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Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy Gates, Terri Marin, Gianluca De Leo, Jennifer L. Waller, Brian K. Stansfield
Summary: This study aimed to measure the macronutrient and micronutrient composition of breast milk expressed by mothers of preterm infants, including those who self-identify as black. Results showed differences in protein, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc concentrations based on race, day, and milk volume, with dilution effects observed over time. Factors such as race, gestational age, and volume were found to influence the composition of preterm mother's milk, which should be considered when designing feeds for premature infants.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Huan Liu, Qixiong Chen, Linchao Yu, Ting Yang, Jie Chen, Jingkun Miao, Tingyu Li
Summary: The study found that vitamin A levels in healthy infants increased significantly with age, even without additional supplementation. The percentage of infants with low vitamin A levels decreased from birth to 6 months. No infants showed clinical signs of vitamin A deficiency during the follow-up period.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Bronwyn Segon, Leroy Lam, Hei Yan Chan, Sarah Andersen, Teresa Brown, D'Arcy Kenway, Judy Bauer
Summary: This systematic review analysed the evidence for vitamin requirements and clinical outcomes in SCT patients. The findings suggest a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency prior to SCT, but an unclear association between vitamin deficiency and post-SCT complications. The need for vitamin supplementation during SCT remains uncertain, and further research is needed to establish vitamin requirements and supplementation protocols.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Paul Clarke, Martin J. Shearer, David J. Card, Amy Nichols, Vennila Ponnusamy, Ajit Mahaveer, Kieran Voong, Karen Dockery, Nicky Holland, Shaveta Mulla, Lindsay J. Hall, Cecile Maassen, Petra Lux, Leon J. Schurgers, Dominic J. Harrington
Summary: A study on preterm infants born <33 weeks' gestation found that those who continue to be breastfed after discharge are at high risk of developing subclinical VK deficiency. It is recommended to supplement breastfed infants with VK1 to prevent this deficiency.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Hande Z. Ulus, Merve Yasemin Tekbudak, Jonathan C. Allen
Summary: The research aimed to concentrate human milk in a milk bank setting by precipitating lactose, in order to increase its caloric and protein density while avoiding the side effects of high osmolality. The results showed that lactose and osmolality were significantly reduced in the concentrated milk without significant protein loss. This method could potentially provide a simple and low-cost solution for feeding preterm infants with higher nutrient density and no non-human components.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Weijie Yu, Qinlai Ying, Wen Zhu, Lisu Huang, Qiuying Hou
Summary: This study found that critically ill infants and children with sepsis had lower levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and a higher prevalence of severe vitamin D deficiency compared to those without sepsis. However, no statistically significant differences were observed in terms of mechanical ventilation rate and 30-day mortality. Future research should focus on the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and the occurrence of sepsis in critically ill children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Huanmei Zhang, Xiangnan Ren, Zhenyu Yang, Jianqiang Lai
Summary: This study found that the concentration of vitamin A in healthy term human milk decreases significantly as lactation progresses. There were no significant differences in vitamin A concentration between Chinese and non-Chinese samples at each stage.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Li Meng, Shuang Li, Gefei Liu, Xuejing Fan, Yali Qiao, Ao Zhang, Yanan Lin, Xingming Zhao, Kai Huang, Zhen Feng
Summary: By analyzing the nutrient requirements of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and adding necessary nutrients to milk, the fermentation time can be shortened and viable cell counts can be increased without negative effects on quality.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Evdokia Psaroulaki, Georgios N. N. Katsaras, Petrina Samartzi, Vasiliki Chatziravdeli, Danai Psaroulaki, Evangelos Oikonomou, Pelagia Tsitsani
Summary: The literature on the association between vitamin D insufficiency and food allergy is conflicting. This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate this association. The results showed that children with vitamin D insufficiency had a higher probability of developing food allergy and sensitization, especially in their second year of life. Decreased maternal vitamin D levels and infant vitamin D insufficiency appeared to increase the incidence of food allergies. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm this association.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Sumeer Brar, Carolyn Haugh, Nicole Robertson, Patrick Mbullo Owuor, Carrie Waterman, George J. Fuchs, Suzanna Labib Attia
Summary: Moringa leaf supplementation has a positive impact on improving childhood anemia, vitamin A deficiency, underweight, and increasing breastmilk production.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Amy L. Shaver, Theresa A. Tufuor, Jing Nie, Shauna Ekimura, Keri Marshall, Susan Hazels Mitmesser, Katia Noyes
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence and cost-effectiveness of dietary supplementation in cancer survivors, finding that supplementation can reduce hospitalization rates and improve quality of life. Further research is needed to determine the specific effects of supplementation on long-term outcomes by cancer type.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Megan W. Bourassa, Gilles Bergeron, Kenneth H. Brown
Summary: Severe thiamine (vitamin B-1) deficiency, previously thought to mainly affect infants in low-income communities in Southeast Asia and adult alcoholics, may also impact other populations and result in long-lasting neurocognitive consequences. The scope of disorders associated with thiamine deficiency is broader than previously believed.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karine Redeuil, Antoine Leveques, Jean-Marie Oberson, Sylvie Benet, Emeline Tissot, Karin Longet, Antonio de Castro, Celine Romagny, Lydie Beauport, Celine J. Fischer Fumeaux, Jean-Francois Tolsa, Michael Affolter, Esther Campos Gimenez, Clara L. Garcia-Rodenas, Sagar K. Thakkar
Summary: This study found that some vitamin levels in breast milk for preterm infants may be higher compared to term infants, particularly in the first two weeks postpartum, while carotenoids may have higher concentrations in term milk between weeks 1 and 4 postpartum.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Davaasambuu Ganmaa, Davaasambuu Enkhmaa, Erdenebileg Nasantogtokh, Surenmaa Sukhbaatar, Khash-Erdene Tumur-Ochir, J. E. Manson
Summary: Current evidence from RCTs and meta-analyses of RCTs is inconsistent regarding the effects of vitamin D supplementation on respiratory infections and chronic diseases. Individuals most likely to benefit are those with baseline VDD or with selected high-risk conditions.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anitra C. C. Carr, Masuma Zawari
Summary: The global healthcare burden of an aging population is increasing, with a significant portion of diseases attributed to older individuals. Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamin C, are common among older people and can contribute to chronic illnesses. While there is limited evidence suggesting that healthy aging is associated with lower vitamin C levels or increased requirements, institutionalized elderly individuals tend to have lower vitamin C status and enhanced requirements due to poor intake and chronic illness. Appropriate nutritional interventions are necessary to support healthy aging in this vulnerable population.