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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephen W. Farrell, Kristen J. Meyer, David Leonard, Kerem Shuval, Carolyn E. Barlow, Andjelka Pavlovic, Laura DeFina, William L. Haskell
Summary: This study found that levels of physical activity are positively associated with 25(OH)D levels and negatively associated with measures of adiposity. Higher levels of physical activity attenuate the association between adiposity and 25(OH)D.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Shih-Hao Cheng, Kee-Hsin Chen, Chiehfeng Chen, Woei-Chyn Chu, Yi-No Kang
Summary: Combining vitamin D supplementation with protein supplementation and exercise can significantly increase grip strength and contribute to an increase in muscle mass, which may be helpful for regaining function in sarcopenia patients.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shu Zhang, Rei Otsuka, Chikako Tange, Yukiko Nishita, Hiroshi Shimokata, Shosuke Satake, Hidenori Arai
Summary: The joint effect of BMI and GS is significant in predicting disability in community-dwelling older adults in Japan.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
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Dermatology
Julie De Smedt, Sofie Van Kelst, Laudine Janssen, Vivien Marasigan, Veerle Boecxstaens, Marguerite Stas, Dirk Vanderschueren, Ipek Guler, Kris Bogaerts, Katleen Vandenberghe, Oliver Bechter, Jaak Billen, Arjen Nikkels, Tine Strobbe, Gabriella Emri, Diether Lambrechts, Marjan Garmyn
Summary: This study aimed to confirm the well-known determinants and assess new determinants for 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in a cutaneous melanoma population. The results showed that body mass index, seasonal time of blood sampling, vitamin D supplementation, and a specific subtype of skin and hair color had a significant effect on vitamin D status.
ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Snehal M. Pinto Pereira, Victoria Garfield, Aliki-Eleni Farmaki, David J. Tomlinson, Thomas Norris, Ghazaleh Fatemifar, Spiros Denaxas, Chris Finan, Rachel Cooper
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the causal links between adiposity and grip strength. The findings suggest that higher body fat percentage (BF%) and waist-hip-ratio (WHR) are associated with weaker grip strength, while higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) are associated with stronger grip strength, particularly in males. The associations were weaker for BMI and WC at older ages. In females, higher BF% was associated with weaker grip and higher WC was associated with stronger grip.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sharon H. Chou, Elle M. Murata, Cindy Yu, Jacqueline Danik, Gregory Kotler, Nancy R. Cook, Vadim Bubes, Samia Mora, Paulette D. Chandler, Deirdre K. Tobias, Trisha Copeland, Julie E. Buring, JoAnn E. Manson, Meryl S. LeBoff
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin D-3 supplementation on weight and body composition, and the results showed that there were no significant effects on weight, BMI, or measures of adiposity and lean tissue. However, it did slightly improve body fat percentage in participants with normal BMI at baseline, indicating a potential benefit for individuals with normal weight.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Sanguesa, Sandra Marquez, Mariona Bustamante, Jordi Sunyer, Carmen Iniguez, Jesus Vioque, Loreto Santa-Marina Rodriguez, Alba Jimeno-Romero, Matias Torrent, Maribel Casas, Martine Vrijheid
Summary: This study examines the association between prenatal vitamin D levels and growth and adiposity in late childhood. The results suggest a sex-specific programming effect of early pregnancy vitamin D levels on offspring body composition, which is observed in boys but not in girls.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lucas Baptistella Barbieri, Marco Aurelio Costa da Silva, Fabiana de Souza Orlandi, Ariene Angelini dos Santos-Orlandi, Sofia Cristina Iost Pavarini, Karina Gramani-Say, Grace Angelica de Oliveira Gomes, Marisa S. Zazzetta, Henrique Pott-Junior
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between a set of factors commonly associated with vitamin D production and nutritional intake and serum 25(OH)D levels among older adults. The results showed that gender and BMI were independent adjustment measures for serum 25(OH)D levels, while other factors were not significantly associated.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nga Thi Thuy Nguyen, Thanh Xuan Nguyen, Anh Trung Nguyen, Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen, Tam Ngoc Nguyen, Huong Thi Thu Nguyen, Huong Thi Thanh Nguyen, Thang Pham, Huyen Thi Thanh Vu
Summary: This study described handgrip strength (HGS) in community-dwelling older adults in rural Vietnam and found that HGS was associated with factors such as age, gender, education level, risk of falls, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The results could serve as valuable reference data for further investigations and interventions in clinical practice.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mohsen Mazidi, Ian G. Davies, Peter Penson, Toni Rikkonen, Masoud Isanejad
Summary: This study using Mendelian randomisation found a causal and beneficial effect of serum 25(OH) D on both right- and left-hand grip strengths.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ulku Gul Siraz, Nihal Hatipoglu, M. Mumtaz Mazicioglu, Ahmet Ozturk, Betul Cicek, Selim Kurtoglu
