Frozen yogurt and ice cream were less healthy than yogurt, and adding toppings reduced their nutrition value: Evidence from 1999 –2014 NHANES
We examined daily energy and nutrient intake from yogurt, frozen yogurt, and ice cream among U.S. adults. In-person 24-hour dietary recall data (N=6453) came from the 1999 –2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Regression analyses were performed to examine the differences in energy/nutrient intake from frozen yogurt and ice cream (with/without toppings) in comparison to yogurt. Approximately 5.3%, 0.9%, and 14.3% of U.S. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - May 4, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ruopeng An, Ning Jiang Source Type: research
Fish oil supplementation benefits the murine host during the acute phase of a parasitic infection from Trypanosoma cruzi
Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA) are known to modulate a variety of immune cell functions. On occasion, this has led to diminished host resistance to certain viral and bacterial infections. Little is known about the impact of n-3 PUFA on host resistance to parasitic infection, however, based on results from a small study conducted more than two decades ago, we hypothesized that providing mice LC n-3 PUFA will diminish host resistance to Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasitic pathogen responsible for Chagas disease. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - April 24, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maria I. Lovo-Martins, Aparecida D. Malvezi, Rosiane V. da Silva, N ágela G. Zanluqui, Vera L.H. Tatakihara, Niels O.S. Câmara, Ana Paula L. de Oliveira, Jean P.S. Peron, Marli C. Martins-Pinge, Kevin L. Fritsche, Phileno Pinge-Filho Source Type: research
A high-protein diet during hospitalization is associated with an accelerated decrease in soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor levels in acutely ill elderly medical patients with SIRS
Acute illness and hospitalization in elderly individuals are often accompanied by the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and malnutrition, both associated with wasting and mortality. Nutritional support and resistance training were shown to increase muscle anabolism and reduce inflammation in healthy elderly. We hypothesized that nutritional support and resistance training would accelerate the resolution of inflammation in hospitalized elderly patients with SIRS. Acutely admitted patients aged>65years with SIRS were randomized to an intervention consisting of a high-protein diet (1.7g/kg/day) during hospitaliza...
Source: Nutrition Research - April 20, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Juliette Tavenier, Thomas H Haupt, Aino L Andersen, Sussi F Buhl, Anne Langkilde, Jens R Andersen, Jens-Erik B Jensen, Mette M Pedersen, Janne Petersen, Ove Andersen Source Type: research
The addition of peanuts to habitual diets is associated with lower consumption of savory non –core snacks by men and sweet non–core snacks by women
Snacking is associated with intakes of non –core foods which may predispose to obesity. Peanuts have potential satiety benefits and may assist with weight management; we hypothesized that peanut consumption would reduce intake of non–core snack foods due to compensation. We investigated the effects of adding peanuts to a habitual diet on snacking habits and energy intake. Sixty-one healthy participants (65±7years, body mass index 31±4kg/m2) consumed their habitual diet with or without peanuts (56g/d for 32 women, 84g/d for 29 men) for 12weeks each in a randomized crossover design. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - April 19, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jayne A. Barbour, Emilija Stojanovski, Lisa J. Moran, Peter R.C. Howe, Alison M. Coates Source Type: research
Bifidobacterium adolescentis IM38 ameliorates high-fat diet –induced colitis in mice by inhibiting NF-κB activation and lipopolysaccharide production by gut microbiota
Gut microbiota play essential roles in the regulation of human metabolism via symbiotic interactions with the host. Prolonged consumption of high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) production by gut microbiota, thereby increasing the probability of developing metabolic and immune disorders such as obesity and colitis. The use of probiotics with anti-inflammatory properties has been suggested to counteract this effect. Here, we tested whether Bifidobacterium adolescentis IM38, which inhibited nuclear factor –kappa B (NF-κB) activation in Caco-2 cells and peritoneal ...
