Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
J. Stanhiser, A. M. Z. Jukic, D. R. McConnaughey, A. Z. Steiner
Summary: The study found that self-reported use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements was associated with an increased probability of conceiving.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Roxana Coras, Brian Pedersen, Rekha Narasimhan, Anahy Brandy, Lourdes Mateo, Agueda Prior-Espanol, Arthur Kavanaugh, Aaron M. Armando, Mohit Jain, Oswald Quehenberger, Melania Martinez-Morillo, Monica Guma
Summary: The study revealed that arthritis symptoms in older adults were related to disturbances in serum oxylipins, suggesting that certain oxylipins may be key effectors in arthritis in this population.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathleen A. Lee-Sarwar, Kasper Fischer-Rasmussen, Klaus Bonnelykke, Hans Bisgaard, Bo Chawes, Rachel S. Kelly, Jessica Lasky-Su, Robert S. Zeiger, George T. O'Connor, Leonard B. Bacharier, Vincent J. Carey, Nancy Laranjo, Augusto A. Litonjua, Scott T. Weiss
Summary: The association between omega-3 fatty acids (n-3) and allergic diseases varies due to genetic variation. This study aimed to identify and validate genetic variants that modify the relationship between n-3 and childhood asthma or atopy. Results showed that certain SNPs in the DPP10 region interacted with n-3 levels in plasma or diet and were associated with atopy in early childhood and at age 6.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shabnam R. Momin, Mackenzie K. Senn, Ani Manichaikul, Chaojie Yang, Rasika Mathias, Mimi Phan, Stephen S. Rich, Susan Sergeant, Michael Seeds, Lindsay Reynolds, Floyd H. Chilton, Alexis C. Wood
Summary: This study analyzed data from 3815 adults participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) during the 2017-2018 cycle, and found that the food sources of linoleic acid (LA) in the diet vary by race/ethnicity. Eggs, grains, fruits and vegetables, meat, and fish accounted for different proportions of overall LA intake according to racial/ethnic grouping.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roberta Cardim Lessa, Fabio de Abreu Alves, Erika Fortunati, Jun Lu
Summary: Oral mucositis (OM) is a painful condition caused by cancer treatments, impacting patients' quality of life and recovery. Current management strategies are insufficient, necessitating a search for new approaches. Utilizing ω-3 fatty acids to manage OM may be an effective strategy based on preliminary evidence.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Camila Tureck, Bernardo Paz Barboza, Liliana Paula Bricarello, Anabelle Retondario, Mariane de Almeida Alves, Amanda de Moura Souza, Ricardo Fernandes, Francisco de Assis Guedes de Vasconcelos
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of the scientific evidence on the oral intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The results suggest that oral intake of omega-3 fatty acids may have a decreasing effect on blood pressure, glycemia, and triglycerides, and an increasing effect on HDL cholesterol. However, there is controversy in the scientific evidence due to the heterogeneity between studies and the divergence of results for the same metabolic syndrome component.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Daniel Gabriel Barta, Vasile Coman, Dan Cristian Vodnar
Summary: Recent research highlights the beneficial impact of bioactive molecules on human health and longevity, with omega-3 LC-PUFAs shown to have positive effects on cardiovascular events, inflammatory disease, some cancers, and neurological disorders. Current primary sources of omega-3 LC-PUFAs are cold-water fish and seafood, but new sources such as oleaginous microalgae are being considered as promising alternatives due to sustainable harvesting concerns.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anil Kumar Patel, Ajeet Singh Chauhan, Prashant Kumar, Philippe Michaud, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Jo-Shu Chang, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong, Reeta Rani Singhania
Summary: This article provides an update on the production of essential fatty acids from potential microbes and explores novel strategies to promote the accumulation of omega-3 and omega-6 through engineering and omics approaches.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xuefei Li, Zhengjie Lu, Yongjian Qi, Biao Chen, Bin Li
Summary: This study used the Mendelian randomization approach to explore the potential causal relationships between polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and osteoarthritis (OA), and found that higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids may reduce the risk of knee OA and hip OA. These results highlight the importance of maintaining optimal levels of PUFAs, especially omega-6 fatty acids, in individuals with a genetic predisposition to OA.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Diego Valdebenito, Sebastian Urrutia, Allison Leyton, Yusuf Chisti, Juan A. Asenjo, Carolina Shene