Summary: According to this study, triponderal mass index (TMI) is as effective as body mass index (BMI) in determining obesity and body adiposity. The study developed TMI reference values for Turkish children and adolescents and compared TMI with BMI in terms of body adiposity and obesity indices, finding similar predictive power for both measurements.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jamee Guerra Valencia, Willy Ramos, Liliana Cruz-Ausejo, Jenny Raquel Torres-Malca, Joan A. Loayza-Castro, Gianella Zulema Zenas-Trujillo, Norka Rocio Guillen Ponce, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Victor Juan Vera-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Summary: The study analyzed the association between fruit intake and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in a representative sample of Peruvians. Fruit intake per serving was found to be negatively related to general body adiposity and central fat distribution. However, the consumption of fruit in the form of juices was positively associated with a significant increase in BMI and WC.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Molly Curtis, Lauren Swan, Rebecca Fox, Austin Warters, Maria O'Sullivan
Summary: This study found a significant association between low body mass index (BMI) and probable sarcopenia, highlighting a high-risk group. However, there were conflicting findings regarding the association between overweight/obesity and probable sarcopenia. It is recommended to assess all older adults at risk of probable sarcopenia, including those with overweight/obesity, to prevent underdetection or the double burden of obesity and sarcopenia.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Joshua Garfein, Kerry Flannagan, Sheila Gahagan, Raquel Burrows, Betsy Lozoff, Eduardo Villamor
Summary: The study revealed a negative association between serum 25(OH)D at age 1 and childhood BMI, body fat percentage in adolescence, and metabolic syndrome score in adolescence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Victoria L. Bland, Jennifer W. Bea, Scott B. Going, Hanieh Yaghootkar, Amit Arora, Ferris Ramadan, Janet L. Funk, Zhao Chen, Yann C. Klimentidis
Summary: This study examined the relationship between genetically predicted percent body fat and metabolically favorable adiposity (MFA) with areal bone mineral density (aBMD). The results suggest that MFA may contribute to lower aBMD, particularly in older individuals.
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Urology & Nephrology
Mary M. Kilonzo, Ranan Dasgupta, Ruth Thomas, Lorna Aucott, Sara MacLennan, Thomas Boon L. Lam, Ken Anson, Sarah Cameron, Kath Starr, Neil Burgess, Francis Xavier Keeley, Charles T. Clark, James N'Dow, Graeme MacLennan, Sam McClinton
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness and quality-adjusted life-years of treatment pathways for ureteric stones using extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) or ureteroscopic retrieval (URS). The results showed that although SWL resulted in lower QALYs, it had lower costs and was considered cost-effective at certain willingness to pay thresholds.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tilda Harju, Blair Gray, Alexandra Mavroeidi, Abdulaziz Farooq, John Joseph Reilly
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan de Henauw, Karen-Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Peter Aggett, Marta Crous Bou, Francesco Cubadda, Laura Ciccolallo, Agnes de Sesmaisons Lecarre, Lucia Fabiani, Ariane Titz, Androniki Naska
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens delivered a scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium. Based on systematic reviews of the literature, they established a UL of 255 μg/day for adult men and women. The ULs for children were derived from the UL for adults using allometric scaling. Intake of selenium from natural food sources does not raise concerns, but caution should be exercised when using selenium-containing supplements in toddlers and children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marietta Sayegh, Qian Qian Ni, Viren Ranawana, Vassilios Raikos, Nicholas J. Hayward, Helen E. Hayes, Gary Duncan, Louise Cantlay, Freda Farquharson, Michael Solvang, Graham W. Horgan, Petra Louis, Wendy R. Russell, Miriam Clegg, Frank Thies, Madalina Neacsu
Summary: Only a small percentage of UK adults meet the daily recommendation for dietary fiber. Bean hull fortified bread was created to increase the intake of dietary fiber while reducing waste. This study found that bean hull rolls provide a high amount of dietary fiber but have poor systemic bioavailability, suggesting further processing is needed to improve their effectiveness.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Margarita Aguilera-Gomez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhaeuser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Wolfgang Gelbmann, Katerina Gerazova-Efremova, Ruth Roldan-Torres, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) evaluated the safety of a carotenoid-rich extract from yellow/orange tomatoes, which is proposed to be used as a novel food ingredient. The extract contains phytoene, phytofluene, beta-carotene, zeta-carotene, and lycopene, and is produced through supercritical CO2 extraction. The applicant intends to use the extract in cereal bars, functional drinks, and as a food supplement for individuals above 15 years old. However, due to insufficient safety data and potential exceedance of acceptable daily intake for lycopene, the Panel concluded that the safety of the extract has not been established under the proposed conditions of use.