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Prioritization and Sensitivity of Pesticide Risks from Root and Tuber Vegetables
by Milica Lučić and Antonije Onjia
J. Xenobiot. 2025, 15(4), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/jox15040125 - 3 Aug 2025
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This study investigated pesticide residues in 580 vegetable samples collected from markets in Serbia, encompassing potatoes, carrots, celery, radishes, horseradish, ginger, onions, and leeks. In total, 33 distinct pesticides were detected using validated HPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS analytical methods. Multiple residues were identified in [...] Read more.
This study investigated pesticide residues in 580 vegetable samples collected from markets in Serbia, encompassing potatoes, carrots, celery, radishes, horseradish, ginger, onions, and leeks. In total, 33 distinct pesticides were detected using validated HPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS analytical methods. Multiple residues were identified in 19 samples, while 29 samples exceeded established maximum residue levels (MRLs). Acute and chronic dietary risks were assessed for both adults and children. Although individual hazard quotients (HQs) for adults and children remained below the threshold of concern (HQ < 1), the cumulative acute risk reached up to 63.1% of the Acute Reference Dose (ARfD) for children and 51.1% ARfD for adults, with ginger and celery posing the highest risks. Similarly, cumulative chronic risks remained below the safety threshold, with the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) percentages reaching a maximum of 5.9% ADI for adults and increased vulnerability of 11.0% ADI among children. Monte Carlo simulations were applied to account for variability and uncertainty in chronic exposure estimates. The hazard index (HI) results showed that adverse health effects for both population groups remained within acceptable safety limits (HI < 1), although higher susceptibility was observed in children. Sensitivity analysis identified body weight and vegetable consumption rates as the most influential factors affecting chronic risk variability. Full article
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Protein and Aging: Practicalities and Practice
by Stephanie Harris, Jessica DePalma and Hope Barkoukis
Nutrients 2025, 17(15), 2461; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152461 - 28 Jul 2025
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Dietary protein is an essential macronutrient derived from both plant and animal sources required for muscle building, immune function, and wound healing. However, in the United States, protein consumption worsens as individuals age, with 30% of men and 50% of women over 71 [...] Read more.
Dietary protein is an essential macronutrient derived from both plant and animal sources required for muscle building, immune function, and wound healing. However, in the United States, protein consumption worsens as individuals age, with 30% of men and 50% of women over 71 consuming inadequate dietary protein due to a variety of factors, including changes in gut function, loss of appetite, tooth loss, financial concerns, and social isolation. The aim of this review is to underscore the need for increased protein requirements in aging populations, highlight potential barriers, synthesize these protein requirements, and also recommend strategies to meet these increased protein needs. Achieving adequate protein status, especially when facing chronic or acute health concerns, is essential to promote muscle and bone strength (because aging is associated with significant decreases in postprandial muscle protein synthesis), to support immune health (due to immunosenescence), and to maintain a good quality of life. For older adults, the literature suggests that a dietary protein intake of at least 1.0–1.2 g/kg/day is required in healthy, aging populations, and intakes of 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day are necessary for those with chronic or acute conditions. These protein intake recommendations can increase to 2.0 g/kg/day in more severe cases of illness, malnutrition, and chronic conditions. The reviewed literature also suggests that evenly balanced protein distributions of 25–30 g of dietary protein (0.4 g/kg) per meal from animal and plant protein sources alike are sufficient to maximize muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates in older populations. Additionally, pre-sleep protein feeds of 40 g/night may be another strategy to improve daily MPS and amino acid utilization. Full article
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Validation of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)-Related Pediatric Treatment Evaluation Checklist (PTEC)
by Andrey Vyshedskiy, Anna Conkey, Kelly DeWeese, Frank Benno Junghanns, James B. Adams and Richard E. Frye
