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Nutrition & Dietetics
Aleksandra Zebrowska, Barbara Hall, Anna Stolecka-Warzecha, Arkadiusz Stanula, Ewa Sadowska-Krepa
Summary: The supplementation of Omega-3 PUFA with added vitamin E and D has positive effects on non-elite endurance runners, including improvements in Omega-3 index, lipid profile, adiponectin and NRG4 levels, as well as a decrease in leptin concentration. Increased Omega-3 index also impacts TNF alpha levels and antioxidant defense markers.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luisa Martins Miller, Flavia Benetti Piccinin, Ubele van der Velden, Sabrina Carvalho Gomes
Summary: This systematic review examined the additional effect of taking omega-3 supplements on non-surgical periodontal therapy. The results showed a high level of uncertainty and no definitive conclusion about the benefits of omega-3 supplementation. However, two six-month studies showed promising effects, which encourage further research with better-defined protocols and greater methodological rigor.
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Food Science & Technology
Dagmara Wozniak, Juliusz Przyslawski, Michalina Banaszak, Slawomira Drzymala-Czyz
Summary: The research found that 79% of children received dietary supplements. The levels of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids were low, while the levels of vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin A, and copper were high. Therefore, it is necessary to increase parents' knowledge in choosing and using dietary supplements tailored to individual needs.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Melissa Rittenhouse, Jonathan Scott, Patricia Deuster
Summary: Soldiers in the study had slightly higher diet quality compared to the control group, but showed deficiencies in biochemical markers such as omega-3 index and vitamin D. Therefore, improvements in diet quality and nutritional status are necessary to enhance soldiers' health, performance, and readiness.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Gregory E. Peoples, Penelope Larsen, Heather M. Bowes, Jarrin Coombes, Jace R. Drain, Herbert Groeller, Peter L. McLennan
Summary: This study examined the whole blood fatty acid profile and Omega-3 Index of Australian Army recruits at the beginning and end of basic military training (BMT). The results revealed that the recruits had low and undesirable Omega-3 levels, and the BMT diet provided limited opportunities for EPA and DHA consumption. Therefore, there is a need for increased nutritional attention and improvement for the recruits during BMT.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2022)
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Ophthalmology
Rahul Bhargava, Kankambari Pandey, Somesh Ranjan, Bhavya Mehta, Anu Malik
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acid supplements in relieving dry eye symptoms and signs in visual display terminal (VDT) users. A randomized controlled study was conducted, with 470 VDT users randomized to receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or a placebo for 6 months. Results showed that the omega-3 group had significant improvements in omega-3 index, dry eye symptoms, tear film osmolarity, Schirmer test values, tear film breakup time, and goblet cell density. These improvements were more significant in patients with a low omega-3 index. The study concludes that dietary omega-3 fatty acids are effective for dry eye in VDT users, and the omega-3 index can help identify potential dry eye patients who can benefit from omega-3 supplementation.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Toshiko Tanaka, Sameera A. Talegawkar, Yichen Jin, Stephania Bandinelli, Luigi Ferrucci
Summary: This study found that adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet (MTD) is associated with lower frailty index (FI) scores in individuals over 65 years of age, particularly in those with low FI at baseline.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrew Elagizi, Carl J. Lavie, Evan O'Keefe, Keri Marshall, James H. O'Keefe, Richard V. Milani
Summary: Interest in the potential cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3) began in the 1940s, but there has been controversy due to conflicting results among studies and meta-analyses. Recent large, randomized trials showed discordant findings, with one using a higher dose of omega-3 showing a significant reduction in cardiovascular events. The conflicting results in clinical trials may be due to inadequate dosing of omega-3 and aggressive treatment with other effective therapies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria S. Hershey, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Costas A. Christophi, Steven Moffatt, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Stefanos N. Kales
Summary: The study found that adherence to traditional Mediterranean lifestyle habits, as measured by the MEDLIFE index, was associated with a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome and a more favorable cardiometabolic profile in a non-Mediterranean working population.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Mario Delgado-Velandia, Rosario Ortola, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, David Martinez-Gomez, Ellen A. Struijk, Esther Lopez-Garcia, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
Summary: The study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle was associated with lower risk of frailty, particularly with Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and social habits.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Orly Ben-Yacov, Anastasia Godneva, Michal Rein, Smadar Shilo, Dmitry Kolobkov, Netta Koren, Noa Cohen Dolev, Tamara Travinsky Shmul, Bat Chen Wolf, Noa Kosower, Keren Sagiv, Maya Lotan-Pompan, Niv Zmora, Adina Weinberger, Eran Elinav, Eran Segal
Summary: In this clinical trial comparing PPT diet and MED diet in prediabetes patients, the PPT diet was found to significantly improve glycemic control by reducing the daily time with glucose levels >140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) and HbA(1c) levels compared to the MED diet. These results could have implications for dietary advice in clinical practice.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Rosario Ortola, David Martinez-Gomez, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Antonio Buno-Soto, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo
Summary: This study examined the association between a Mediterranean lifestyle and GDF-15 serum concentrations in Spanish older adults. The results showed that a Mediterranean lifestyle was inversely associated with GDF-15 levels. Specifically, participating in sufficient physical activity, having adequate sleep duration, and engaging in collective sports were individually linked to lower GDF-15 concentrations.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Veronica Melero, Maria Arnoriaga, Ana Barabash, Johanna Valerio, Laura del Valle, Rocio Martin O'Connor, Maria Paz de Miguel, Jose Angel Diaz, Cristina Familiar, Inmaculada Moraga, Alejandra Duran, Martin Cuesta, Maria Jose Torrejon, Mercedes Martinez-Novillo, Maria Moreno, Gisela Romera, Isabelle Runkle, Mario Pazos, Miguel A. A. Rubio, Pilar Matia-Martin, Alfonso Luis Calle-Pascual
Summary: A Mediterranean diet-based intervention in early pregnancy reduces the rate of postpartum metabolic disorders, and these effects remain significant at 3 years postpartum.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Suyao Dai, Xiong Xiao, Chuanzhi Xu, Yan Jiao, Zixiu Qin, Jiantong Meng, Haojiang Zuo, Peibin Zeng, Dan Tang, Xinyu Wu, Qucuo Nima, Deji Quzong, Xing Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the associations between the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Mediterranean-style diet with blood pressure. The results showed that both diets were associated with lower blood pressure levels, with a stronger effect observed in individuals with hypertension.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Are Annesonn Kalstad, Peder Langeland Myhre, Kristian Laake, Sjur Hansen Tveit, Erik Berg Schmidt, Paal Smith, Dennis Winston Trygve Nilsen, Arnljot Tveit, Morten Wang Fagerland, Svein Solheim, Ingebjorg Seljeflot, Harald Arnesen
Summary: The addition of 1.8g n-3 PUFA to standard care did not result in a significant reduction in cardiovascular events during a 2-year follow-up in elderly patients with recent AMI.