Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rene Rizzoli
Summary: Bone mineral mass, geometry, and microstructure are important determinants of fracture risk, being influenced by both bone accrual during growth and bone loss later in life. Factors such as genetics and dietary intake, particularly calcium and protein from dairy products, play a significant role in peak bone mass attainment. Avoiding dairy products, especially during growth stages, may increase the risk of fracture.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Taylor C. Wallace, Regan L. Bailey, Joan Lappe, Kimberly O. O'Brien, Ding Ding Wang, Shivani Sahni, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: The role of dairy products in long-term bone health and fracture prevention remains controversial, with some studies suggesting potential risks associated with dairy consumption. Evidence supports a moderate effect of dairy consumption on bone density in middle-aged to older adults, while insufficient evidence exists for its effects on other age groups. Further research is needed to better understand the impact of dairy consumption on bone health across different age groups and ethnicities.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mengjie Yuan, Frank B. Hu, Yanping Li, Howard J. Cabral, Sai Krupa Das, Jude T. Deeney, Xinyi Zhou, Julie M. Paik, Lynn L. Moore
Summary: The study found that higher intake of total dairy, milk, and cheese is associated with lower risks of fracture in females, while yogurt intake is not associated with fracture risk.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Giovanni Barone, Saeed Rahimi Yazdi, Soren K. Lillevang, Lilia Ahrne
Summary: This review discusses the importance of calcium in dairy products, the dynamic partitioning of calcium between different phases, and the impact of processing on calcium speciation and distribution. Approaches and analytical methods for studying calcium partition and speciation are highlighted, along with the significant role of calcium in the processing of dairy products.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anna Gliszczynska-Swiglo, Iga Rybicka
Summary: This study analyzed the nutrient content of different flavored dairy products and found that most of them are high in calcium and vitamin B2, moderate in potassium, but low in magnesium. Some products can be labeled as a "source of calcium" or a "source of vitamin B2". These flavored dairy products can be considered as nutritious alternatives that are affordable and culturally acceptable.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anusha Kaneshapillai, Usha Hettiaratchi, Shamini Prathapan, Guwani Liyanage
Summary: A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was observed among Sri Lankan pregnant women in the study. Serum 25(OH)D, calcium, weeks of pregnancy, and educational level were determinants of serum PTH level.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mohammad Hassan Emami, Mansoor Salehi, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli, Marjan Maosourian, Samaneh Mohammadzadeh, Fatemeh Maghool
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis found that total calcium intake and natural sources of calcium such as food and dairy products can reduce the incidence and recurrence rates of colorectal adenomas and advanced adenomas.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anatoly V. Skalny, Tatiana V. Korobeinikova, Michael Aschner, Monica M. B. Paoliello, Rongzhu Lu, Andrey A. Skalny, Anna L. Mazaletskaya, Alexey A. Tinkov
Summary: The present study evaluated the levels of trace elements and minerals in serum and hair samples of women with osteoporosis. The results showed that women with osteoporosis had lower levels of calcium, magnesium, cobalt, and zinc in their hair and serum, especially postmenopausal women. These findings suggest that improving trace element and mineral metabolism may be a potential strategy for mitigating osteoporosis, particularly in postmenopausal women.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joanna K. Hodges, Maria Maiz, Sisi Cao, Pamela J. Lachcik, Munro Peacock, George P. McCabe, Linda D. McCabe, Dennis P. Cladis, George S. Jackson, Mario G. Ferruzzi, Mary Ann Lila, Regan L. Bailey, Berdine R. Martin, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: A study conducted in rats and postmenopausal women found that moderate consumption of blueberries can reduce bone loss, with a dose-dependent relationship. In postmenopausal women, consuming less than one cup of blueberries per day can increase bone calcium retention and help attenuate bone loss.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alicja Ewa Ratajczak, Agnieszka Zawada, Anna Maria Rychter, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kazmierczak
Summary: Osteoporosis affects women twice as often as men, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper peak bone mass. Milk and dairy products are important calcium sources, with dietary recommendations playing a key role in preventing osteoporosis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bozena Wajszczyk, Jadwiga Charzewska, Dariusz Godlewski, Brunon Zemla, Elzbieta Nowakowska, Maciej Kozaczka, Malgorzata Chilimoniuk, Dorothy R. Pathak
Summary: The relationship between dairy product consumption and breast cancer risk showed significant but bidirectional differences, with various types of dairy products impacting the risk differently for premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Guo Tang, Long Feng, Yu Pei, Zhaoyan Gu, Tingting Chen, Zeguo Feng
Summary: This study aimed to explore the risk factors of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in China. The results showed that low BMI, blood calcium and vitamin D levels, kyphosis time, and outdoor activity time were independent risk factors for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julie Shlisky, Rubina Mandlik, Sufia Askari, Steven Abrams, Jose M. Belizan, Megan W. Bourassa, Gabriela Cormick, Amalia Driller-Colangelo, Filomena Gomes, Anuradha Khadilkar, Victor Owino, John M. Pettifor, Ziaul H. Rana, Daniel E. Roth, Connie Weaver
Summary: Dietary calcium deficiency is a global issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Recommendations for calcium intake vary across countries, and standard methods for assessing calcium deficiency prevalence and related health consequences are lacking. This study aims to provide a foundation for policy-making and interventions.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daniela Martini, Alice Rosi, Donato Angelino, Giovanni Passeri
Summary: Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake may help prevent osteoporosis, but the study found limited impact of different food sources of calcium on bone density parameters. Total daily calcium intake and intake from food were similar among women with and without bone conditions. The main food source of calcium was milk and dairy products, and supplementation was low regardless of osteoporosis status.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Giovanni Barone, Jonathan O'Regan, Alan L. Kelly, James A. O'Mahony