Pediatr. Rep. 2025, 17(4), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric17040081 - 28 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to validate a new parent-reported scale for tracking Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). PANS is a condition characterized by a sudden and severe onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms. To meet diagnostic criteria, an individual must present with [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to validate a new parent-reported scale for tracking Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). PANS is a condition characterized by a sudden and severe onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms. To meet diagnostic criteria, an individual must present with either obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) or severely restricted food intake, accompanied by at least two additional cognitive, behavioral, or emotional symptoms. These may include anxiety, emotional instability, depression, irritability, aggression, oppositional behaviors, developmental or behavioral regression, a decline in academic skills such as handwriting or math, sensory abnormalities, frequent urination, and enuresis. The onset of symptoms is usually triggered by an infection or an abnormal immune/inflammatory response. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) is a subtype of PANS specifically linked to strep infections. Methods: We developed a 101-item PANS/PANDAS and Related Inflammatory Brain Disorders Treatment Evaluation Checklist (PTEC) designed to assess changes to a patient’s symptoms over time along 10 subscales: Behavior/Mood, OCD, Anxiety, Food intake, Tics, Cognitive/Developmental, Sensory, Other, Sleep, and Health. The psychometric quality of PTEC was tested with 225 participants. Results: The internal reliability of the PTEC was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.96). PTEC exhibited adequate test–retest reliability (r = 0.6) and excellent construct validity, supported by a strong correlation with the Health subscale of the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (r = 0.8). Conclusions: We hope that PTEC will assist parents and clinicians in the monitoring and treatment of PANS. The PTEC questionnaire is freely available at neuroimmune.org/PTEC. Full article
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A Pilot EEG Study on the Acute Neurophysiological Effects of Single-Dose Astragaloside IV in Healthy Young Adults
by Aynur Müdüroğlu Kırmızıbekmez, Mustafa Yasir Özdemir, Alparslan Önder, Ceren Çatı and İhsan Kara
Nutrients 2025, 17(15), 2425; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152425 - 24 Jul 2025
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the acute neurophysiological effects of a single oral dose of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) on EEG-measured brain oscillations and cognitive-relevant spectral markers in healthy young adults. Methods: Twenty healthy adults (8 females, 12 males; mean age: [...] Read more.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the acute neurophysiological effects of a single oral dose of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) on EEG-measured brain oscillations and cognitive-relevant spectral markers in healthy young adults. Methods: Twenty healthy adults (8 females, 12 males; mean age: 23.4±2.1) underwent eyes-closed resting-state EEG recordings before and approximately 90 min after oral intake of 150 mg AS-IV. EEG data were collected using a 21-channel 10–20 system and cleaned via Artifact Subspace Reconstruction and Independent Component Analysis. Data quality was confirmed using a signal-to-noise ratio and 1/f spectral slope. Absolute and relative power values, band ratios, and frontal alpha asymmetry were computed. Statistical comparisons were made using paired t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Results: Absolute power decreased in delta, theta, beta, and gamma bands (p < 0.05) but remained stable for alpha. Relative alpha power increased significantly (p = 0.002), with rises in relative beta, theta, and delta and a drop in relative gamma (p = 0.003). Alpha/beta and theta/beta ratios increased, while delta/alpha decreased. Frontal alpha asymmetry was unchanged. Sex differences were examined in all measures that showed significant changes; however, no sex-dependent effects were found. Conclusions: A single AS-IV dose may acutely modulate brain oscillations, supporting its potential neuroactive properties. Larger placebo-controlled trials, including concurrent psychometric assessments, are needed to verify and contextualize these findings. A single AS-IV dose may acutely modulate brain oscillations, supporting its potential neuroactive properties. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dietary Factors and Interventions for Cognitive Neuroscience)
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Phytochemical Profile, Toxicological Screening, Antitumor Activity, and Immunomodulatory Response of Saline Extract from Euphorbia hirta L. Leaves
by Jainaldo Alves da Costa, Amanda de Oliveira Marinho, Robson Raion de Vasconcelos Alves, Matheus Cavalcanti de Barros, Isabella Coimbra Vila Nova, Sheilla Andrade de Oliveira, João Victor de Oliveira Alves, Vitória Figueiredo Silva, Magda Rhayanny Assunção Ferreira, Alisson Macário de Oliveira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares, Carina Scanoni Maia, Fernanda das Chagas Ângelo Mendes Tenório, Virgínia Maria Barros de Lorena, Roberto Araújo Sá, Thiago Henrique Napoleão, Leydianne Leite de Siqueira Patriota, Maria Lígia Rodrigues Macedo and Patrícia Maria Guedes Paiva
Molecules 2025, 30(15), 3105; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30153105 - 24 Jul 2025
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Euphorbia hirta L. is traditionally used to treat tumors and has demonstrated anticancer effects. This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, toxicity, and antitumor activity of saline extract (SE) from E. hirta leaves in mice. Phytochemical analysis included thin layer chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, [...] Read more.
