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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hye Ran Shin, Hyeon Ju Park, Sun Yung Ly
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among young Korean women. This study aimed to determine the optimal vitamin D intake level for maintaining adequate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) levels in young Korean women throughout different seasons. The study identified seasonal factors influencing 25(OH)D levels, calculated the necessary vitamin D intake for sufficient levels, and analyzed the relationship between 25(OH)D and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels. The results showed that 25(OH)D levels were higher in summertime compared to wintertime, and an increase in vitamin D intake led to a corresponding increase in 25(OH)D levels. The study suggests that increasing UV irradiation time in summertime and consuming vitamin D supplements and foods throughout the year is beneficial for maintaining sufficient levels of 25(OH)D in young Korean women.
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Environmental Sciences
Fatma Pinar Tabanli, Siddika Songuel Yalcin, Sedef Ramoglu, Sadiman Kiykac Altinbas, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci Ozyurt, Funda Gucel, Pinar Erkekoglu, Kadriye Yurdakok
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between bisphenol A (BPA), 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D], and 1 alpha,25 dihydroxy vitamin D [1,25( OH)(2)D] levels in cord blood of newborn babies. The results showed that both BPA exposure and insufficient vitamin D transfer via cord blood are common in newborns, but there is no correlation between BPA levels and vitamin D levels in cord blood.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Pinar Tabanli, Siddika Songul Yalcin, Sedef Ramoglu, Sadiman Kiykac Altinbas, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci ozyurt, Funda Gucel, Pinar Erkekoglu, Kadriye Yurdakok
Summary: This study investigated the association between BPA, 25(OH)D, and 1,25(OH)(2)D levels in cord blood of newborn babies. The study found that both BPA exposure and insufficient vitamin D transfer via cord blood are common in newborns, but BPA levels were not correlated with vitamin D levels in cord blood.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Radom, Andrzej Wedrychowicz, Stanislaw Pieczarkowski, Szymon Skoczen, Przemyslaw Tomasik
Summary: Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels after breast cancer treatment is important for reducing recurrence risk and extending survival time. A study in Polish women after mastectomy found that vitamin D deficiency was more common in this group compared to the general population, highlighting the importance of vitamin D supplementation and monitoring. By providing recommendations and increasing awareness about vitamin D supplementation, there was a significant increase in the number of patients who started supplementing and the average dose of supplements.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
RuTong Wang, Weijing Wang, Ping Hu, Ronghui Zhang, Xue Dong, Dongfeng Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between dietary vitamin D intake and serum vitamin D concentrations with cognitive performance in older Americans. The results showed a positive association between dietary vitamin D intake, serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and cognitive performance, with no significant gender differences in the associations. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of dietary vitamin D intake and specific serum D concentrations on cognitive performance.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaoyun Shan, Xiayu Zhao, Siran Li, Pengkun Song, Qingqing Man, Zhen Liu, Yichun Hu, Lichen Yang
Summary: This study aims to analyze the associations between serum 25(OH)D levels and the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in non-diabetic women of childbearing age in China, considering both genetic and non-genetic factors. The findings suggest significant associations between insufficient serum 25(OH)D and components of MetS, including elevated waist circumference, triglycerides, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, no independent associations were found between 25(OH)D levels and MetS, hypertension, and hyperglycemia.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hsin-Ya Tang, Wang-Sheng Ko, Yuan-Horng Yan, Su-Chen Yu, Ya-ling Chiou
Summary: Shift nurses in Taiwan often experience 25(OH)D deficiency, sleep disturbances, depression, and fatigue. However, no significant correlation was found between 25(OH)D levels and mental health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Thu T. M. Pham, Ya-Li Huang, Jane C. -J. Chao, Jung-Su Chang, Yi-Chun Chen, Fan-Fen Wang, Chyi-Huey Bai
Summary: The study found no significant association between 25(OH)D concentration and GDM risk, but individuals with vitamin D deficiency had a higher risk of developing GDM. Additionally, there was a nonlinear relationship between 25(OH)D and GDM risk.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fan Gao, Peng Li, Ya-Qian Liu, Yan Chen
Summary: The study found a high detection rate of serum 25(OH)D deficiency in myopic children and a close relationship between serum 25(OH)D concentration and myopia severity. Serum 25(OH)D deficiency may be associated with an increased prevalence of developing moderate to high myopia.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rongpeng Gong, Xin Tang, Ziying Jiang, Gang Luo, Chaofan Dong, Xiuxia Han
Summary: This study found that triglyceride levels are significantly associated with insulin resistance (IR) in the US adult population and can be used as a predictor of IR. However, this association is influenced by different 25(OH)D levels, and further research is needed in more ethnically diverse contexts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luis Castano, Leire Madariaga, Gema Grau, Alejandro Garcia-Castano
Summary: Vitamin D is crucial for bone mineralization in children and deficiency is common. Certain medical conditions and genetic alterations can increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency rickets. Measurement of calcifediol levels is used to assess the status of the vitamin D endocrine system. Clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of ensuring normal 25(OH)D levels and calcium intake in preventing or treating nutritional rickets in children.