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different amino acids in the culture medium on the growth and lipid synthesis of Thraustochytrium sp. RT2316-16. The results show that lysine, alanine, or serine can increase the content of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the lipids. The use of organic ammonium and glucose in the culture medium also affects lipid accumulation and mobilization. The findings suggest a possible relationship between carotenoid and lipid metabolism, and provide guidance for enhancing omega-3 PUFA in the biomass.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marco Ugo Andrea Sartorio, Erica Pendezza, Serena Coppola, Lorella Paparo, Enza D'Auria, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Roberto Berni Canani
Summary: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may have potential beneficial effects on the prevention and treatment of pediatric food allergy, but there is still a lack of consistent clinical data to determine the optimal timing, dosage, and individuals most likely to benefit.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Estefania Aparicio, Carla Martin-Grau, Cristina Bedmar, Nuria Serrat Orus, Josep Basora, Victoria Arija
Summary: This study found that factors such as high education levels, older age, consumption of fish and seafood, and non-smoking are significantly associated with serum fatty acid concentrations in pregnant women, leading to a better omega-3 fatty acid profile. Further research is needed to explore the health consequences of these findings.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel A. Murphy, Prasad P. Devarshi, Jonathan G. Mun, Keri Marshall, Susan Hazels Mitmesser
Summary: The study found associations between serum long-chain (LC) omega-3 fatty acid levels and sleep parameters, with differences observed in omega-3 levels among individuals with short sleep duration. Further interventions are needed to clarify causality in this relationship.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yi Wang, Ke Liu, Tingting Long, Jieyi Long, Ying Li, Jiaoyuan Li, Liming Cheng
Summary: Through a meta-analysis of observational studies, we found that dietary fish and marine omega-3 PUFA consumption are associated with improved cancer prognosis and reduced mortality in patients.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Masayuki Okuda, Aya Fujiwara, Satoshi Sasaki
Summary: The study found that in Japanese youths, high intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids was associated with low levels of low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol, while high intake of saturated fatty acids was associated with high levels of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, indicating a close relationship between dietary fatty acid composition and cardiometabolic risk.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Suetonia C. Palmer, Britta Tendal, Reem A. Mustafa, Per Olav Vandvik, Sheyu Li, Qiukui Hao, David Tunnicliffe, Marinella Ruospo, Patrizia Natale, Valeria Saglimbene, Antonio Nicolucci, David W. Johnson, Marcello Tonelli, Maria Chiara Rossi, Sunil Badve, Yeoungjee Cho, Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette, Michael Burke, Labib Faruque, Anita Lloyd, Nasreen Ahmad, Yuanchen Liu, Sophanny Tiv, Tanya Millard, Lucia Gagliardi, Nithin Kolanu, Rahul D. Barmanray, Rita McMorrow, Ana Karina Raygoza Cortez, Heath White, Xiangyang Chen, Xu Zhou, Jiali Liu, Andrea Flores Rodriguez, Alejandro Diaz Gonzalez-Colmenero, Yang Wang, Ling Li, Surya Sutanto, Ricardo Cesar Solis, Fernando Diaz Gonzalez-Colmenero, Rene Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Michael Walsh, Gordon Guyatt, Giovanni F. M. Strippoli
Summary: This network meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes at varying cardiovascular and renal risk levels. The study found that both classes of drugs lowered mortality and improved cardiovascular outcomes, with notable differences in effects between the two agents. Additional benefits and adverse effects varied across different risk groups.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Barbara J. Meyer, Cassandra Sparkes, Andrew J. Sinclair, Robert A. Gibson, Paul L. Else
Summary: The study compared the sensitivity of fingertip whole blood to reflect habitual dietary and dose-dependent supplemental omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LCPUFA) intake in premenopausal women with venous erythrocytes and plasma fatty acids. The results showed that fingertip whole blood, erythrocytes, and plasma were all similarly effective in reflecting dietary n-3 LCPUFA intake and dose-dependent changes after supplementation. Fingertip whole blood can be considered as an effective alternative biomarker for assessing n-3 LCPUFA intake in premenopausal women.
