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Nutrition & Dietetics
Charalampia Amerikanou, Aristea Gioxari, Stamatia-Angeliki Kleftaki, Evdokia Valsamidou, Antonia Zeaki, Andriana C. Kaliora
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between daily intake of vitamins and minerals and mental health in individuals with central obesity. The study finds positive correlations between vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, and folate with mental health scores. Moreover, sodium is correlated with self-esteem and chromium is correlated with depression. Regression analysis shows that only riboflavin is positively associated with mental health scores. These findings emphasize the importance of monitoring both nutritional status and mental health when managing obesity.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alessio Alesci, Simona Pergolizzi, Angelo Fumia, Anthea Miller, Caterina Cernigliaro, Maria Zaccone, Vanessa Salamone, Enza Mastrantonio, Sebastiano Gangemi, Giovanni Pioggia, Nicola Cicero
Summary: The immune system of pregnant women is vulnerable to changes, and the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected their psychological state. Proper nutrition and the use of specific vitamins and micronutrients may help improve the psychological condition and immune system of pregnant women, reducing the risk of COVID-19.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thorsten Henning, Bastian Kochlik, Paula Kusch, Matthias Strauss, Viktorija Juric, Marc Pignitter, Frank Marusch, Tilman Grune, Daniela Weber
Summary: This study investigated the differences in plasma micronutrients, amino acids, phospholipids, and oxidative stress between morbidly obese and non-obese patients. The results showed lower concentrations of certain micronutrients, elevated levels of amino acids and malondialdehyde in morbidly obese patients, but no significant differences in oxidative stress markers.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jasminka Z. Ilich
Summary: Osteosarcopenic adiposity (OSA) syndrome is characterized by the simultaneous deterioration of bone, muscle, and adipose tissue expansion, with low-grade chronic inflammation playing a key role in its development. Micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D have a profound impact on OSA and its components, as well as on low-grade chronic inflammation. Potassium and vitamin K are essential for bone and muscle health, while phosphorus and sodium should be consumed in moderation to prevent potential adverse effects on body composition. The roles of these micronutrients are crucial in the prevention and management of OSA and low-grade chronic inflammation, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Markowska, Michal Antoszczak, Janina Markowska, Adam Huczynski
Summary: Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age, causing pain and infertility. Treatment includes medication and surgical removal of lesions, but recurrence rates remain high. This review article focuses on the potential benefits of polyphenols, vitamins, and micronutrients in fighting endometriosis. Although studies have shown promising results in animal models, more well-designed studies are needed to evaluate the effects of dietary factors on women with endometriosis.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Erika Aparecida da Silveira, Leticia de Almeida Nogueira e Moura, Maria Clara Rezende Castro, Gilberto Kac, Maria Claret Costa Monteiro Hadler, Priscilla Rayanne e Silva Noll, Matias Noll, Andrea Toledo de Oliveira Rezende, Felipe Mendes Delpino, Cesar de Oliveira
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are common among women of childbearing age, with the highest rates observed in the South region of Brazil. The prevalence and factors associated with calcium deficiency could not be assessed.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Katherine A. Sauder, Robyn N. Harte, Brandy M. Ringham, Patricia M. Guenther, Regan L. Bailey, Akram Alshawabkeh, Jose F. Cordero, Anne L. Dunlop, Erin P. Ferranti, Amy J. Elliott, Diane C. Mitchell, Monique M. Hedderson, Lyndsay A. Avalos, Yeyi Zhu, Carrie Breton, Leda Chatzi, Jin Ran, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Margaret R. Karagas, Vicki Sayarath, Joseph Hoover, Debra MacKenzie, Kristen Lyall, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Thomas G. O'Connor, Emily S. Barrett, Karen M. Switkowski, Sarah S. Comstock, Jean M. Kerver, Leonardo Trasande, Frances A. Tylavsky, Rosalind J. Wright, Srimathi Kannan, Noel T. Mueller, Diane J. Catellier, Deborah H. Glueck, Dana Dabelea