Euphorbia hirta L. is traditionally used to treat tumors and has demonstrated anticancer effects. This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, toxicity, and antitumor activity of saline extract (SE) from E. hirta leaves in mice. Phytochemical analysis included thin layer chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and quantification of phenols, flavonoids, and proteins. Acute toxicity (2000 mg/kg) assessed mortality, hematological, biochemical, histological parameters, water/feed intake, and body weight. Genotoxicity was evaluated via comet and micronucleus assays. Antitumor activity was tested in vitro and in vivo on sarcoma 180. SE contained 107.3 mg GAE/g phenolics and 22.9 mg QE/g flavonoids; the presence of gallic and ellagic acids was detected. Protein concentration was 12.16 mg/mL with lectin activity present. No mortality, organ damage, or genotoxic effects occurred in toxicity tests. SE demonstrated in vitro cytotoxicity against sarcoma cells (IC50: 10 µg/mL). In vivo, SE (50–200 mg/kg) reduced tumor weight by 70.2–72.3%. SE modulated IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-17, IFN-γ, and TNF-α in tumor environment. Tumors showed inflammatory infiltrate, necrosis, and fibrosis after treatment. These findings position the extract as a promising candidate for further development as a safe, plant-based antitumor agent. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Natural Products in Anticancer Activity: 2nd Edition)
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Review
Review: Piglets’ (Re)Feeding Patterns, Mineral Metabolism, and Their Twisty Tail
by Theo van Kempen and Eugeni Roura
Metabolites 2025, 15(7), 480; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15070480 - 16 Jul 2025
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The appearance rate of nutrients into systemic circulation affects hormones like insulin and through that efficiency of growth. This also affects mineral requirements critical for metabolism, notably phosphate (P), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K). Fasting animals have a downregulated metabolism, upon which P, [...] Read more.
The appearance rate of nutrients into systemic circulation affects hormones like insulin and through that efficiency of growth. This also affects mineral requirements critical for metabolism, notably phosphate (P), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K). Fasting animals have a downregulated metabolism, upon which P, Mg, and K are exported from their cells into the blood and are subsequently excreted in their urine. Abrupt resumption of feed intake, especially of highly glycemic feeds, creates an acute need for these minerals, which can result in deficiency symptoms, particularly with P deficiency. In human medicine, this is called refeeding syndrome: a large meal after a period of fasting can prove fatal. Young animals seem to be especially sensitive, likely driven by their ability to grow rapidly and thus to drastically upregulate their metabolism in response to insulin. Symptoms of P deficiency are fairly a-specific and, consequently, not often recognized. They include edema, which makes it appear as if piglets are growing well, explaining the high gain/feed rate typically seen immediately after weaning, even when piglets are eating at or below the maintenance requirements. Phosphate deficiency can also result in hypoxia and hypercarbia, which may trigger ear necrosis, Streptococcus suis infections, or even death. Hypophosphatemia can also trigger rhabdomyolysis, which may contribute to tail-biting, but this requires further study. Arguably, when fasting cannot be avoided, diets for newly weaned piglets should be formulated to avoid these problems by lowering their glycemic load and by formulating diets according to the piglets’ actual requirements inspired by their genuine intake and health and not simply by extrapolating from older animals. Full article
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Efficacy of Probiotic VITA-PB2 from Fermented Foods on Alcohol Consumption and Hangover Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
by Chaodeng Mo, Johny Bajgai, Md. Habibur Rahman, Sofian Abdul-Nasir, Hui Ma, Thu Thao Pham, Haiyang Zhang, Buchan Cao, Seong Hoon Goh, Bomi Kim, Hongik Kim, Min Kyeong Seol, Young Geon Yu, Cheol-Su Kim, Kyu-Jae Lee and Seung-Taek Lim
Nutrients 2025, 17(14), 2276; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142276 - 9 Jul 2025
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Background: Modulating ethanol metabolism and attenuating alcohol-induced oxidative stress are promising therapeutic strategies for reducing the severity of hangovers and alleviating their associated physiological burden. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the probiotic [...] Read more.
