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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrew R. Jagim, Patrick S. Harty, Abdelrahman R. Barakat, Jacob L. Erickson, Victoria Carvalho, Chinguun Khurelbaatar, Clayton L. Camic, Chad M. Kerksick
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of caffeine and B-vitamins in energy drinks and shots in the US market, with many formulations containing well above the recommended daily value of B-vitamins.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Carmen Rubio, Montana Camara, Rosa Maria Giner, Maria Jose Gonzalez-Munoz, Esther Lopez-Garcia, Francisco J. Morales, M. Victoria Moreno-Arribas, Maria P. Portillo, Elena Bethencourt
Summary: The consumption of energy drinks worldwide is increasing, along with concerns about potential health risks. This study assesses the exposure to caffeine, taurine, and D-glucuronolactone in energy drinks in different scenarios and consumer profiles, and characterizes the risks through the evaluation of intake levels and safety margins. The findings suggest the need for managing these risks and establishing consumption recommendations and restrictions.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Olga Hladun, Esther Papaseit, Soraya Martin, Ana Maria Barriocanal, Lourdes Poyatos, Magi Farre, Clara Perez-Mana
Summary: In recent years, the consumption of energy drinks has become increasingly popular among adolescents, but the compounds in these drinks may interact with medicines and drugs of abuse, potentially leading to acute toxicity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Milena Tomanic, Katarina Paunovic, Maja Lackovic, Katarina Djurdjevic, Milica Nestorovic, Ana Jakovljevic, Milos Markovic
Summary: Many adolescents worldwide struggle with meeting recommended sleep hours. This study explores the association between regular energy drink consumption and sufficient sleep in adolescents. It also examines the relationship between health-related behaviors and sleep time, categorized by gender. Findings show that regular energy drink intake is negatively associated with sufficient sleep in both boys and girls, while daily vegetable and water intake may increase sleep odds in boys, and sedative use may decrease the chances of sufficient sleep in girls.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jorge Gutierrez-Hellin, David Varillas-Delgado
Summary: Consumption of energy drinks has increased in adolescents and athletes for cognitive enhancement and improved performance, while excessive consumption can lead to cardiovascular issues. Recent studies suggest a potential positive correlation between genetics, moderate energy drink consumption, and athletic performance.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pengzhu Li, Nikolaus Alexander Haas, Robert Dalla-Pozza, Andre Jakob, Felix Sebastian Oberhoffer, Guido Mandilaras
Summary: This review investigates the adverse health events associated with energy drink (ED) consumption in children and adolescents. It found that ED intake may be associated with cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric health events in minors. Additional triggers and preexisting health conditions also play a critical role. To prevent future adverse events, it is important to educate children and adolescents about risk factors and responsible consumption behaviors.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Pedro Lucas de Amorim Rocha, Anna Luisa Caldeira Lima, Bryan Saunders, Caio Eduardo Goncalves Reis
Summary: This study aimed to develop the Brazilian Caffeine Content Table (BraCaffT) in response to the lack of national information on caffeine contents in foods, drinks, dietary supplements, and medications in Brazil. Through a systematic search and data collection, the BraCaffT presents standardized values of caffeine levels in various categories, serving as a valuable tool for clinical, academic, and general population use in understanding daily caffeine intake for safety purposes.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sergio L. Jimenez, Javier Diaz-Lara, Helios Pareja-Galeano, Juan Del Coso
Summary: Studies have shown that caffeinated sports drinks and energy drinks can effectively improve various aspects of sports performance, with better results when the caffeine intake is at least 3 mg per kg of body weight; caffeinated sports drinks are more beneficial for long-duration exercise, while energy drinks are more suitable for pre-exercise consumption; the benefits obtained by female and male athletes using caffeinated drinks appear to be similar.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Erdal Dinc, Asiye Ucer, Nazangul Unal
Summary: A parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) model was proposed to decompose second-order kinetic UV measurements of caffeine chlorination reaction into spectra, time, and concentration matrices. The PARAFAC tool provided simultaneous estimation of caffeine's spectral, kinetic, and quantitative analysis. Validation samples with interferences were used to check the ability of the PARAFAC model. Caffeine in commercial drinks was analyzed using the concentration matrices of the PARAFAC application, and the results were compared to the UPLC method.
