Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hsueh-Han Tsai, Jyh-Cherng Yu, Huan-Ming Hsu, Chi-Hong Chu, Tzu-Ming Chang, Zhi-Jie Hong, An-Chieh Feng, Chun-Yu Fu, Kuo-Feng Hsu, Ming-Shen Dai, Guo-Shiou Liao
Summary: Breast cancer is a global public health problem and there is increasing interest in prevention strategies as its incidence rises. A healthy dietary pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet, with high levels of fiber, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and advantageous fatty acids, is considered a promising approach to reduce breast cancer risk. This review summarizes the important active compounds in preventing breast cancer, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, phytochemicals, and alcohol. While the exact mechanism is not well understood, the combination of these elements in a healthy diet plays a role in reducing breast cancer risk.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Despoina Koumpagioti, Barbara Boutopoulou, Dafni Moriki, Kostas N. Priftis, Konstantinos Douros
Summary: This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) against asthma and allergies in childhood. The findings suggest a protective role of the MD against childhood asthma, but its impact on the development of allergies is inconclusive. Randomized controlled trials focusing on the pediatric population are needed to provide more robust evidence.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Luigi Barrea, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Daniela Laudisio, Gabriella Pugliese, Bianca Castellucci, Eloisa Garcia-Velasquez, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao
Summary: The interaction between nutrition and the immune system is complex, with specific micronutrients playing a key role in immune response and deficiency of essential nutrients impairing immunity. Individual's nutrition status, dietary intake, and nutraceutical supplementation can positively or negatively influence immune function, with some nutrients like vitamin D and zinc potentially modulating immune function. This review aims to update the relationship between nutrition, diet, and the immune system through gut microbiota, particularly focusing on the impact of the Mediterranean diet on immune function and speculating on the role of functional supplements.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Mirko Marino, Cristian Del Bo', Valentina Vinelli, Paola Biscotti, Carlotta Parisi, Ramona De Amicis, Alberto Battezzati, Simona Bertoli, Marisa Porrini, Patrizia Riso
Summary: By comparing the carbon and water footprints of Italian-Mediterranean dietary patterns, it was found that the EAT-IT pattern had lower carbon emissions but similar water footprint compared to the IDG pattern. Protein-rich foods were identified as the main contributors to environmental impact in both patterns. Additionally, individual food choices were shown to significantly influence environmental outcomes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Isabel Maria Blancas-Sanchez, Maria Del Rosal Jurado, Pilar Aparicio-Martinez, Gracia Quintana Navarro, Manuel Vaquero-Abellan, Rafael A. Castro Jimenez, Francisco Javier Fonseca Pozo
Summary: The study aimed to assess the efficacy of the Mediterranean diet for children with prediabetes, and the results showed that nutritional education can improve their dietary habits, anthropometric parameters, and glycemic control.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nathalie Yaghi, Rita El Hayeck, Christa Boulos, Marianne Abifadel, Cesar Yaghi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the link between cognitive decline and associated factors, particularly dietary patterns (DPs), in community-dwelling older Lebanese of modest economic status. The study found that the association between literacy level and dietary patterns only existed in the context of cognitive decline.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Neha Sahasrabudhe, Jong Soo Lee, Xiyuan Zhang, Tammy Scott, Laura Punnett, Katherine L. Tucker, Natalia Palacios
Summary: Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with lower depressive symptoms, including among Latino populations such as Puerto Ricans in mainland U.S. This study found that adherence to the Mediterranean diet was negatively associated with self-reported depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican adults in the Boston area.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lamprini Kontopoulou, Ourania S. Kotsiou, Konstantinos Tourlakopoulos, Georgios Karpetas, Eva V. Paraskevadaki, Foteini Malli, Ioannis Pantazopoulos, Zoe Daniil, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis
Summary: This study investigated the adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and its association with asthma severity and quality of life in obese patients with asthma. The results showed moderate adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and a significant relationship between obesity, alcoholic beverage consumption, and lower physical health-related quality of life.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brooke E. Wickman, Byambaa Enkhmaa, Ronit Ridberg, Erick Romero, Martin Cadeiras, Frederick Meyers, Francene Steinberg
Summary: HF patients may benefit from DASH diet interventions, but more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness. Healthcare providers face challenges in implementing clinical recommendations due to the lack of consensus on comprehensive dietary guidelines and pragmatic evidence.