Letter
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lauren Houston, Colin H. Cortie, Yasmine Probst, Barbara J. Meyer
Article
Food Science & Technology
Setyaningrum Rahmawaty, Barbara J. Meyer
Summary: This study designed and validated a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) which can accurately predict fish intake in primary school children. The FFQ showed a good correlation with a 7-day food diary and had acceptable agreement in determining fish intake in this group.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francesca Fernandez, Mitchell K. Byrne, Marijka Batterham, Luke Grant, Barbara J. Meyer
Summary: In this study on male prisoners, associations were found between dopaminergic genetic polymorphisms and aggressive behavior and executive functions, but no significant correlation was found between the Omega-3 Index and these genetic polymorphisms. This highlights the importance of genetic predisposition in aggressive behavior, memory dysfunction, and attention-deficit disorder.
Article
Neurosciences
Helen Macpherson, Sarah Brownell, Elizabeth Harris, Rachel L. Duckham, Stella O'Connell, Barbara J. Meyer, Sam Mirzaee, Robin M. Daly
Summary: The study investigated the effects of a 6-month multifaceted intervention on cognition and physical function in older adults with subjective memory impairment. The intervention included exercise training and a supplement enriched with omega-3, vitamin D, and protein. Results showed no significant benefits to cognitive or physical function, except for improvements in lean mass.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Lauren A. Roach, Barbara J. Meyer, J. Helen Fitton, Pia Winberg
Summary: These studies suggest that seaweed polysaccharides can improve blood lipids and inflammation, and also have an impact on the composition of the gut microbiome.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hannah E. Christie, Lauren A. Roach, Meredith Kennedy, Kassia Beetham, Barbara J. Meyer, Danielle Schoenaker, Monique Francois
Summary: Establishing a healthy lifestyle post-delivery is important, but access to postpartum health programs has been difficult due to COVID-19 restrictions. This study developed and evaluated an online program, Beyond the Bump (BtB), to improve access to health education and support for physical activity in the postpartum. The results showed a strong need for postpartum support, with interest in expert education and exercise. However, attendance to the program was low and more research is needed to improve uptake and value placed on mothers' wellbeing and physical activity.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Correction
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hannah E. Christie, Lauren A. Roach, Meredith Kennedy, Kassia Beetham, Barbara J. Meyer, Danielle Schoenaker, Monique Francois
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Angelo Sabag, Lauren Houston, Elizabeth P. Neale, Hannah E. Christie, Lauren A. Roach, Joanna Russell, Colin H. Cortie, Marijka Batterham, Barbara J. Meyer, Monique E. Francois
Summary: This study investigated how women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) manage their condition and identified the primary supports and barriers to lifestyle intervention participation. The results showed that most women manage their blood glucose levels through diet and face significant barriers such as lack of time and childcare commitments.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dominic Salamone, Giovanni Annuzzi, Bengt Vessby, Angela A. Rivellese, Lutgarda Bozzetto, Giuseppina Costabile, Kjeld Hermansen, Matti Uusitupa, Barbara J. Meyer, Gabriele Riccardi, KANWU Study Group
Summary: This study found that the composition of fatty acids in serum cholesterol esters can be used as an objective indicator of adherence to experimental diets, including changes in saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, as well as fish oil supplementation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LIPIDOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Isabelle R. Jardine, Hannah E. Christie, Kate Oetsch, Angelo Sabag, Meredith Kennedy, Barbara J. Meyer, Monique E. Francois
Summary: Maintaining blood glucose within the target range is the primary treatment goal for women with gestational diabetes mellitus. This pilot study explored the associations of glycaemic load, carbohydrates, and physical activity parameters on blood glucose concentrations in free-living women with GDM. The study found that physical activity, specifically the total stepping time, had a significant relationship with lower 24-hour glucose iAUC and nocturnal glucose, suggesting it may be an effective strategy to improve maternal blood glucose concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Lauren A. Roach, Barbara J. Meyer, J. Helen Fitton, Pia Winberg
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a dietary seaweed extract, SXRG84, on individuals with inflammatory skin conditions. A subgroup analysis of a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial was conducted, with participants ingesting SXRG84 extract or placebo for six weeks each. Significant differences in inflammatory markers and skin assessments were observed at six and twelve weeks, indicating that SXRG84 reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and improved skin conditions for some participants.
