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Nutrition & Dietetics
Prasad P. Devarshi, LeeCole L. Legette, Ryan W. Grant, Susan Hazels Mitmesser
Summary: The study found that many women of childbearing age and menopausal age do not meet recommended nutrient intakes for multiple nutrients, while the use of supplements helps fill some nutrient gaps. Dietary intake is positively associated with most nutrient status biomarkers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shahnaz Amani Tirani, Saeideh Mirzaei, Ali Asadi, Masoumeh Akhlaghi, Parvane Saneei
Summary: This study investigated the association between dairy intake and metabolic health status in overweight/obese Iranian adolescents. The results showed that higher dairy intake was associated with a lower risk of metabolic unhealthy obesity (MUO), especially in girls and overweight subjects.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jari E. Karppinen, Petri Wiklund, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Hanna-Kaarina Juppi, Ville Isola, Matti Hyvarinen, Essi K. Ahokas, Urho M. Kujala, Jari Laukkanen, Juha J. Hulmi, Juha P. Ahtiainen, Sulin Cheng, Eija K. Laakkonen
Summary: It is uncertain whether aging before late adulthood and menopause are associated with fat-free mass and fat mass-adjusted resting energy expenditure (REEadj). This study found that there is a significant difference in REEadj between middle-aged and younger women, as well as between middle-aged women with different menopausal statuses. The study also demonstrated that menopause may not contribute to the decline in REEadj in women.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ziaul H. Rana, Megan W. Bourassa, Filomena Gomes, Anuradha Khadilkar, Rubina Mandlik, Victor Owino, John M. Pettifor, Daniel E. Roth, Julie Shlisky, Prashanth Thankachan, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: Population calcium status depends on various factors, and there is currently no single indicator to accurately assess it.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elaine M. Dennison
Summary: This article discusses the relationship between the development of osteoarthritis and hormonal status, highlighting the need for future research in this area.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Megan W. Bourassa, Steven A. Abrams, Jose M. Belizan, Erick Boy, Gabriela Cormick, Carolina Diaz Quijano, Sarah Gibson, Filomena Gomes, G. Justus Hofmeyr, Jean Humphrey, Klaus Kraemer, Keith Lividini, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Cristina Palacios, Julie Shlisky, Prashanth Thankachan, Salvador Villalpando, Connie M. Weaver
Summary: Calcium intake remains inadequate in many low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa and South Asia. Food-based approaches, such as promoting calcium-rich animal-source and plant foods, improving food processing techniques, fortifying staple foods with calcium, and biofortification, can be effective methods to improve calcium intake and bioavailability, particularly among pregnant women and children.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Karin C. Wu, Sisi Cao, Connie M. Weaver, Nicole J. King, Sheena Patel, Hillary Kingman, Deborah E. Sellmeyer, Kathryn McCauley, Danny Li, Susan Lynch, Tiffany Y. Kim, Dennis M. Black, Martin M. Shafer, Mustafa Ozcam, Din L. Lin, Stanley J. Rogers, Lygia Stewart, Jonathan T. Carter, Andrew M. Posselt, Anne L. Schafer
Summary: This study tested the effects of soluble corn fiber (SCF) on fractional calcium absorption, biochemical parameters, and the fecal microbiome in a post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) population. The results showed that SCF had no significant effects on calcium absorption, calciotropic hormones, or bone turnover markers. However, there was a wide variation in the impact of SCF, which may be due to the degree of gut microbiome alteration. The study demonstrated that daily SCF consumption was well tolerated in the post-RYGB population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
K. Clara Mayunga, Melany Lim-A-Po, Janniek Lubberts, Eline Stoutjesdijk, Daan J. Touw, Frits A. J. Muskiet, D. A. Janneke Dijck-Brouwer
Summary: Iodine and selenium are crucial for thyroid hormone synthesis, and pregnancy increases the demand for iodine. The study reveals insufficient iodine status and inadequate selenium intake during pregnancy.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Steven A. Abrams