Background: Modulating ethanol metabolism and attenuating alcohol-induced oxidative stress are promising therapeutic strategies for reducing the severity of hangovers and alleviating their associated physiological burden. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the probiotic strain Leuconostoc mesenteroides VITA-PB2 on ethanol metabolism, oxidative stress, and hangover-related symptoms in 28 healthy adults. The participants consumed either VITA-PB2 or a placebo before standardized alcohol intake, with a 7-day washout period and subsequent crossover. Primary outcomes included blood ethanol, acetaldehyde levels, and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity. Secondary outcomes measured hangover severity assessed by the Acute Hangover Scale (AHS), liver enzymes including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), oxidative stress indicators reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), and antioxidant responses measured by glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging capacity. Results: VITA-PB2 supplementation led to a sustained reduction in blood ethanol concentrations beginning at 0.5 h post-ingestion compared with the placebo group, indicating more efficient ethanol clearance. Additionally, VITA-PB2 significantly reduced acetaldehyde levels at 1 h post-ingestion (p < 0.05) and increased ALDH activity by 42.15% at 30 min (p < 0.05). It also markedly reduced ROS levels at 1 h (p < 0.05), enhanced glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity at 2 h (p < 0.01), and significantly improved the subjective hangover symptoms, particularly thirst (p < 0.05). Conclusions: No adverse effects were reported during the trial, indicating that Leuconostoc mesenteroides VITA-PB2 is a safe probiotic. These findings suggest its efficacy in mitigating alcohol-induced oxidative stress and alleviating hangover-related symptoms. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
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Effects of Lactation Lactoferrin Deficiency on Intestinal Microbiota in Different Mice Models
by Wenli Wang, Qin An, Yunxia Zou, Qingyong Meng and Yali Zhang
Nutrients 2025, 17(13), 2248; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132248 - 7 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: The establishment of early gut microbiota is crucial for host health. Lactoferrin (LF), which is present in breast milk, positively impacts gut microbiota composition. However, the effect of lactation LF on the establishment and composition of early gut microbiota in different disease [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The establishment of early gut microbiota is crucial for host health. Lactoferrin (LF), which is present in breast milk, positively impacts gut microbiota composition. However, the effect of lactation LF on the establishment and composition of early gut microbiota in different disease models in adulthood remains unclear. Methods: Lactation-LF-deficient mice were established using systemically LF–knocked-out maternal mice. This study assessed the maturity of the gut microbiota in LF feeding-deficient mice in relation to age and changes in the gut microbiota in adult high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced acute colitis, and chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression models. Results: Compared to LF intake during lactation, LF deficiency during lactation increased the abundance of potentially pathogenic bacteria in the gut, resulting in abnormal microbial maturation. LF intake during lactation aggravated gut microbiota dysbiosis induced via HFD, DSS, and CUMS in adulthood and may change the function of Enterorhabdus, GCA-900066575, Peptococcus, Tuzzerella, Akkermansia, and Desulfovibrio. Comparing the different models revealed that bacteria that were jointly upregulated via HFD and DSS exhibited increased levels of inflammation and oxidation. LF deficiency during lactation may weaken the association between an HFD and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The changing trends in many gut microbes caused by DSS and HFD were opposite to those that changed with age. Conclusions: Lactoferrin deficiency increases the abundance of potential pathogens and disrupts microbial maturation. This lack of LF exacerbates dysbiosis in models of obesity, colitis, and depression. Regulating the gut microbiota according to the rules of microbial succession during the maturation process of gut microbiota may improve gut microbiota dysbiosis in patients with obesity and IBD. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
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Viscoelastic Point-of-Care Testing (ClotPro®) to Guide Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients on DOACs: Replacing History with Hemostasis in a Proof-of-Concept Study
by Jessica Seetge, Balázs Cséke, Zsófia Nozomi Karádi, Edit Bosnyák, Eszter Johanna Jozifek and László Szapáry
Neurol. Int. 2025, 17(7), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint17070103 - 1 Jul 2025
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Background: Administering intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) remains a clinical challenge. Current guidelines restrict IVT within 48 h of DOAC intake unless anticoagulant activity can be confidently excluded. However, reliable medication histories are [...] Read more.