Article
Cell Biology
Guido Mandilaras, Pengzhu Li, Robert Dalla-Pozza, Nikolaus Alexander Haas, Felix Sebastian Oberhoffer
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the acute cardiovascular effects of energy drinks on healthy children and teenagers. The results showed that energy drinks increased the number of supraventricular extrasystoles, decreased heart rate, but had no effect on QTc intervals. This trial demonstrated the cardiovascular and rhythmological effects of energy drinks in minors for the first time, showing potential adverse effects on heart rhythm.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Agnieszka Zielinska, Anna Mazurek, Pawel Siudem, Violetta Kowalska, Katarzyna Paradowska
Summary: Energy drinks are commonly consumed to enhance psychomotor functions and bodily efficiency. This study analyzed the composition of energy drinks using various methods and found that H-1 NMR spectroscopy is a valuable tool for quality control.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Satoko Yamasaki, Hiromi Kawasaki, Zhengai Cui
Summary: The excessive consumption of caffeine can have negative effects on individuals' health. This study aimed to examine the use of energy drinks and its associated conditions among Japanese secondary school students. The findings revealed that boys were more inclined to consume energy drinks compared to girls, citing reasons such as fatigue, the need to stay awake, curiosity, and hydration. Factors associated with energy drink use among boys included buying their own snacks, a lack of understanding of nutritional labels, high intake of caffeinated beverages, late bedtimes on weekdays, consistent waking times, and weight. Health guidance and cooperation between parents and teachers are crucial in preventing excessive consumption and dependence on energy drinks.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carmela Protano, Federica Valeriani, Andrea De Giorgi, Silvia Angelillo, Annalisa Bargellini, Aida Bianco, Lavinia Bianco, Giuseppina Caggiano, Maria Eugenia Colucci, Maria Anna Coniglio, Laura Dallolio, Osvalda De Giglio, Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Heba Safwat Mhmoued Abdo Elhadidy, Maria Eufemia Gioffre, Pasqualina Lagana, Francesca Licata, Isabella Marchesi, Alice Masini, Maria Teresa Montagna, Christian Napoli, Giovanni Battista Orsi, Cesira Pasquarella, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Stefania Paduano, Rossella Sacchetti, Giacomo Scaioli, Roberta Siliquini, Licia Veronesi, Giorgio Liguori, Vincenzo Romano Spica, Matteo Vitali, Francesca Galle
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks (EDs) among Italian undergraduates and its association with major lifestyle risk factors. The study found that 15.2% of participants reported using caffeinated EDs in the last six months, primarily once a month. Users of EDs were more likely to be male, have higher levels of education, come from northern universities and life sciences degree programs. They also had higher BMI, more specific dietary regimens, engaged in more physical activity and sports, and had higher rates of smoking and alcohol consumption. These findings highlight the need for increased awareness and prevention of excessive EDs use and associated unhealthy behaviors among students.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ahmed I. Foudah, Faiyaz Shakeel, Mohammad A. Salkini, Sultan Alshehri, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Prawez Alam
Summary: This study aimed to establish a rapid, sensitive, and green reverse-phase high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for caffeine estimation in commercial energy drinks and pharmaceutical formulations. The method was simple, accurate, precise, robust, and environmentally friendly. The developed method yielded caffeine concentrations of 21.02-37.52 mg 100 mL(-1) in energy drinks and 10.63-20.30 mg 100 mL(-1) in commercial formulations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chieh Yen, Ya-Li Huang, Mei Chung, Yi-Chun Chen
Summary: The study found that a high percentage of Taiwanese SSBs had sugar levels exceeding the WHO guideline, with some individual types of beverages containing even higher sugar content. It was noted that nutrition labeling based on portion rather than serving size would help consumers make better choices in evaluating SSBs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel R. Clifton, D. A. Nelson, Y. S. Choi, D. B. Edgeworth, K. J. Nelson, D. Shell, P. A. Deuster
Summary: Identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal conditions is crucial for improving military readiness. This study found that failing the physical fitness test had the strongest association with musculoskeletal conditions.
BMJ MILITARY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Preetha A. Abraham, Josh B. Kazman, Joshua A. Bonner, Meg D. Olmert, Rick A. Yount, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: This pilot-feasibility randomized control trial showed that an adjunctive short-term service dog training program may have moderate symptom reduction effects for service members in out-patient treatment for PTSD, particularly in stress and intrusive thoughts. Participants found the program challenging in some ways but beneficial in multiple aspects of personal and social lives. Future research should focus on optimal treatment parameters when using dogs as an adjunct to other PTSD treatments.
MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tanisha L. Currie, Marguerite M. Engler, Cara H. Olsen, Victor Krauthamer, Jonathan M. Scott, Patricia A. Deuster, Thomas P. Flagg
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Carolyn A. Kleinberger, Asma S. Bukhari, Katie M. Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth M. Moylan, Jennifer L. Billington, Nicholes J. Armstrong, Renee E. Cole, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: Go for Green (G4G) is an evidence-based, multi-component nutrition program aimed at improving the nutritional fitness of Service Members in military dining facilities. After years of evolution, the current G4G program consists of eight requirements to optimize the nutrition environment. The program has added value by setting requirements, expanding program components, and establishing a centralized resource hub.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tanisha L. Currie, Marguerite M. Engler, Cara H. Olsen, Victor Krauthamer, Jonathan M. Scott, Patricia A. Deuster, Thomas P. Flagg
Summary: Oxidative stress is a key factor in cognitive decline and atherosclerosis, and berry flavonoids may promote cellular health by exerting antioxidant properties. Black currant and cranberry extracts, as well as their main ingredients D3R and C3G, demonstrate antioxidant effects and can inhibit oxidative stress in microglial and cardiomyocyte cell lines.
