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Biology
Ariel Israel, Alejandro A. Schaffer, Assi Cicurel, Kuoyuan Cheng, Sanju Sinha, Eyal Schiff, Ilan Feldhamer, Ameer Tal, Gil Lavie, Eytan Ruppin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of existing medications on the risk of severe COVID-19 hospitalization and found that several medications, including ubiquinone, ezetimibe, rosuvastatin, flecainide, and vitamin D, were associated with reduced risk of hospitalization. These findings suggest a promising protective effect that warrants further investigation in prospective studies.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Robert S. Rosenson, Martin L. Lee, Qinzhong Chen
Summary: Microvascular disease is a significant factor in the morbidity of patients with T2DM. Total VLDL concentrations are linked to increased BV, a key factor in microvascular flow among T2DM patients. Monitoring VLDL concentrations may provide insights into lipoprotein-associated microvascular complications of diabetes.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gabriele Piuri, Monica Zocchi, Matteo Della Porta, Valentina Ficara, Michele Manoni, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Luciano Pinotti, Jeanette A. Maier, Roberta Cazzola
Summary: Magnesium (Mg2+) deficiency is often underestimated in Western countries, especially in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Proper intake of Mg2+ can help improve metabolic syndrome by regulating gene expression, proteomic profile, and impacting intestinal microbiota and vitamin metabolism.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jin-Woo Park, Eun-Kyoung Kim, Jiyoun Lee, Seung Hyun Chung, Gihong Boo, Sang-Hwan Do
Summary: This study investigated the effects of intraoperative magnesium administration on postoperative glucose control in patients with diabetes. The results showed that patients treated with magnesium had lower mean glucose levels, lower incidence of high blood glucose levels, and lower insulin requirements compared to the control group. This suggests that magnesium infusion is beneficial for improving postoperative blood glucose profiles in patients with diabetes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jamile Andrea Rodrigues da Silva, Laurena Silva Rodrigues, Jose de Brito Lourenco-Junior, Cristina Mateus Alfaia, Monica Mendes Costa, Vinicius Costa Gomes de Castro, Andreia Santana Bezerra, Andre Martinho de Almeida, Jose Antonio Mestre Prates
Summary: This study analyzed the influence of different production systems in the Eastern Amazon on the nutritional composition of water buffalo meat. The results showed that meat from buffaloes reared in the Marajo Island extensive system during the rainy season had higher nutritional value, with lower cholesterol levels and higher amounts of alpha-tocopherol. This meat also had lower levels of saturated fatty acids and higher amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, making it more beneficial for human health.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anji Reddy Konda, Malleswari Gelli, Connor Pedersen, Rebecca E. Cahoon, Chunyu Zhang, Toshihiro Obata, Edgar B. Cahoon
Summary: The aim of this study was to increase tocochromanol production in camelina seeds by expressing target genes and enhancing biosynthesis. The results showed that co-expression of HPPD/TyrA and suppression of the HGO gene increased tocochromanol production by 2.5-fold and 1.4-fold, respectively.
