Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Leah D Whigham

Mark Eric Cook

Michael W Pariza

Daniel Elmer Butz

Warren Paul Porter

Dale A Schoeller

David H Abbott

Described herein are methods of determining energy balance in individuals such as exercising individuals, individuals consuming aC-enriched test composition and individuals consuming a fixed diet with a known &#x3b4;C. The &#x3b4;C pre- and post-exercise, or pre- and post-consumption of the test beverage or fixed diet indicate whether the individual is in neutral or positive energy balance, or in energy deficit. The methods are particularly useful for individuals participating in weight management programs, and individuals under the care of health care professionals.

Methods of determining energy balance using breath carbon isotope ratios

Disclosed is a method for selectively inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 in an animal having a cyclooxygenase-2 activity by delivering into the animal an amount of a conjugated linoleic acid effective to reduce cyclooxygenase-2 activity in the animal.

Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2

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El Paso, TX, United States of America

Leah D Whigham