Article
Medical Informatics
Selasi Attipoe, Jeffrey Hoffman, Steve Rust, Yungui Huang, John A. Barnard, Sharon Schweikhart, Jennifer L. Hefner, Daniel M. Walker, Simon Linwood
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the use of electronic health records (EHRs) outside scheduled clinic hours among primary care pediatricians. The study found that physicians spent an average of 0.8 hours per day using EHR outside scheduled hours, with the majority of time spent on reviewing data and reports. Age, sex, and clinical full-time equivalent status were not found to be associated with EHR use outside scheduled hours.
JMIR MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tianzheng Yu, Yu Min Park, Li Wang, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: l-Citrulline supplementation can protect mitochondrial integrity, attenuate heat-induced skeletal muscle injury, and prevent heat-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and cell injury through NO-mediated Drp1 inhibition.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Surgery
J. D. Bozzay, D. A. Nelson, D. R. Clifton, D. B. Edgeworth, P. A. Deuster, J. D. Ritchie, S. R. Brown, A. J. Kaplan
Summary: This study compared the effects of minimally invasive and open hernia repair surgeries on patients and found no significant differences in post-operative fitness test scores, military profile time, or time to the first post-operative fitness test.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bryant J. Webber, Daniel B. Bornstein, Patricia A. Deuster, Francis G. O'c Onnor, Sohyun Park, Kenneth M. Rose, Geoffrey P. Whitfield
Summary: Obesity and physical inactivity are potential threats to U.S. national security due to their impact on military recruitment. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of BMI eligibility for military entrance, the participation rate of adequate physical activity among the BMI-eligible population, and the combined BMI eligibility and adequate physical activity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
D. Alan Nelson, Jeannie Huh, Daniel R. Clifton, Daniel B. Edgeworth, Donald Shell, Y. Sammy Choi, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to examine the correlation between the rise of tri-plane corrective Lapidus surgery and overall Lapidus surgery rates. The results suggest that the increase of tri-plane Lapidus surgery may have influenced the overall rates, but further research is needed to confirm causality.
JOURNAL OF FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katie M. Kirkpatrick, Carolyn A. Kleinberger, Elizabeth M. Moylan, Asma S. Bukhari, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop, refine, and assess the usefulness of a tool for assessing the fidelity of the Go for Green (G4G) 2.0 program. The G4G 2.0 program aims to improve access to nutritious foods in military dining facilities. Subject matter experts developed and refined a fidelity assessment tool based on program requirements, identified critical tasks and benchmarks, and developed a scoring system. Results show the importance of implementation quality in achieving effective interventions and demonstrate the value of using a fidelity assessment tool to inform program improvements.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Josh B. Kazman, Joshua A. Bonner, Jessica L. Kegel, D. Alan Nelson, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: This study evaluated self-assessment tools used in the military and found that most scales showed good reliability and predictive validity. Scores measuring positive characteristics were associated with lower odds of military non-readiness, while scores measuring negative characteristics were associated with increased odds of non-readiness. The study suggests the potential use of self-report data for command surveillance, but emphasizes the importance of quality checks after deployment.
MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tanisha L. L. Currie, Marguerite M. M. Engler, Victor Krauthamer, Jonathan M. M. Scott, Patricia A. A. Deuster, Thomas P. P. Flagg
Summary: Psychological health is crucial and oxidative stress and inflammation can have negative effects on it. Warfighters face a higher risk of mental health issues like depression due to stress and separation from family. Research has shown that flavonoids in fruits and berries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This review focuses on the potential benefits of berry flavonoids in promoting psychological health.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tianzheng Yu, Li Wang, Lei Zhang, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: Mitochondrial fission is essential for maintaining metabolic homeostasis and its dysregulation is associated with metabolic diseases. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a critical role in the development of these conditions, acting both as producers and targets in mitochondria. This review discusses the roles of mitochondrial fission, its regulation by Drp1, and the interplay between ROS and mitochondria in health and metabolic diseases. It also explores potential therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial fission through antioxidant treatments, lifestyle interventions, dietary supplements, and drugs for metabolic diseases.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jessica L. Kegel, Josh B. Kazman, Daniel R. Clifton, Peter Emanuele, D. Alan Nelson, Patricia A. Deuster
Summary: Chronic pain and its interference with daily activities have a common occurrence in the military and can impact Force readiness. Research suggests that psychological mechanisms related to coping styles and pain interference can affect functional outcomes. This study aims to examine the combined effects of pain interference and coping on U.S. Army soldiers' readiness.
FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH
(2023)