2024 November-2 - 185 articles
Background: Culinary medicine integrates healthy eating with positive food experiences, offering a holistic approach to treating mental health disorders, such as depression and eating disorders, where disruptions in eating habits and mood are common....
Background/Objectives: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment in the elderly and is characterized by a multifactorial etiology. Emerging evidence points to the potential involvement of the gut–retina axis...
Objectives: We investigated potential antihyperglycemic effects of HM-chromanone (HMC), a homoisoflavonoid isolated from Portulaca oleracea, in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD). Methods: Five-week-old male C57BL/6J mice (n = 24) were divided into three...
Background: The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) led to gastrointestinal manifestations in up to 50% of cases, with diarrhea being common, and probiotics have been suggested as a potential treatment. Aim: This study aimed to assess changes in the micro...
Background/Objectives: Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being. Numerous ecological, observational, and prospective studies, including randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs), report an inverse association...
AKG, a central metabolite in the Krebs cycle, plays a vital role in cellular energy production and nitrogen metabolism. This review explores AKG’s potential therapeutic applications in skeletal muscle health and exercise performance, focusing o...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to examine associations between meal timing habits and sleep health in midlife Mexican women. Methods: Data comprised 379 midlife Mexican women who participated in a phone survey conducted within the Early Life...
Background/Objective: Obtaining data on the energy expenditure of physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents with obesity is crucial for promoting health in this population through exercise. However, relevant research is limited. This study a...
Background/Objectives: To evaluate the agreement and discriminant validation of different osteosarcopenic adiposity (OSAd) diagnostic criteria in women post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. Methods: Surgery. This is a cross-sectional study wi...
Background: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is required by people with intestinal failure and can be delivered as multi-chambered bags (MCBs) or individually compounded (COM) bags. This systematic review aimed to examine the evidence base for clinical outc...
Objective: There is concern about the potential health implications of low-calorie sweetener (LCS) consumption. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of LCS use among women of reproductive age (WRA) in Australia. Methods: This cro...
Background: It is known that the consumption of single phytochemicals improves respiratory function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Since phytochemicals have a synergistic effect on health, a more comprehensive analysis is n...
Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBDs) are a group of conditions marked by the formation of blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes. It occurs in all age groups, slightly more often affecting women. Several factors may be linked to the de...
Background: This study emphasizes the critical role of early nutritional interventions in addressing cancer-related malnutrition. It aimed to assess the effects of omega-3 fatty acids (ω3) and vitamin D3 (VitD) supplementation on the nutritiona...
Objective: This single-arm, pre–post interventional trial (clinicaltrials.gov, NCT04515095) investigates the safety, feasibility, and potential effectiveness of prolonged water-only fasting followed by a whole-plant-food diet in the long-term m...
Background; obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) reduce life expectancy; nonoperative interventions show poor results. Individually, chitosan (1% w/w), acetic acid (AA 0.3–6.5% w/w), and sepiolite clay (5% w/w) attenuate high-fa...
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators have greatly improved outcomes in persons with CF (pwCF); however, there is still significant heterogeneity in clinical responses, particularly with regard to respira...
The trillions of microbes that constitute the human gut microbiome play a crucial role in digestive health, immune response regulation, and psychological wellness. Maintaining gut microbiota is essential as metabolic diseases are associated with it....
Intermittent fasting (IF), including alternate day fasting (ADF) and time-restricted feeding (TRF) or, in humans, time-restricted eating (TRE), has been associated with the prevention and improvement of diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease...
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder with a heterogeneous etiology encompassing societal and behavioral risk factors in addition to genetic and environmental susceptibility. The cardiovascular consequences of diabetes account for mor...
Background/Objectives: Neurodegenerative disorders have emerged as a major global public health concern, and the burden is predicted to increase over time. Modulating neuroinflammation and microglial activity is considered a promising target for impr...
Background and Objectives: Recent studies suggest that vitamin D supplementation and higher serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations may reduce the incidence of respiratory infections in children and adolescents. This cross-sectional study a...
Objectives: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial was conducted to assess the effect of heat-treated Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347 (HT-ES1) in healthy adults with mild to moderate digestive symptoms. A total of 60 participants...
Background: Long-distance swimmers exert energetic, physiological, and neuromuscular demands that must be matched with adequate body composition to improve their performance in long-distance swimming. Objectives: This review aims to compile all avail...