Summary: The study found that most pregnant women need to improve their diet quality, as more than 20% of participants were at risk of inadequate intake of at least one micronutrient, even with the use of dietary supplements, especially in younger age groups, non-White or Hispanic ethnicities, lower education levels, or obesity.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dongqing Wang, Uma Chandra Mouli Natchu, Anne Marie Darling, Ramadhani A. Noor, Ellen Hertzmark, Willy Urassa, Wafaie W. Fawzi
Summary: While prenatal MMS showed modest improvements in weight and length z-scores in the first 6 months of life, it did not have lasting effects. Prenatal or postnatal MMS did not show significant benefits for other child outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Caitlin Dreisbach, Jeanne Alhusen, Stephanie Prescott, Donald Dudley, Giorgio Trinchieri, Anna Maria Siega-Riz
Summary: The incidence of overweight or obese women entering into pregnancy is rising, leading to increased complications such as gestational diabetes. This study examined changes in the microbial function during pregnancy related to different BMI classifications. The findings suggest differences in microbial composition and function between BMI groups.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Saleh Alwalan, Abdullah A. Alrasheed, Khaled K. Aldossari, Jamaan M. Al-Zahrani, Abdullah Mohammed Alshahrani, Mohammed A. Batais, Turky H. Almigbal
Summary: The use of multivitamin multimineral supplements is prevalent in the Saudi population of Riyadh, with a prevalence of 47%. The study found significant associations between MVMM use and gender, marital status, education, exercise habits, smoking, special diets, and fruit and vegetable consumption. Daily use and hospital prescriptions were common among MVMM users. Regulatory policies and increased awareness of the benefits and side effects of dietary supplements are necessary.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Licata, Maddalena Zerbo, Silvia Como, Marcella Cammilleri, Maurizio Soresi, Giuseppe Montalto, Lydia Giannitrapani
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the impact of dietary requirements and nutritional factors on chronic diseases, leading to strengthened nutritional programs in public health policies. Abnormalities in vitamin levels are often detected in chronic liver disease, with treatment programs focusing on correcting these deficiencies which are associated with higher rates of comorbidities. Specific knowledge about the role of vitamins in liver disease is emerging, with potential benefits seen from improved vitamin intake combined with pharmacological treatments, particularly in cases of liver tumors. Further studies are still needed in this area.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shilia Jacob Kurian, Tejaswini Baral, Mazhuvancherry K. Unnikrishnan, Ruby Benson, Murali Munisamy, Kavitha Saravu, Gabriel Sunil Rodrigues, Mahadev Rao, Amit Kumar, Sonal Sekhar Miraj
Summary: A systematic review showed that DFU patients have lower levels of vitamin D, magnesium, and selenium, suggesting an association between micronutrient status and risk of DFU. Routine monitoring and supplementation of micronutrients are recommended in DFU patients, and personalized nutrition therapy may be considered in DFU management guidelines.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liva Aumeistere, Alina Belusko, Inga Ciprovica, Dace Zavadska
Summary: Studies show that lactating women in Latvia have insufficient intake of essential micronutrients, such as calcium, iron, iodine, and vitamins. This inadequate nutrient intake may impact the composition of breast milk, potentially affecting the nutrient intake of breastfed infants. It is therefore necessary to develop dietary guidelines to improve the diets of lactating women in Latvia.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anum Saeedullah, Muhammad Shabir Khan, Simon C. Andrews, Khalid Iqbal, Zia Ul-Haq, Syed Abdul Qadir, Haris Khan, Ishawu Iddrisu, Muhammad Shahzad
Summary: Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees, many of whom are at high risk of malnutrition due to poor socioeconomic status. A study on adolescent Afghan refugees in a refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan found high prevalence of nutritional deficiencies and micronutrient deficiencies. Urgent action is needed to include adolescents in regular screening and intervention programs to address their double burden of malnutrition.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tingting Sha, Wei Li, Hongyi He, Jing Wu, Yilun Wang, Hui Li
Summary: This study found that a genetically higher concentration of iron is associated with an increased risk of sarcopenia, suggesting that iron may play a role in the occurrence or development of sarcopenia.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