Article
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.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mehmet Emin Arayici, Yasemin Basbinar, Hulya Ellidokuz
Summary: This study used a meta-meta-analysis method to examine the effects of Vitamin D intake and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin-D levels on cancer incidence and mortality. The findings showed that higher Vitamin D intake and serum levels were associated with lower cancer risk and mortality. However, careful evaluation according to cancer types is important and recommended.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
William B. Grant, Fatme Al Anouti, Barbara J. Boucher, Erdinc Dursun, Duygu Gezen-Ak, Edward B. Jude, Tatiana Karonova, Pawel Pludowski
Summary: Vitamin D-3 has important health benefits, but there is a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals and the general public, leading to suboptimal levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D in most of the world's population. High-quality studies show that vitamin D may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc., but randomized controlled trials in vitamin D research have flaws.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Ching-Way Chen, Yin-Yi Han, Jing-Shiang Hwang, Manfredi Rizzo, Shizuya Yamashita, Sandy Huey-Jen Hsu, Ta-Chen Su
Summary: This study investigates the association between vitamin D deficiency and novel biomarkers of atherogenic dyslipidemia in young adults. The results show a significant correlation between vitamin D levels and lower levels of various lipid profile markers. Individuals with vitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL have a higher risk of developing atherogenic dyslipidemia in a dose-response manner. The study also suggests that vitamin D does not significantly affect atherogenic lipid markers through insulin resistance markers or high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.
JOURNAL OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND THROMBOSIS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Claudia Vetrani, Ilaria Calabrese, Luisa Cavagnuolo, Daniela Pacella, Elsa Napolano, Silvia Di Rienzo, Gabriele Riccardi, Angela A. Rivellese, Giovanni Annuzzi, Lutgarda Bozzetto
Summary: This study found that nutritional factors other than the amount of carbohydrate significantly influence postprandial blood glucose control, with varying effects at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, challenging the effectiveness of HCLSs.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi Barrea, William B. Grant, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Claudia Vetrani, Ludovica Verde, Giulia de Alteriis, Annamaria Docimo, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts focused on containing the virus, but now it is important to address the overall health of COVID-19 survivors. Post-COVID-19 syndrome has been identified, which includes malnutrition, inflammation, and functional impairments. Nutritional assessment and personalized dietary recommendations play a crucial role in the management and recovery of these patients.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi Barrea, Ludovica Verde, Claudia Vetrani, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: The study found that evening chronotype is associated with more severe insulin resistance and unhealthy eating habits in women with PCOS.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Claudia Vetrani, Andrea Di Nisio, Stavroula A. Paschou, Luigi Barrea, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Chiara Graziadio, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao
Summary: The gut microbiota plays an important role in obesity and its related diseases by influencing inflammation in the host. This narrative review provides evidence on the key factors linking gut microbiota to inflammation in relation to obesity and its complications. Therapeutic approaches to reduce microbiota-related inflammation are also discussed.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
C. Vetrani, L. Barrea, L. Verde, A. Docimo, S. Aprano, S. Savastano, A. Colao, G. Muscogiuri
Summary: This study found that individuals with evening chronotype (EC) and obesity had higher BMI, waist circumference, and hip circumference compared to individuals with morning chronotype (MC) and obesity. EC individuals also had lower insulin sensitivity and 25-OH-D levels. Moreover, EC individuals had a higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and impaired fasting glucose. 25-OH-D was positively correlated with chronotype score and negatively correlated with BMI. These findings suggest that 25-OH-D and chronotype are independently associated with obesity.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Massimino, Anna Izzo, Carmen Castaldo, Anna Paola Amoroso, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Brunella Capaldo, Giuseppe Della Pepa
