2025 May-1 - 205 articles
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...
Background: Childhood obesity has become a major public health concern worldwide, and increasing attention is being paid to the potential role of endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as parabens. Understanding environmental contributors is essential f...
Background/Objectives: Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) and the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) have been shown to induce remission in Crohn’s disease. Low-sulphur, plant-based diets are being explored for ulcerative colitis, and wholefood, lo...
Introduction: Canada’s aging population is leading to an increased number of older adults being diagnosed with cancer. This population faces unique challenges, including frailty, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and malnutrition, which can negative...
Background/Objectives: Food allergies represent a growing public health challenge, showing an alarming increase in prevalence over the past few decades. Children with multiple food allergies face not only allergic reaction risks but also nutritional...
Background/Objective: The prevention and treatment of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) urgently require safe and effective nutritional intervention strategies. Polyphenol extracts from sugarcane molasses (SP) show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory poten...
Phosphorus is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and plays a critical role in numerous cellular and metabolic processes. Most of the phosphate is deposited in bones, 14% is present in soft tissues as various organic phosphates, and only 1%...
Background/Objective: Emotional eating is a significant health problem associated with increased obesity and mental health among children and adolescents. Investigating emotional eating and its associated factors is critical, as it coincides with key...
Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, with obesity recognised as a significant risk factor. However, the direct contribution of obesity to the pathophysiology underpinning preeclampsia remains uncl...
Background: Metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disorder globally. Probiotic supplementation has shown promise in its prevention and treatment. Although Weissella viridescens, a lactic...
Background/Objectives: Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy poses risks to mothers and infants. This study aimed to correlate maternal iron indices in the second trimester with cord blood indices and pregnancy outcomes. Methods: This prospective cohor...
Background: Different patterns of food consumption may be associated with a differential risk of depression. Differences in dietary patterns between men and women and across different age groups have been reported, but their influence on the risk of...
Background: The global rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the persistent burden of mental disorders have raised growing public health concerns. Emerging evidence suggests that unfavorable dietary patterns, particularly with high UPF i...
Background: Though evidence is limited, animal products like pork sausages and cheese may affect satiety differently due to their distinct protein, fat, and calcium content. This study therefore compared their acute effects on breakfast using appetit...
Gut microbiota has a crucial role in the pathophysiology of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), influencing various metabolic mechanisms and contributing to the development of the disease. Dietary interventions targeting gut microbi...
Quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid of plant origin. This naturally occurring polyphenolic compound is generally known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been reported to be a factor in improving the antioxidant def...
Background: The gut–brain axis (GBA) is a complex bidirectional communication system that links the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. Essential oils (EOs) have emerged as promising natural compounds capable of modulating th...
Background/Objectives: Water and alcohol extracts of Epilobium have gained attention due to their high concentration of bioactive compounds and their associated health benefits. This review aimed to evaluate the effects of Epilobium parviflorum Schre...
Background/Aim: Obese individuals are often said to eat fast. Given that obese individuals are often reported to consume fast food more frequently, we hypothesized that fast food can be eaten more quickly. This study aimed to examine the effects of m...
Celiac disease (CeD) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder of the small intestine triggered by the ingestion of dietary gluten. This narrative review aims to summarize and critically evaluate the recent literature on the association between CeD and i...
Background/Objectives: Traditional diet management for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is often complex and effortful to sustain. Nudging offers low-effort and automatic approaches to dietary behaviour change yet remains underexplored in T2DM. This study eval...
Background/Objectives: Breastfeeding is a cornerstone of infant nutrition, promoting optimal development and health benefits for both mother and child. Despite high initiation rates in Poland (97%), exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) drops sharply, reachi...
Objectives: The study aimed to assess the intake of total fat, saturated fatty acids (SFAs), and trans fatty acids (TFAs) from sweet and salty snacks among Polish schoolchildren and to evaluate differences by age, gender, and nutritional status. Meth...
Background/Objectives: Health and nutrition are increasingly important to people, which has increased the popularity of products promoted for their contribution to health, such as food supplements. Methods: This study encompassed 87 herbal food suppl...
Cardiovascular (CV) diseases remain a leading global health challenge, being influenced by diet and systemic inflammation. Adherence to healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean (MED), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Ant...
Background/Objectives: Adopting sustainable dietary patterns is essential for addressing environmental sustainability and improving public health outcomes. However, food service providers and consumers often face challenges in making informed choices...
Due to the extensive types of etiologies and risks causing over 600 types of mental health issues, to convene adequate recommendations in primary care is a difficult assignment. The starting point for preventive interventions on neurologic disorders...
Background/Objectives: Nutritional complications are highly prevalent in esophageal and gastric cancer survivors and can negatively impact their quality of life. Gaining insight into survivors’ experiences with nutrition care can inform the dev...
Background: Dietary intake during the first year of life is a key determinant of a child’s growth and development. ORIGINS is a longitudinal birth cohort study investigating factors that contribute to a ‘healthy start to life’ and t...
Background: Esculetin, 6,7-dihydroxycoumarin, is a bioactive compound found in various herbal plants, and is known to have health-beneficial properties including anti-obesity effects. However, there is a lack of in vivo studies to clearly determine e...
Obesity (OB) has become a serious health issue owing to its ever-increasing prevalence over the past few decades due to its contribution to severe metabolic and inflammatory disorders such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. The u...
Background/Objectives: Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) presents a significant clinical burden. The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS™) is a widely used clinical screening tool designed to raise awareness of CMA among healthcare prof...
The market of plant-based food, including plant-based beverages, is one of the fastest-growing food sectors within the food industry and a subject of major research in the area of new product development. Plant-based beverages are a diverse group of...
Background: Arabinoxylan (AX) concentrates from wheat can be produced from co-products from the starch and gluten industries. These fractions are rich in AX, have high solubility, can be incorporated into bread and breakfast cereals, and have the pot...
Background: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are formulations of ingredients that are mostly of exclusive industrial use and may contain additives like artificial colors, flavors, or stabilizers. The sale and consumption of these foods have been increasi...
Background/Objectives: Intermittent fasting has gained attention in managing weight, yet its long-term effects remain unclear. We examined the impact of overnight, before-sleep, and after-sleep fasting on body weight over two years using data from th...
Background/Objectives: In 1998 choline was identified as an essential nutrient by the United States Institute of Medicine. Choline is known primarily for its roles in neurotransmitter production, cell membrane formation, and methyl and lipid metaboli...
Objectives: To estimate the association between various indicators of obesity-related health risk and the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a large cohort of women. Methods: The UK Women’s Cohort Study is a prospective cohort of 35,372...
Background/Objectives: Food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) are widely used in large epidemiological studies to assess diet and elucidate its impacts on health. However, they must be validated in the target population before use. Methods: We assessed...
Background: Despite the widespread use of precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) by manufacturers, PAL is not always used consistently and can be a source of misinterpretation by consumers and allergists. Although its use is not specifically regulate...
The gut–brain axis (GBA) is a bidirectional communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, modulated by gut microbiota and related biomarkers. Malnutrition disrupts GBA homeostasis, exacerbating GBA dysfunction through...
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