Summary: This article reviews the interactions between whey proteins and calcium salts in the formulation of whey-based nutrition products, as well as the processing implications associated with calcium fortification. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these relationships and interactions in designing and producing high-quality whey-based nutritional products.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wojciech Pluskiewicz, Piotr Adamczyk, Bogna Drozdzowska
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of baseline functional status on fracture incidence. The findings from a 10-year observation of postmenopausal women showed that deteriorated functional status was associated with increased fracture risk. The assessment tools, Stand up and Go test (SAG) and Activity of Daily Living (IADL), were found to be predictive of fracture occurrence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Caroline M. Kolvenbach, Tim Felger, Luca Schierbaum, Isabelle Thiffault, Tomi Pastinen, Maria Szczepanska, Marcin Zaniew, Piotr Adamczyk, Allan Bayat, Oeznur Yilmaz, Tobias T. Lindenberg, Holger Thiele, Friedhelm Hildebrandt, Katrin Hinderhofer, Ute Moog, Alina C. Hilger, Bonnie Sullivan, Lauren Bartik, Piotr Gnys, Phillip Grote, Benjamin Odermatt, Heiko M. Reutter, Gabriel C. Dworschak
Summary: This study identified that single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) and copy number variations (CNVs) in the SHROOM4 gene are associated with congenital anomalies in the urinary tract, anorectal system, cardiovascular system, and central nervous system. Mouse and zebrafish expression studies demonstrated that SHROOM4 is expressed in the upper and lower urinary tract, cloaca, heart, and cerebral central nervous system. Knockdown experiments in zebrafish resulted in phenotypes such as pronephric cysts, cloaca and heart anomalies, decreased eye-to-head ratio, and increased mortality, which were rescued by co-injection of human wild-type SHROOM4 mRNA and morpholino.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Glabska, Aleksandra Kolota, Katarzyna Lachowicz, Dominika Skolmowska, Malgorzata Stachon, Dominika Guzek
Summary: Vitamin D has some impact on the mental health of respiratory system diseases patients, but the systematic review does not provide strong confirmation of the beneficial effect of vitamin D supplementation on mental health in adults with respiratory diseases.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aleksandra Kolota, Dominika Glabska
Summary: This study analyzed the determinants of food preferences in a population of Polish primary school adolescents. The results showed that there were no significant differences in food preferences between genders. However, age, place of residence, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity level were significant determinants of food preferences for girls, highlighting the need for dedicated educational actions to promote healthy eating habits.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Glabska, Dominika Guzek, Gustaw Lech
Summary: Ulcerative colitis patients often have dietary restrictions without consulting their physician or dietitian, believing that it may benefit them. This study analyzed the nutritional value of diets and food choices in Polish female ulcerative colitis individuals compared to a control sample. The results showed that the ulcerative colitis individuals had lower energy intake but higher protein intake than the control sample.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Guzek, Aleksandra Kolota, Katarzyna Lachowicz, Dominika Skolmowska, Malgorzata Stachon, Dominika Glabska
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials to assess the influence of vitamin D supplementation on depression. Eight studies were included, and most of them supported the positive effect of vitamin D supplementation on psychological measures of depression. However, there were also three studies that did not support this conclusion. Overall, the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of depression remains uncertain.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dominika Guzek, Dominika Glabska
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of diet therapy for OSA patients treated with PAP. The findings indicate that while PAP is the gold standard therapy for OSA, weight loss through diet therapy is also highly effective. Therefore, it is recommended to incorporate diet therapy to reduce body weight, alleviate OSA symptoms, and improve quality of life in conjunction with PAP treatment.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wojciech Pluskiewicz, Piotr Adamczyk, Bogna Drozdzowska
Summary: The aim of this prospective study was to determine the influence of baseline functional status on the incidence of falls. The study found that 60% of women experienced at least one fall in a 10-year period, and those with falls were more likely to have a functional status below 24 points. Adequate correction of functional status may reduce the fall rate.
ENDOKRYNOLOGIA POLSKA
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Skolmowska, Dominika Glabska, Dominika Guzek
Summary: The study found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to changes in eating behaviors, particularly emotional eating in female individuals. The association between perceived stress during the pandemic and emotional eating was analyzed in Polish female adolescents.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elwira Gliwska, Dominika Glabska, Zuzanna Zaczek, Jacek Sobocki, Dominika Guzek
Summary: Patients with cancers of the head and neck and upper gastrointestinal tract are susceptible to malnutrition, which impacts their quality of life. Factors such as weight loss, group type, and age play a significant role in influencing patients' quality of life.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Glabska, Dominika Skolmowska, Dominika Guzek
Summary: This study examined the background of emotional overeating among Polish adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that females, obese individuals, those who gained weight, and those who enjoyed both sweet and salty foods were more likely to engage in emotional overeating. The emotions most frequently associated with emotional overeating were sadness and loneliness.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wojciech Pluskiewicz, Piotr Adamczyk, Aleksandra Werner, Malgorzata Bach, Bogna Drozdzowska
Summary: A longitudinal, retrospective study found that hip bone density, height loss, and previous fractures were important variables predicting osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women.
Article
Pediatrics
Martyna Jasielska, Anna Buczynska, Piotr Adamczyk, Urszula Grzybowska-Chlebowczyk
Summary: This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of children with IgE-mediated food allergies. It found that weight deficiency was a symptom of food allergy in patients under 30 months of age, while short stature was less common at the time of diagnosis.