Review
Criminology & Penology
Colin H. Cortie, Jason N. Skinner, Nattaporn Sutiyawan, Jasmine A. Matthews, Annabelle Lee, Elizabeth P. Neale, Mitchell K. Byrne, David Greenberg, Barbara J. Meyer
Summary: This systematic review aims to identify a Core Outcome Set for measuring aggression in prisons. The study included 283 studies with a total of 1,402,931 prisoners, and identified official records of misconduct and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire as possible candidates for inclusion into a Core Outcome Set.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Setyaningrum Rahmawaty, Farhanah Erwida Ramadhani, Innani Kharisma Anwar, Ola Puspitasari, Tri Suci Kusuma Dewi, Barbara J. Meyer
Summary: The study found no correlation between a mother's knowledge related to health benefits, organoleptic properties and cooking technique-related attitude toward fish and her child's fish consumption. Children mainly consumed fried non-oily or lean fish, but did not meet the recommended fish consumption levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency-Food and Drug Administration in 2017.
NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Maria Barneze Costa, Raghavendra Lakshmana Shetty Hallur, David Rafael Abreu Reyes Postdoc, Juliana Ferreira Floriano Postdoc, Maria Antonieta de Barros Leite Carvalhaes, Helio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes, Luis Sobrevia, Paola Valero, Angelica Mercia Pascon Barbosa, Marilza Cunha Vieira Rudge
Summary: This study aimed to assess maternal dietary intake patterns, anthropometric measures, and biochemical markers in women with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence. The results showed that pregnant women in the gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence group had higher body mass index, arm circumference, and triceps skinfold than the other groups, indicating an obesogenic maternal environment. Significant differences in dietary food intake were also observed. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence to address obesity and micronutrient deficiencies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aikaterina Vasileiou, Dominique Searle, Sofus C. Larsen, Faidon Magkos, Graham Horgan, R. James Stubbs, Ines Santos, Antonio L. Palmeira, Berit L. Heitmann
Summary: The study compared self-reported total energy intake with total energy expenditure estimated from Fitbit Charge 2 algorithms. The results showed that self-reported energy intake was generally lower than energy expenditure, and the degree of underestimation varied among different populations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ziya Erokay Metin, Ozge Mengi Celik, Nevra Koc
Summary: This study demonstrates a significant relationship between climate change awareness and sustainable and healthy eating behaviors as well as adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carolline Santos Miranda, Flavia Maria Silva-Veiga, Daiana Araujo Santana-Oliveira, Isabela Macedo Lopes Vasques-Monteiro, Julio Beltrame Daleprane, Vanessa Souza-Mello
Summary: This study investigates the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) activation on thermogenic pathways and mitochondrial metabolism in mouse adipose tissue. The results show that activation of PPARa and dual PPARa/y can reduce body mass, mitigate insulin resistance, and induce browning in white adipose tissue. Preserved mitochondrial metabolism emerges as a potential target for obesity treatment using PPAR agonists, with possible clinical applications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qi Ren, Hao-Fan Wu, Ding-Ye Yu, Feng-Min Zhang, Zi-Le Shen, Guo-Wei Huang, Feng Lin, Wei-Zhe Chen, Zhen Yu
Summary: The study aimed to develop a nomogram incorporating preoperative factors for predicting low skeletal muscle mass index and low skeletal muscle radiodensity. The models were calibrated and assessed for their predictive ability using training and validation cohorts, and the clinical usefulness was evaluated using decision curve analysis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruben Castillo-Ortega, Juan Vega-Vargas, Samuel Duran-Aguero
Summary: This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with type 1 diabetes experienced decreased adherence to diabetes care, leading to an increase in HbA1c levels, BMI, impaired linear growth, and more hospitalizations. The shift to telemedicine as the main healthcare service also had significant effects on diabetes management.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yi-Hsiu Chen, Jung-An Lin, Jiun-Rong Chen, Ya-Ling Chen, Suh-Ching Yang