Background: Administering intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) remains a clinical challenge. Current guidelines restrict IVT within 48 h of DOAC intake unless anticoagulant activity can be confidently excluded. However, reliable medication histories are often unavailable, and conventional coagulation tests inadequately detect DOAC activity. This study evaluated whether viscoelastic point-of-care testing (ClotPro®) could identify the absence of anticoagulant effect in AIS patients on DOACs, thus enabling IVT administration and potentially improving clinical outcomes. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational cohort study of 40 AIS patients with documented DOAC use, admitted between February 2023 and May 2025. ClotPro® was performed at admission using the Russell’s viper venom (RVV) assay for factor Xa inhibitors and the ecarin clotting time (ECT) assay for dabigatran. Subtherapeutic anticoagulation was defined as a clotting time (CT) of <100 s for RVV and <180 s for ECT, respectively. Patients identified as being subtherapeutic were assessed for IVT eligibility. To evaluate IVT effects, we performed propensity score-matched bootstrap resampling (1000 iterations), matching patients by age, admission National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Primary endpoints were NIHSS-shift (change from admission to 72 h) and mRS-shift (change from pre-stroke mRS to 90-day mRS). Predictors of outcomes were analyzed using multivariate regression models. Results: ClotPro® identified 15/40 patients (37.5%) as subtherapeutic, all on factor Xa inhibitors. Of these, seven received IVT. In matched analyses, IVT-treated patients showed a numerically greater neurological improvement than untreated patients (mean NIHSS-shift: −2.83 vs. 3.94; mean difference: −6.76, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −24.00 to 7.55; p = 0.495). Functional outcome by mRS-shift showed only minor differences between groups (2.74 vs. 2.10 mean difference: 0.64; 95% CI: −2.00 to 2.50; p = 0.510). IVT showed a favorable trend for early neurological recovery (p = 0.081) but was not independently associated with functional outcome (p = 0.380). Conclusions: ClotPro® identified a substantial subset of AIS patients on DOAC therapy without measurable anticoagulant activity, enabling IVT in cases that would otherwise have been excluded based on medication history. These findings support the feasibility of ClotPro®-guided decision-making in acute stroke care and highlight its potential to improve IVT selection by enabling real-time assessment of coagulation status at the bedside. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Movement Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases)
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Evaluating Food Intake of Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients According to a European Guideline and Mediterranean Diet Score: DICA-NUTS Substudy
by Rodrigo Damasceno de Oliveira, Lívia Costa de Oliveira, Marcio Santos Prazeres, Tais Saint Martin Fonseca, Aline Marcadenti, Angela Cristine Bersch-Ferreira, Rachel Helena Vieira Machado, Elisa Maia dos Santos, Annie Seixas Bello Moreira and Grazielle Vilas Bôas Huguenin
Life 2025, 15(7), 1051; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15071051 - 30 Jun 2025
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Contextualization: Lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation, physical activity, and healthy eating, are essential for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The 2021 update of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines highlights the need to investigate the adherence to the Mediterranean [...] Read more.
