction and cardiac risk factors in Berlin men aged 40-79}, series = {Biometrical J}, volume = {46 (Suppl.)}, journal = {Biometrical J}, issn = {1521-4036}, pages = {132 -- -}, year = {2004}, language = {en} }