METABOLIC ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Huifeng Shi, Xiaoli Gong, Qing Sheng, Xiang Li, Ying Wang, Tianchen Wu, Yangyu Zhao, Yuan Wei
Summary: This study found an association between vitamin E (VE) levels and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women. Low first-trimester VE levels and subsequent decrease in VE during pregnancy were related to increased risk of GDM. These findings suggest the importance of consuming VE-rich foods and appropriate VE supplementation to prevent GDM in pregnant women with low baseline VE levels.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana I. Rey, Patricia Puig, Paul William Cardozo, Teresa Hechavarria
Summary: This study indicates that a high dose combination of nutrients can improve the oxidative status of pigs, but also increases polyunsaturated fatty acids in meat, making it more susceptible to oxidation. On the other hand, a low dose combination is more suitable for maintaining pigs' oxidative status and meat lipid stability.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lucilla Crudele, Oihane Garcia-Irigoyen, Marica Cariello, Marilidia Piglionica, Natasha Scialpi, Marilina Florio, Giuseppina Piazzolla, Patrizia Suppressa, Carlo Sabba, Raffaella Maria Gadaleta, Antonio Moschetta
Summary: This observational study found a correlation between visceral adiposity and FGF-21 serum levels, with waist circumference positively correlating with total FGF-21 levels. However, functional FGF-21 did not necessarily relate to obesity and metabolic features.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eman Said, Shrook Mousa, May Fawzi, Nirmeen A. Sabry, Samar Farid
Summary: The study compared the effects of high-dose vitamin A plus E and high-dose vitamin A plus E with zinc on patients with T2DM. Results showed that the group receiving high-dose vitamin A plus E with zinc had significant improvements in blood glucose control, beta-cell function, and insulin secretion.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bin Wang, Heng Wan, Jing Cheng, Yingchao Chen, Yuying Wang, Yi Chen, Chi Chen, Wen Zhang, Fangzhen Xia, Ningjian Wang, Li Wang, Yingli Lu
Summary: Higher blood lead levels were associated with increased urinary albumin excretion in diabetic patients with vitamin D deficiency. However, this association was attenuated or non-significant in patients with sufficient vitamin D levels. The combination of high blood lead and low vitamin D levels corresponded to significantly higher urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio. It was also found that the impact of blood lead levels on urinary albumin excretion was more pronounced in patients with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate in the group with vitamin D deficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Sina Vakili, Fatemeh Zal, Zohreh Mostafavi-pour, Amir Savardashtaki, Farhad Koohpeyma
Summary: The study demonstrated that quercetin and vitamin E could prevent osteoporosis by regulating the total number of bone cells, possibly through modulating autophagy and apoptosis.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Physiology
Jiehui Sun, Keqin Han, Miao Xu, Lujuan Li, Jin Qian, Li Li, Xuejin Li
Summary: Experimental data showed that there is not a clear correlation between blood viscosity and HbA(1c) levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, but a significant positive correlation with plasma fibrinogen levels. Additionally, factors such as increased blood hematocrit, enhanced red blood cell aggregation, and reduced RBC deformation play key roles in determining blood viscosity in T2DM.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Olivier L. Charansonney, Pascal Morel, Jacques Dufaux, Eric Vicaut
Summary: Erythrocyte aggregation (EA) is a physiological process where red blood cells reversibly stick together in blood vessels, impacting blood flow. However, studying its importance is complicated due to the lack of a reliable measurement method. A new point-of-care technique has been developed to measure EA kinetics directly on routine blood samples. The validation studies show that EA can now be easily measured with high accuracy and stability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nurliyana Najwa Md Razip, Banulata Gopalsamy, Mohd Sokhini Abdul Mutalib, Sui Kiat Chang, Muhammad Mikhail Joseph Anthony Abdullah, Azrina Azlan, Zulida Rejali, Huzwah Khaza'ai
Summary: The study found a correlation between deficiency of vitamins D-3 and E with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Vitamin D-3 deficiency was associated with abnormal blood glucose and lipid profiles, while excess plasma vitamin E levels showed significant differences in blood glucose and lipid levels. Family history, smoking, waist circumference and HbA1c levels were significantly associated with levels of vitamins D and E.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ke Xiong, Jinyu Wang, Tong Kang, Fei Xu, Aiguo Ma
Summary: Resistant starch has moderate effects on improving glycaemic control, with greater impact seen at higher dosages and longer intervention periods.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lei Xu, Jinyu Wang, Shanliang Zhao, Jianwen Zhang, Ke Xiong, Jing Cai, Qiuzhen Wang, Song Lin, Yan Ma, Aiguo Ma
Summary: Increased intake of vegetables and fruits, especially vegetables, is associated with a lower risk of treatment failure in pulmonary tuberculosis patients, providing important information for dietary guidelines during tuberculosis treatment.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qiuzhen Wang, Aiguo Ma, Evert G. Schouten, Frans J. Kok