Contextualization: Lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation, physical activity, and healthy eating, are essential for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The 2021 update of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines highlights the need to investigate the adherence to the Mediterranean diet in patients who have suffered acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the adherence to the Mediterranean diet and dietary 2021 ESC guidelines of individuals who have suffered AMI and to evaluate the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with the adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using baseline data from participants prior to enrollment in the DICA-NUTS multicenter clinical trial. The dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire and 24 h dietary recall. The nutrient intake was compared with the nutritional recommendations of the 2021 ESC guidelines, and the adherence to the Mediterranean diet was analyzed using a Mediterranean diet score. Furthermore, the analyses of the factors associated with the Mediterranean diet score and 2021 ESC were performed. Analyses were conducted using Stata Data Analysis and Statistical Software version 15.0. Values were considered statistically significant when the p-value < 0.05. Results: Among 488 participants aged ≥ 40 years, moderate adherence to the Mediterranean diet was observed obtaining an average of nine points, with a low intake of vegetables, fish, and cereals. The protein intake was adequate with 18% (interquartile range [IQR] 15.0–23.1) of the total energy value, and the saturated fat intake was high with 9.7% (IQR 7.3–12.7) of the total energy value, while the carbohydrate and total fat intake was adequate. According to the 2021 ESC guidelines, the fiber intake was low with more than 79% of the sample consuming less than 30 g per day. The multivariate analysis using the 2021 ESC dietary recommendations showed that older age (≥60 years) [odds ratio (OR) = 1.63; 95% confidential interval (CI) = 1.44–1.91], never smoking (OR = 1.34; 95% CI = 1.17–1.65), and higher education (OR = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.17–1.77) were correlated with an increased fruit and vegetable intake. Non-white, never-smokers, and former smokers were more likely to consume fish. The alcohol scores were higher in older age participants and women. The dairy scores increased with older age, while the cereal scores decreased. No significant association was found for legumes. Conclusions: According to the scores used, the diet of these individuals moderately reflects the Mediterranean characteristics. Analyzing the 2021 ESC dietary recommendations, the studied population was inadequate. This study found different factors associated with an adequate food intake in post-AMI patients. The highlight of this study was that older age is more likely to increase fruit, vegetable, and dairy intake. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Medical Research)
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The Acute Effects of Caffeine Supplementation on Anaerobic Performance and Functional Strength in Female Soccer Players
by Hakkı Mor, Ahmet Mor, Mekki Abdioğlu, Dragoș Ioan Tohănean, Cătălin Vasile Savu, Gizem Ceylan Acar, Cristina Elena Moraru and Dan Iulian Alexe
Nutrients 2025, 17(13), 2156; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132156 - 28 Jun 2025
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Background/Objectives: Despite extensive research on caffeine’s (CAF’s) ergogenic effects, evidence regarding its impact on anaerobic performance in female athletes remains limited and inconclusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of 6 mg/kg−1 caffeine on anaerobic performance, functional [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Despite extensive research on caffeine’s (CAF’s) ergogenic effects, evidence regarding its impact on anaerobic performance in female athletes remains limited and inconclusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of 6 mg/kg−1 caffeine on anaerobic performance, functional strength, agility, and ball speed in female soccer players. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design was employed. Thirteen moderately trained female soccer players (age: 21.08 ± 1.11 years; height: 161.69 ± 6.30 cm; weight: 59.69 ± 10.52 kg; body mass index (BMI): 22.77 ± 3.50 kg/m2; training age: 7.77 ± 1.16 years; habitual caffeine intake: 319 ± 160 mg/day) completed two experimental trials (caffeine vs. placebo (PLA)), separated by at least 48 h. Testing sessions included performance assessments in vertical jump (VJ), running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST), bilateral leg strength (LS), handgrip strength (HS), single hop for distance (SH), medial rotation (90°) hop for distance (MRH), change of direction (COD), and ball speed. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was also recorded. Results: CAF ingestion significantly improved minimum (p = 0.011; d = 0.35) and average power (p = 0.007; d = 0.29) during RAST. A significant increase was also observed in SHR (single leg hop for distance right) performance (p = 0.045; d = 0.44). No significant differences were found in VJ, COD, ball speed, LS, HS, SHL, MRHR, or MRHL (p > 0.05). RPE showed a moderate effect size (d = 0.65) favoring the CAF condition, though not statistically significant (p = 0.110). Conclusions: In conclusion, acute CAF intake at a dose of 6 mg/kg−1 may enhance anaerobic capacity and lower-limb functional strength in female soccer players, with no significant effects on jump height, agility, or upper-body strength. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nutrition, Physical Activity and Women’s Health)
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Skin Photoaging and the Biological Mechanism of the Protective Effects of Hesperidin and Derived Molecules
by Paolo Bellavite and Alice Imbriano
Antioxidants 2025, 14(7), 788; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14070788 - 26 Jun 2025
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The ultraviolet (UV) component of solar radiation is a major risk factor for the development of skin ailments, ranging from erythema in acute cases to premature skin aging and skin cancer in chronic reactions. While skin cells show a remarkable protective capacity against [...] Read more.