Summary: The maximum rate of bone mass accumulation is during early adolescence, making it crucial to optimize mineral nutrition in school age children to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures later in life. Special attention is needed for children with dietary restrictions or chronic health conditions, and public policy messages should focus on the positive aspects of bone health nutrition without overly specific recommendations.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angel Hsin-Yu Pai, Yi-Wen Wang, Pei-Chen Lu, Hsien-Ming Wu, Jia-Ling Xu, Hong-Yuan Huang
Summary: The gut microbiota and estrogen metabolism are associated with endometriosis. This study found that fecal samples from patients with endometriosis had a higher abundance of Erysipelotrichia class and higher levels of estrogen/estrogen metabolites, suggesting a potential link.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Papageorgiou, Fanny Merminod, Serge Ferrari, Rene Rizzoli, Emmanuel Biver
Summary: This study examined the relationship between calcium intake from various sources and blood lipids in community-dwelling elderly individuals. The results showed that increasing total calcium intake was associated with lower risks of high total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low HDL-cholesterol. Specifically, calcium from dairy products, especially milk and milk-based desserts, was linked to a lower risk of high total cholesterol. Higher calcium intakes from total dairies, milk, and non-fermented dairies were associated with a lower risk of hypertriglyceridemia. No association was found between calcium from non-dairy sources, cheese, or high-fat dairies and blood lipids. Increasing calcium intake through supplements was associated with lower risks of hypertriglyceridemia and low HDL-cholesterol. However, this association was no longer significant after adjusting for other factors.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ayaka Tachibana, Yuri Yamamoto, Hiroki Noguchi, Asuka Takeda, Kou Tamura, Hidenori Aoki, Saki Minato, Maimi Uchishiba, Shota Yamamoto, Shuhei Kamada, Atsuko Yoshida, Riyo Kinouchi, Kanako Yoshida, Takeshi Iwasa
Summary: Oxytocin (OT) levels are influenced by estrogen and progesterone, with estrogen possibly positively regulating OT levels and progesterone negatively regulating them. However, the physiological roles of gonadal steroids on OT remain unclear.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ae-Wha Ha, Woo-Kyoung Kim, Sun-Hyo Kim
Summary: This study examines the relationship between cow's milk intake and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that postmenopausal women who consume cow's milk frequently have a better nutritional status, higher HDL levels, and a lower level of CHD risk indicators, contributing to decreased CHD risk.
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Food Science & Technology
Tongtong Ma, Qian Sun, Gen-na Ba, Xuan Wu, Xingwu Pei, Chao Sun, Shengjie Tan, Zhongxiao Wan
Summary: This study compared the effects of low phytate soymilk and regular soymilk consumption on long-term mineral status using rodent models. The results showed that both soymilk and low phytate soymilk increased serum calcium, hemoglobin, transferrin, and femur zinc levels compared to the control group. However, the soymilk group had decreased serum iron, red cell distribution width, and zinc levels. In addition, the low phytate soymilk group had significantly higher serum and liver zinc levels compared to the soymilk group. Furthermore, low phytate soymilk improved bone quality, maintained circulating iron and zinc levels, and increased liver iron storage compared to regular soymilk. Further studies on human subjects are needed to explore the effects of low phytate soymilk consumption on calcium, iron, and zinc status.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Annelie Johansson, Athanasia E. Christakou, Adina Iftimi, Mikael Eriksson, Jose Tapia, Lambert Skoog, Christopher C. Benz, Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg, Per Hall, Kamila Czene, Linda S. Lindstrom
Summary: The study found that the risk of benign breast diseases varies by age, hormonal factors, and family history of breast cancer. Factors such as nulliparity, oral contraceptive use, hormone replacement therapy, obesity, and family history were associated with different risks of various breast disease subtypes, highlighting the importance of understanding benign breast diseases for breast cancer prevention.