Summary: Tuberculosis and diabetes coexistence in China poses a significant challenge, with diabetes potentially exacerbating the tuberculosis epidemic, and vitamin D deficiency being a global health issue. Recommendations include bidirectional screening for both diseases and focusing on the impact of vitamin D deficiency in public health interventions.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ke Xiong, Jinyu Wang, Bo Zhang, Lei Xu, Yidan Hu, Aiguo Ma
Summary: The supplementation of vitamins A and D did not show a significant protective effect against tuberculosis-drug-induced liver injury in this study. Future research should explore the effects of higher dosages of these vitamins and different genotypes related to their metabolic enzymes or receptors.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lei Xu, Jing Cai, Tianlin Gao, Aiguo Ma
Summary: This review examines the association between shellfish consumption and health outcomes, finding that it may increase the risk of hyperuricemia and gout, but not other chronic diseases. However, there is insufficient evidence on the association between shellfish consumption and the risk of other diseases.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ke Xiong, Jinyu Wang, Aiguo Ma
Summary: The study investigated the effects of vitamin A, D and their interaction on glycaemic control in patients with diabetes and tuberculosis. The results showed that supplementation of vitamin A and D had no significant effect on blood glucose control in these patients. Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of these supplements on insulin-related indices and investigate the effect of vitamin D receptor genotypes.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lan Jiang, Jinyu Wang, Ke Xiong, Lei Xu, Bo Zhang, Aiguo Ma
Summary: This meta-analysis found an inverse association between fish consumption and CVD mortality risk, as well as a reduced risk of CVD mortality with higher intake of marine n-3 PUFA. Increasing daily intake of fish and marine n-3 PUFA was associated with a decrease in the risk of CVD mortality.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jinyu Wang, Ke Xiong, Lei Xu, Chao Zhang, Shanliang Zhao, Yufeng Liu, Aiguo Ma
Summary: The study suggests that decreased vegetable intake and increased cooking oil intake are associated with higher risks of drug-induced liver injury and liver dysfunction in tuberculosis patients during treatment.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Haoyue Ding, Zichao Li, Qing Liu, Yuanjie Zhang, Yanping Wang, Yingfen Hu, Aiguo Ma
Summary: The study demonstrated that fermentation extract of peanut meal by Bacillus natto can improve cognitive ability, antioxidant activity, and protein expression in ageing rats. Additionally, it alleviated various negative effects of ageing and showed potential anti-ageing benefits.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ying Zheng, Zhi-yong Chen, Wen-jun Ma, Qiu-zhen Wang, Hui Liang, Ai-guo Ma
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of B vitamin treatment on cognitive impairment associated with high-fat diets in rats and its influence on transketolase (TK) expression and activity. Results showed that B vitamin supplementation led to improvements in cognitive deficits and increased TK expression in rats, suggesting that B vitamins may be beneficial in reducing cognitive dysfunction related to high-fat diets in clinical settings.
CURRENT MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yebing Zhang, Haoyue Ding, Lei Xu, Suli Zhao, Shouna Hu, Aiguo Ma, Yan Ma
Summary: This study found that lutein supplementation can protect against male reproductive damage caused by excessive alcohol intake through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shouna Hu, Yan Ma, Ke Xiong, Yanrong Wang, Yajun Liu, Yongye Sun, Yuexin Yang, Aiguo Ma
Summary: The study showed that vitamin K2 has alleviating effects on ulcerative colitis by regulating intestinal microbiota, reducing inflammation, and improving intestinal barrier function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Suli Zhao, Yebing Zhang, Haoyue Ding, Shouna Hu, Xiaoqing Wu, Aiguo Ma, Yan Ma
Summary: This study evaluated the function and mechanism of lutein administration on chronic ethanol-induced liver and intestinal barrier damage in rats. The results showed that lutein interventions prevented alcohol-induced liver injury, oxidative stress, and inflammation, and upregulated the protein expression of Claudin-1 and Occludin in the intestinal tissues. Lutein can improve chronic alcoholic liver injury and intestinal barrier dysfunction in rats.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tao Gao, Meiling Hou, Bo Zhang, Xin Pan, Chengxia Liu, Chongxiu Sun, Mengru Jia, Song Lin, Ke Xiong, Aiguo Ma
Summary: This study found that consuming cranberry beverages significantly improved the antioxidant status in H. pylori positive subjects, which may be related to the reshaping of gut microbiota.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yidan Hu, Mingde Ni, Qiang Wen, Jing Cai, Bo Zhang, Shanliang Zhao, Qiuzhen Wang, Aiguo Ma
Summary: The study revealed that higher dietary intake of total meat, pork, and chicken was associated with a decreased failure rate of pulmonary tuberculosis treatment. Increasing meat consumption, particularly chicken and pork, may be beneficial in improving treatment outcomes for pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)