Nutrients, Volume 17, Issue 9

Background/Objectives: Research on the safety and efficacy of high-dose folinic acid in Chinese children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is limited, and the impact of folate metabolism gene polymorphisms on its efficacy remains unclear. This tria...

Rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic autoimmune disorders characterized by persistent inflammation and oxidative stress, leading to joint damage and reduced quali...

Background: Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) in outpatients is associated with increased mortality and functional decline. Morphofunctional assessments, including phase angle (PA), rectus femoris cross-sectional area (RF-CSA), and handgrip strength...

Background/Objectives: Although a healthy dietary pattern is a modifiable lifestyle factor in the prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD), studies that investigate the association between a healthy diet and prevalent CKD in patients with diabetes,...

Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia and malnutrition are common in post-stroke patients, impairing recovery. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) may support muscle metabolism, while chair-stand exercises improve strength and mobility. However, their combi...

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are multifactorial disorders frequently associated with gut dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation; however, the pathophysiological mechanisms remain poorly understood. Methods: Using untargeted ma...

Background/Objectives: In short bowel syndrome adults (SBS), about 50% of patients on parenteral support (PS) are weaned off. However, micronutrient deficiency prevalence has never been studied in weaned patients. We aimed to assess the prevalence of...

Background: Hyperuricemia is a prevalent metabolic disorder characterized by elevated serum uric acid (UA) levels. Methods: In this study, hydrolysate (SPP) derived from silkworm pupae protein was isolated and identified, demonstrating anti-hyperuric...

Honey is a natural product which has been used throughout time as a food, spice, and medicine. Its therapeutic use has its origins in direct empirical observations of various beneficial actions in terms of its anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, and...

Background/Objectives: The consumption of caffeine products among children in China is on the rise, yet there remains a paucity of evidence regarding the variability of caffeine consumption and the influencing factors. Urinary caffeine levels provide...