The ultraviolet (UV) component of solar radiation is a major risk factor for the development of skin ailments, ranging from erythema in acute cases to premature skin aging and skin cancer in chronic reactions. While skin cells show a remarkable protective capacity against solar radiation, there is a growing interest in the use of natural substances for photoprotection purposes. This article describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying UV radiation-induced skin aging, with a particular focus on the potential beneficial effects of hesperidin and its derivatives: hesperetin, hesperidin glucoside, and hesperidin methylchalcone. A review of the literature from the last 20 years reveals a substantial body of experimental evidence supporting the role of hesperidin in protecting the skin against UV radiation, and its effects on skin cells and tissue, including oxidative stress and aging processes. Moreover, flavonoids have other beneficial effects on skin cell vitality by modulating the immune system, metalloproteinases, and angiogenesis. The key mechanisms for the action of hesperidin and its derivatives involve the activation of the Nrf-2/ARE system, the expression of longevity genes CISD2, and interference with the MAP kinase and PI3PK/Akt signal transduction pathways. In murine experimental models, these derivative molecules have a protective role both systemically after dietary intake and through the topical application of dermocosmetic creams. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Antioxidants for Skin Health)
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The Impact of Cocoa Flavanols in Modulating Resting Cerebral Blood Flow During Prolonged Sitting in Healthy Young and Older Adults
by Alessio Daniele, Samuel J. E. Lucas and Catarina Rendeiro
Nutrients 2025, 17(13), 2099; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132099 - 24 Jun 2025
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Background: Sitting is highly prevalent among young and older adults and can transiently reduce cerebral blood flow. Dietary flavanols confer benefits to the peripheral vasculature and may be effective at counteracting the impact of sitting in the cerebrovasculature. The aim of this study [...] Read more.
Background: Sitting is highly prevalent among young and older adults and can transiently reduce cerebral blood flow. Dietary flavanols confer benefits to the peripheral vasculature and may be effective at counteracting the impact of sitting in the cerebrovasculature. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the acute ingestion of flavanols prior to sitting improves common carotid artery (CCA) blood flow/shear rate (BF/SR) in young and older individuals. Methods: Two acute randomized, double-blinded, cross-over, placebo-controlled studies were conducted in 40 healthy young males (high-fit: 22.2 ± 2.9 yr., low-fit: 23.2 ± 4.1 yr., N = 20 per group) and 20 healthy older adults (72.4 ± 5.0 yr.). Participants consumed either a high- (695 mg) or low-flavanol (5.6 mg) cocoa beverage just before a 2 h sitting bout. Resting CCA retrograde/anterograde BF and SR, as well as arterial diameter, were assessed before and after the intervention. Results: Sitting reduced anterograde BF and/or SR in young and older individuals (p < 0.001) but only resulted in increases in retrograde BF (p = 0.021) and SR (p = 0.022) in the older group. Flavanols did not affect anterograde BF/SR in either group (p > 0.05) but mitigated (non-significant interaction: p = 0.053) sitting-induced increases in retrograde BF/SR in older individuals, with retrograde BF (p = 0.028) and SR (p = 0.033) increasing significantly only after intake of the low-flavanol beverage. No changes in arterial diameter were detected. Conclusions: This suggests that flavanols may have the potential to attenuate the detrimental sitting-induced increases in retrograde BF and SR in older adults, although larger well-powered studies are required to confirm this. Full article
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Dietary Synbiotic Attenuated the Intestinal Inflammation in Weaned Piglets Challenged with Escherichia coli Lipopolysaccharide
by Gina-Cecilia Pistol, Valeria Cristina Bulgaru, Iulian Alexandru Grosu, Daniela Eliza Marin, Georgeta Ciurescu, Gheorghe Adrian Martău and Ionelia Taranu
Animals 2025, 15(13), 1832; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15131832 - 20 Jun 2025
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At weaning, piglets deal with numerous changes and stressors, which can lead to reduced feed intake, digestive disturbances, and gut inflammation. In this context, there is a compelling need to develop new and innovative nutritional strategies aimed at restoring intestinal balance in piglets [...] Read more.