Article
Dermatology
Kawina Ingkapairoj, Leena Chularojanamontri, Chayada Chaiyabutr, Narumol Silpa-Archa, Chanisada Wongpraparut, Sumanas Bunyaratavej
Summary: This study compares the dietary intake of psoriatic patients and individuals without psoriasis, finding differences in consumption of both Mediterranean and Asian diets. The study also highlights the association between diet and psoriasis severity, suggesting that diet management, especially in relation to Asian diets, may play a role in managing psoriasis.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Stephanie K. Nishi, Nancy Babio, Carlos Gomez-Martinez, Miguel angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Emilio Ros, Dolores Corella, Olga Castaner, J. Alfredo Martinez, Angel M. Alonso-Gomez, Julia Waernberg, Jesus Vioque, Dora Romaguera, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Ramon Estruch, Francisco J. Tinahones, Jose Lapetra, J. Luis Serra-Majem, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Josep A. Tur, Vicente Martin Sanchez, Xavier Pinto, Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez, Pilar Matia-Martin, Josep Vidal, Clotilde Vazquez, Lidia Daimiel, Cristina Razquin, Oscar Coltell, Nerea Becerra-Tomas, Rafael de la Torre Fornell, Itziar Abete, Carolina Sorto-Sanchez, Francisco Javier Baron-Lopez, Antonio Jose Signes-Pastor, Jadwiga Konieczna, Antonio Garcia-Rios, Rosa Casas, Ana Maria Gomez-Perez, Jose Manuel Santos-Lozano, Ana Garcia-Arellano, Patricia Guillem-Saiz, Jiaqi Ni, Maria Trinidad Soria-Florido, M. angeles Zulet, Jessica Vaquero-Luna, Estefania Toledo, Montserrat Fito, Jordi Salas-Salvado
Summary: The study found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern in older Spanish individuals with overweight or obesity and high cardiovascular disease risk was associated with better cognitive performance over a period of 2 years. In contrast, adherence to the DASH dietary pattern showed no significant association with cognitive function. Adherence to the MIND dietary pattern was related to working memory as assessed by the backward recall Digit Span Test.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Israt Jahan, Risad Sultana, Mousume Afroz, Mohammad Muhit, Nadia Badawi, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: The study provides preliminary data on the feeding characteristics, dietary intake, and nutritional status of children with cerebral palsy in rural Bangladesh. These findings are crucial for effective interventions, prevention, and management of malnutrition among children with cerebral palsy in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Cristian Del Bo', Mirko Marino, Alberto Battezzati, Simona Bertoli, Marisa Porrini, Patrizia Riso
Summary: The study compared two dietary plans based on Italian food habits and the Italian Dietary Guidelines, revealing differences in fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as protein sources. Despite similarities, the EAT-IT plan showed some nutritional issues, such as higher energy from lipids and vegetal protein, and lower levels of calcium compared to the IDG-based plan. Further studies are needed to determine the potential impact on health and feasibility of sustainable dietary patterns.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marina Idalia Rojo-Lopez, Esmeralda Castelblanco, Jordi Real, Marta Hernandez, Mireia Falguera, Nuria Amigo, Josep Julve, Nuria Alonso, Josep Franch-Nadal, Minerva Granado-Casas, Didac Mauricio
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the potential relationship between dietary patterns and advanced lipoprotein profile in a Mediterranean population cohort. However, no significant associations were found between adherence to Mediterranean diet or healthy eating patterns and quantitative characteristics of lipoproteins. It was observed that individuals with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet were more likely to have certain health conditions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anh N. Nguyen, Astrid W. B. van Langeveld, Jeanne H. M. de Vries, M. Arfan Ikram, Cees de Graaf, Monica Mars, Trudy Voortman
Summary: The study evaluated dietary taste patterns in early childhood and found that at age 2, taste patterns were more varied and intense, similar to patterns observed in Dutch adults. Factors such as maternal socioeconomic characteristics and feeding practices were associated with dietary taste patterns in young children.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Allergy
M. M. Papamichael, S. K. Shrestha, C. Itsiopoulos, B. Erbas
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
M. M. Papamichael, Ch. Katsardis, K. Lambert, D. Tsoukalas, M. Koutsilieris, B. Erbas, C. Itsiopoulos
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Michelle Papamichael, Charis Katsardis, Bircan Erbas, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Dimitris Tsoukalas
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Respiratory System
Maria Michelle Papamichael, Charis Katsardis, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Bircan Erbas, Catherine Itsiopoulos
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria M. Papamichael, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Katrina Lambert, Charis Katsardis, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Bircan Erbas
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Michelle Papamichael, Charis Katsardis, Evangelia Sarandi, Spyridoula Georgaki, Eirini-Sofia Frima, Anastasia Varvarigou, Dimitris Tsoukalas
Summary: Pediatric asthma is a major public health challenge, affecting 5-20% of children in Europe and attributed to genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Metabolomics, as an emerging approach, can provide deeper insight into the pathophysiological mechanisms of asthma, facilitate the discovery of early diagnostic markers and personalized therapies. Analyzing intermediate metabolites in clinical practice may have a positive impact on pediatric asthma management.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maria Michelle Papamichael, Charis Katsardis, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Bircan Erbas
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between plasma fatty acid levels and lung function in children with mild asthma. The findings revealed significant associations between certain plasma fatty acids and pulmonary function indices in children with mild asthma, suggesting a potential role for personalized nutrition therapies in improving asthma control and lung function.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Michelle Papamichael, Charis Katsardis, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Katrina Lambert, Bircan Erbas, Catherine Itsiopoulos
Summary: This study found a positive relationship between plasma folate status and pulmonary function in girls with asthma, suggesting potential negative effects of folate deficiency on lung function. Monitoring folate status in children with asthma and implementing early prevention strategies are important.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Michelle Papamichael, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Charis Katsardis, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Bircan Erbas
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency and obesity are linked to increased asthma risk in children. A study found that BMI modifies the effect of vitamin D on lung function in children with mild asthma, with normal-weight children having higher ventilation in central airways when their serum 25 (OH)D levels reach 30 ng/mL.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)