Summary: Regular nutrition consultations have been shown to have significant effects on reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially for individuals with obesity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jacinta Winderlich, Bridget Little, Felix Oberender, Tessa Bollard, Tamara Farrell, Samantha Jenkins, Emma Landorf, Andrea McCall, Jessica Menzies, Katie O. ' Brien, Carla Rowe, Kirsten Sim, Melanie van der Wilk, Jemma Woodgate, Eldho Paul, Andrew A. Udy, Emma J. Ridley
Summary: The study aims to describe nutrition provision in Australian and New Zealand pediatric intensive care units, assess the adequacy of enteral nutrition, and evaluate the methods for estimating energy and protein requirements.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xi Zhang, Jia-Xin Huang, Meng Tang, Qi Zhang, Li Deng, Chun-Hua Song, Wei Li, Han-Ping Shi, Ming-Hua Cong
Summary: The study found that the modified Controlling Nutritional Status system, which includes C-reactive protein as an inflammatory parameter, is more accurate than the traditional system in predicting the survival of patients with cancer cachexia. High Controlling Nutritional Status and modified Controlling Nutritional Status are both independent risk factors for survival and have a negative impact on survival in patients with advanced-stage cancers, such as esophagogastric and colorectal cancer.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolien Dams, Gregory R. A. De Meyer, Rita Jacobs, Tom Schepens, Stany Perkisas, Greta Moorkens, Philippe Jorens
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the development of muscle atrophy in COVID-19 intensive care unit patients and its relationship with hospital outcomes. The results showed that the difference in muscle thickness was linked to the outcome, with the best survival observed in the group with stable muscle thickness.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bruna Clemente Cota, Mariana de Santis Filgueiras, Patricia Feliciano Pereira, Leidjaira Lopes Juvanhol, Juliana Farias de Novaes
Summary: This study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) and a diet consisting of high proinflammatory foods were associated with the normal-weight obesity (NWO) phenotype in children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Nogueira da Cruz Silveira, Cleber Lopes Campelo, Antonio Luis Rodrigues da Costa, Patricia Maria Abreu Machado, Ana Karina Teixeira da Cunha Franca, Alcione Miranda dos Santos
Summary: This psychometric study proposed a scale for estimating the consumption of ultra processed foods using item response theory. The study used data from a representative sample of 2515 adolescents aged 18 and 19 from Brazilian Birth Cohorts Consortium. The findings demonstrated that the proposed scale can accurately estimate the consumption of ultra processed foods and is correlated with latent traits related to food consumption.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dehao Yang, Jiaqi Huang, Jingyu Hu, Minyue Zhang, Haobo Xie, Yilin Chen, Yining Jin, Zerui Jiang, Yanchu Wang, Jinrong Zhu, Xin Lu, Siqi Chen, Yiyun Weng, Guangyong Chen
Summary: This study investigates the association between malnutrition and 6-month outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients with or without intravenous thrombolysis. The results show a significant association between malnutrition and poor functional outcome.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ainoa Cristina de Oliveira Candido, Felipe Silva Neves, Vanessa Sequeira Fontes, Adriana Soares Torres Melo, Eliane Rodrigues de Faria, Michele Pereira Netto, Renata Maria Souza Oliveira, George Luiz Lins Machado-Coelho, Ana Paula Carlos Candido
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of breakfast consumption and its associations with the consumption of food at different degrees of industrial processing and with overweight indicators in Brazilian adolescents. The results showed that 20% of adolescents skipped breakfast and 46% of their caloric intake came from ultra-processed foods. Skipping breakfast was associated with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, higher BMI-for-age, and higher body fat percentage.