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Margarita Aguilera-Gomez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhaeuser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Eirini Kouloura, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) evaluated water lentil protein concentrate and concluded that it is safe for consumption as a food ingredient and food supplement, considering its composition and proposed conditions of use.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Margarita Aguilera-Gomez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Alexandros Siskos, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Alejandra Munoz Gonzalez, Annamaria Rossi, Ermolaos Ververis, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) evaluated the safety of an ethanolic extract of the dried biomass of the microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum as a novel food. The panel found inconsistencies and safety concerns in the production process, as well as incomplete information on the composition of the novel food. Therefore, the safety of the novel food under the proposed uses and use levels has not been established.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Jean-Louis Bresson, Thibault Fiolet, Alfonso Siani
Summary: In response to an application from Procter & Gamble BV, the panel reviewed the scientific evidence for a health claim regarding the role of choline in normal liver function of the foetus and breastfed infants. Choline plays a crucial role in cell membrane structure, cell signalling, lipid and cholesterol metabolism, and neurotransmitter synthesis. While the human body can synthesize choline, studies have shown that low intake can lead to liver dysfunction and muscle damage, which can be repaired with dietary choline.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Yolanda Sanz, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Wolfgang Gelbmann, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: This article summarizes the opinion on the safety assessment of an apple fruit cell culture biomass as a novel food. The cells are sourced from apple callus and cultivated in a liquid medium. The main components of the novel food are carbohydrates, ash, proteins, and smaller amounts of fatty acids and organic acids. Despite the differences with apple, the Panel concludes that the apple fruit cell culture biomass is safe under the proposed conditions of use.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Margarita Aguilera-Gomez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Carmen Pelaez, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk van Loveren, Paolo Colombo, Estefania Noriega Fernandez, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority conducted an evaluation on 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt as a novel food. The evaluation concluded that the use of this food ingredient is safe under the proposed conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan de Henauw, Karen-Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Susan Lanham-New, Giovanni Passeri, Ionut Craciun, Lucia Fabiani, Rita Ferreira De Sousa, Laura Martino, Silvia Valtuena Martinez, Androniki Naska
Summary: Following requests from the EC, the EFSA NDA Panel conducted systematic reviews to determine the UL for vitamin D and proposed a CF for calcidiol monohydrate to vitamin D-3 conversion for labeling purposes. Based on the evidence, a CF of 2.5 was proposed for calcidiol monohydrate. European populations are unlikely to exceed the UL, except for regular users of high-dose vitamin D supplements.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Jean-Louis Bresson, Thibault Fiolet, Alfonso Siani
Summary: Following an application for health claim authorisation, the EFSA Panel evaluated the scientific evidence on the effect of Appethyl(R) on weight reduction and concluded that a cause-and-effect relationship has not been established.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Antonio Fernandez Dumont, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens evaluated the safety of whole seeds of oilseed rape as a novel food. The proposed use of this novel food is as an ingredient in certain baked goods. However, the safety of the oilseed rape seeds has not been established, as the applicant failed to provide additional studies to support its safety.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. Mcardle, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Margarita Aguilera-Gomez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Carmen Pelaez, Morten Poulsen, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk van Loveren, Paolo Colombo, Estefania Noriega Fernandez, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) conducted a safety evaluation on the extension of use of 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) as a novel food ingredient in infant formula and follow-on formula. The evaluation concluded that the proposed extension of use has minimal impact on the safety of the food.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Margarita Aguilera-Gomez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk van Loveren, Wolfgang Gelbmann, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens assessed the safety of a change in specifications of the novel food oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis containing astaxanthin. The panel concluded that the NF is safe with the proposed specification limits.