At weaning, piglets deal with numerous changes and stressors, which can lead to reduced feed intake, digestive disturbances, and gut inflammation. In this context, there is a compelling need to develop new and innovative nutritional strategies aimed at restoring intestinal balance in piglets after weaning and controlling the weaning-associated intestinal inflammation. This study investigated the effect of a diet, including a synbiotic additive (a mix of grape seed and camelina meals as the prebiotic and a lactobacilli mixture as the probiotic) on intestinal inflammation in piglets after weaning. An acute inflammation was induced by the intraperitoneally challenge with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The experimental groups were as follows: Control group (piglets fed a conventional corn-soybean meal-based diet), LPS group (piglets fed the Control diet and challenged with 80 µg/b.w. of LPS), SYN group (piglets fed a basal diet, including 5% prebiotic mix and 0.1% probiotic mix, SYN diet), and SYN+LPS group (piglets fed the SYN diet and challenged with 80 µg/b.w. of LPS). Using genomic and proteomic techniques, genes and proteins related to intestinal inflammation were measured in both the jejunum and colon. The results showed that the LPS challenge induced an exacerbated inflammatory response in the jejunum and colon of piglets, inducing an overexpression of a large palette of inflammation-related mediators, including lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, cytokines (e.g., interleukin (IL)—IL-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha—TNF-α), and chemokines (e.g., monokine induced by interferon-gamma—MIG, regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted—RANTES). All these effects are prevented by the SYN diet, which controls the amplitude of intestinal inflammation induced by the LPS challenge in piglets. Overall, these results suggested that piglets, after weaning, fed the synbiotic diet are less susceptible to the LPS challenge. This diet might be used as a nutritional strategy to alleviate intestinal inflammation in piglets after weaning. Full article
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Evaluating the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Making Clinical Decisions for Treating Acute Pancreatitis
by Mete Ucdal, Amir Bakhshandehpour, Muhammed Bahaddin Durak, Yasemin Balaban, Murat Kekilli and Cem Simsek
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(12), 4347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14124347 - 18 Jun 2025
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Background/Objectives: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment since it has the potential to become life-threatening. The American College of Gastroenterology 2024 (ACG24) guidelines offer a framework for diagnosis, severity, and treatment criteria. To assess Google Gemini application [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment since it has the potential to become life-threatening. The American College of Gastroenterology 2024 (ACG24) guidelines offer a framework for diagnosis, severity, and treatment criteria. To assess Google Gemini application of ACG24 guidelines to Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-III AP cases for risk, nutrition, and complication management. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was based on 512 patients with AP who were treated in the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-III database from 2001 to 2012. The study compared the efficiency of Gemini in relation to the ACG24 guidelines in the three main areas of risk stratification, enteral nutrition timing, and necrotizing pancreatitis management. Enteral nutrition, according to the ACG24 guidelines, should be started within 48 h for patients who are capable, and antibiotics should only be used for confirmed infected necrosis. Results: The study included 512 patients who were divided into two groups: 213 patients with mild pancreatitis (41.6%) and 299 patients with severe pancreatitis (58.4%). The model achieved 85% accuracy for mild cases and 82% accuracy for severe cases of pancreatitis. The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II and Ranson scores matched the predictions of Gemini for both mild cases (p = 0.28 and p = 0.33, respectively) and severe cases (p = 0.31 and p = 0.27, respectively). The recommendations for early enteral nutrition and delayed feeding in mild cases were correct for 78% of patients, but the system suggested oral intake prematurely in 8% of severe cases. The antibiotic guideline compliance reached 82% among 156 patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, and the procedure for draining infected necrosis was correct 85% of the time. Conclusions: The Gemini model achieved 78–85% accuracy in determining pancreatitis severity and adherence to treatment guidelines but showed lower accuracy in nutrition timing compared to other parameters. Core Tip: This study evaluated the Google Gemini model in applying the American College of Gastroenterology 2024 guidelines for acute pancreatitis across 512 Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-III cases. Results demonstrated 85% accuracy in severity classification, precise prediction of Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II and Ranson scores, and 78–85% compliance with nutritional and necrotizing pancreatitis management guidelines. These findings suggest that artificial intelligence-based clinical decision support systems can provide rapid, consistent, and guideline-concordant recommendations, which are particularly valuable in settings with limited specialist expertise. Full article
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