Summary: This cross-sectional study evaluated protein and leucine intake at each meal in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that the average protein intake was low, particularly at breakfast and dinner, and leucine intake was remarkably lower than the recommended levels. These data indicate the need to implement nutritional strategies to increase protein and leucine intake in the elderly with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Annamaria Docimo, Ludovica Verde, Luigi Barrea, Claudia Vetrani, Pasqualina Memoli, Giacomo Accardo, Caterina Colella, Gabriella Nosso, Marcello Orio, Andrea Renzullo, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: This study investigated the association between chronotype and glycemic control, antidiabetic treatment, and risk of developing complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that evening chronotype individuals had higher levels of glycated hemoglobin and fasting plasma glucose, as well as a higher prevalence of cardiovascular complications. Additionally, their glycemic control was poorer. Therefore, controlling chronotype may be important for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giuseppe Della Pepa, Gianluca Lombardi, Salvatore Gianfrancesco, Roberto Piccolo, Giovanni Chirico, Micaela Pellegrino, Luigi Santella, Nicola Tecce, Anastasia Volpicelli, Elena Sollo, Lutgarda Bozzetto, Maria Masulli, Gabriele Riccardi, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Gennaro Saldalamacchia
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and safety of Triticum vulgare extract and polyhexanide (Fitostimoline(R) hydrogel/Fitostimoline(R) Plus gauze) with saline gauze dressings for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The results showed that compared to saline gauze, Fitostimoline(R) hydrogel/Fitostimoline(R) Plus gauze significantly improved the symptoms of the wound and perilesional skin. There were no significant differences in healing rate and reduction in ulcer size between the two groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giuseppe Della Pepa
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Claudia Vetrani, Ludovica Verde, Annamaria Colao, Luigi Barrea, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: High adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, particularly the consumption of fish, is associated with decreased insulin resistance in individuals with overweight/obesity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Daniela Laudisio, Giulia de Alteriis, Claudia Vetrani, Sara Aprano, Gabriella Pugliese, Francesca Zumbolo, Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano
Summary: Low-grade chronic inflammation linked to obesity can lead to alterations in biomarkers of iron status. This study investigated the primary determinant of serum iron levels among anthropometric measurements, body fat, and serum biomarkers of low-grade chronic inflammation. Results showed that waist circumference was the major negative predictor of serum iron level.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
G. Muscogiuri, L. Verde, C. Vetrani, L. Barrea, S. Savastano, A. Colao
Summary: There are gender differences in obesity prevalence and phenotype, body fat distribution, drug efficacy, clinical trial representation, and different secondary effects of bariatric surgery. Gender is an important variable in obesity analysis.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elena Massimino, Anna Izzo, Carmen Castaldo, Erica Ferretti, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Giuseppe Della Pepa
Summary: This study evaluated the risk of sarcopenia and associated factors in older adults with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that 8.7% of the sample had a risk of sarcopenia, and the main factors associated were female gender, neuropathy, malnutrition, low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and low physical activity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Massimino, Anna Izzo, Carmen Castaldo, Anna Paola Amoroso, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Brunella Capaldo, Giuseppe Della Pepa
Summary: This cross-sectional study evaluated micronutrient intake and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in older adults with type 2 diabetes. The findings showed that a very low proportion of older adults met the recommendations for potassium and vitamin D intake, and there was also low adherence to the recommendations for calcium, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate, and niacin intake. Only 53% of the population adhered to the Mediterranean diet. Therefore, it is important to implement nutritional approaches to improve micronutrient intake and adherence to dietary recommendations in older adults.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi Barrea, Ludovica Verde, William B. Grant, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Gerardo Sarno, Claudia Vetrani, Florencia Ceriani, Eloisa Garcia-Velasquez, Jose Contreras-Briceno, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: COVID-19 survivors are experiencing long COVID-19 with various health problems. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the severity and mortality of COVID-19. Therefore, it is necessary to study the supplementation of vitamin D in COVID-19 patients.