Background/Objectives: Excessive alcohol drinking and short sleep duration could be problematic in terms of obesity. This research investigated the risk of obesity according to alcohol consumption and sleep duration, using data from the 2016–20...
Background/objective: In addition to obesity, adiposity and abdominal obesity (AO) are parameters included in the cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome. However, their prevalence and association with the other CKM factors have be...
Background/Objectives: there is conflicting evidence on the role of the Mediterranean Diet (MD) in reducing the risk of long-term outcomes in older adults. The aim of our study was to assess the effectiveness of high adherence to MD in reducing all-c...
Currently, the adjuvant therapy to optimize the restorative process after stroke is required due to the unsatisfied therapeutic efficacy. A combined extract of black sticky rice and dill showed potential in the preclinical state, so we hypothesized t...
Background/Objectives: This study focused on a group of 22 elite male mountain runners from Brazil (average age of 35.9 ± 6.5 years) with the objective of exploring the possible roles of the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, and CK MM A/G NcoI genetic var...
Objective: To analyze the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cardiometabolic, biochemical, and inflammatory risk factors in children in a metropolis in Northeast Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study using baseline data...
Background/Objectives: Fats, although essential for the proper functioning of the body, have been linked to an increased risk of developing chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the intake of total...
Background: Endurance athletes require tailored nutrition strategies to optimize performance, recovery, and training adaptations. While traditional sports nutrition guidelines provide a foundational framework, individual variability in metabolic resp...
Background/Objectives: The prevalence of food allergy (FA) in children is increasing. Dysbiosis of the microbiome has been linked to FA but needs to be better understood. We aimed to characterize the gut and skin microbiome of young food-allergic chi...
Background: Pancreatic cancer (PC), a highly malignant cancer with a poor diagnosis, may be influenced by diet-related inflammation. This study examined the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) scores and the incidence and prognosis o...
Background/Objectives: Positive body image is linked to improved mental and physical well-being, healthier lifestyles, and fewer unhealthy weight control behaviors. Cultural factors also play a role in influencing body appreciation. This study invest...
Background/Objectives: Populations in Mediterranean countries are abandoning the traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) and lifestyle, shifting towards unhealthier habits due to profound cultural and socioeconomic changes. The SWITCHtoHEALTHY project ai...
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are not only structural components of membrane phospholipids and energy storage molecules in cells. PUFAs are important factors that regulate various biological functions, including inflammation, oxidation, and imm...
Background: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid that influences cardiovascular health by affecting lipid metabolism. Since dyslipidemia is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), our study aimed to explore the relationship between vitamin...
Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and inadequate insulin production. Given the increased frequency of T2DM and the health issues it can cause, there is an increasing need to develo...
Background: Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that zinc deficiency and chronic stress contribute to depressive symptoms. Our study explores the intricate relationship between these factors by examining their physiological and biochemical effec...
Background: The relationship between consuming Thai desserts—predominantly composed of carbohydrates—and gut microbiome profiles remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of consuming various Thai desserts with different G...
Objectives: The unknown immune-enhancing effects of steamed mature silkworms (Bombyx mori L.), known as HongJam (HJ), were investigated. Methods: Supercritical fluid extracts from the White Jade variety of HJ (WJ-SCEs) were applied to in vitro RAW264...
Background: This study aims to investigate the potential modifying effects of lifestyle behavior on the association between drinking water micronutrients and body mass index (BMI) in a large population of children and adolescents. Methods: Data of th...
Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDLs) are involved in atherosclerotic plaque formation and progression and have been linked to insulin resistance (IR). Myeloperoxidase is a potent oxidant of lipoproteins related to atherogenic risk. High-densit...
Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with a complex aetiology. The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship between vitamin B supplementation and AD risk and to explore the potential me...
Background/Objectives: The use of dietary supplements (DSs) has become common among fitness enthusiasts, aiming to enhance performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Beni Mellal from A...
Background: The prevalence of both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is increasing, with persistent digestive symptoms, an altered quality of life, and higher rates of anxiety, chronic fatigue, and sleep trouble tha...
Background and Objectives: We analyzed the changes in obesity, glucose metabolism, and body composition over a 3-year period in Japanese patients with obesity following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Methods: Body weight, parameters related t...
Background: The early exposure of nutrients during pubertal mammary gland development may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Anticancer n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are shown to modulate pubertal mammary gland de...
Background/Objectives: Food neophobia (FN) in childhood is characterized by resistance to new foods, potentially impairing health and diet quality and impacting physical and mental development. Adequate nutrition in early childhood is crucial to prev...
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