Source: Nutrition Research - April 19, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Su-Min Lim, Dong-Hyun Kim Source Type: research
The Addition of Peanuts to Habitual Diets is Associated with Lower Consumption of Savory Non-Core Snacks by Men and Sweet Non-Core Snacks by Women
Snacking is associated with intakes of non-core foods which may predispose to obesity. Peanuts have potential satiety benefits and may assist with weight management; we hypothesized that peanut consumption would reduce intake of non-core snack foods due to compensation. We investigated the effects of adding peanuts to an habitual diet on snacking habits and energy intake. Sixty one healthy subjects (65 ±7years, BMI 31±4kg/m2) consumed their habitual diet with or without peanuts (56g/d for 32 women; 84g/d for 29 men) for 12weeks each in a randomized crossover design. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - April 19, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jayne A Barbour, Emilija Stojanovski, Lisa J Moran, Peter R C Howe, Alison M Coates Source Type: research
Light coffee consumption is protective against sarcopenia, but frequent coffee consumption is associated with obesity in Korean adults
Few studies have examined the effects of coffee on body composition in the general population. In this cross-sectional study, we hypothesized that coffee consumption is protective against obesity and sarcopenia in Korean adults. The study included 6906 subjects aged ≥40years who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2009–2010. Body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and obesity was determined according to the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - April 19, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jeong-Hyeon Kim, Yong Soon Park Tags: Communication Source Type: research
Bifidobacterium adolescentis IM38 ameliorates high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice by inhibiting NF- κB activation and lipopolysaccharide production by gut microbiota
Gut microbiota play essential roles in the regulation of human metabolism via symbiotic interactions with the host. Prolonged consumption of high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) production by gut microbiota, thereby increasing the probability of developing metabolic and immune disorders such as obesity and colitis. The use of probiotics with anti-inflammatory properties has been suggested to counteract this effect. Here, we tested whether Bifidobacterium adolescentis IM38, which inhibited NF- κB activation in Caco-2 cells and peritoneal macrophages and inhibited E. (...
Source: Nutrition Research - April 19, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Su-Min Lim, Dong-Hyun Kim Source Type: research
Secretion metabolites of probiotic yeast, Pichia kudriavzevii AS-12, induces apoptosis pathways in human colorectal cancer cell lines
There is a common agreement on the important role of the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota in the etiology of cancer. Benign probiotic yeast strains are able to ameliorate intestinal microbiota and regulate the host metabolism, physiology and immune system through anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and anticancer effects. We hypothesized that Pichia kudriavzevii AS-12 secretion metabolites possess anticancer activity on human colorectal cancer cells (HT-29, Caco-2) via inhibiting growth and inducing apoptosis. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - April 18, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Amir Saber, Beitollah Alipour, Zeinab Faghfoori, Ali Mousavi jam, Ahmad Yari Khosroushahi Source Type: research
Long-term soft drink and aspartame intake induces hepatic damage via dysregulation of adipocytokines and alteration of the lipid profile and antioxidant status
Dietary intake of fructose corn syrup in sweetened beverages is associated with the development of metabolic syndrome and obesity. We hypothesized that inflammatory cytokines play a role in lipid storage and induction of liver injury. Therefore, this study intended to explore the expression of adipocytokines and its link to hepatic damage. Rats were assigned to drink water, cola soft drinks (free access) and aspartame (240mg/kg body weight/day orally) for two months. The lipid profiles, liver antioxidants and pathology, and mRNA expression of adipogenic cytokines were evaluated. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - April 18, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Mohamed A Lebda, Hossam G Tohamy, Yasser S El-Sayed Source Type: research
An acute intake of theobromine does not change postprandial lipid metabolism, whereas a high-fat meal lowers chylomicron particle number
Postprandial responses predict cardiovascular disease risk. However, only a few studies have compared acute postprandial effects of a low-fat, high-carbohydrate (LF) meal with a high-fat, low-carbohydrate (HF) meal. Furthermore, theobromine has favorably affected fasting lipids, but postprandial effects are unknown. Because both fat and theobromine have been reported to increase fasting apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) concentrations, the main hypothesis of this randomized, double-blind crossover study was that acute consumption of an HF meal and a theobromine meal increased postprandial apoA-I concentrations, when compared wit...
Source: Nutrition Research - April 2, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lotte Smolders, Ronald P Mensink, Jogchum Plat Source Type: research
An acute intake of theobromine does not change postprandial lipid metabolism, while a high-fat meal lowers chylomicron particle number
Postprandial responses predict cardiovascular disease risk. However, only a few studies have compared acute postprandial effects of a low-fat, high-carbohydrate (LF) meal with a high-fat, low-carbohydrate (HF) meal. Furthermore, theobromine has favorably affected fasting lipids, but postprandial effects are unknown. As both fat and theobromine have been reported to increase fasting apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) concentrations, the main hypothesis of this randomized, double blind crossover study was that acute consumption of a HF meal and a theobromine meal increased postprandial apoA-I concentrations, when compared with a LF...
Source: Nutrition Research - April 2, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lotte Smolders, Ronald P Mensink, Jogchum Plat Source Type: research
Review of a causal role of fructose-containing sugars in myocardial susceptibility to ischemia/reperfusion injury
In 2012, the World Health Organization Global Status Report on non-communicable diseases reported that 7.4 million deaths were due to ischemic heart disease. Consequently, cardiovascular disease is a significant health burden, especially when partnered with co-morbidities such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type-2 diabetes mellitus. Of note, these diseases can all be induced or exacerbated by diet. Carbohydrates; in particular fructose and glucose, generally form the largest part of the human diet. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - March 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gerald J. Maarman, Amy E. Mendham, Kim Lamont, Cindy George Source Type: research
Long-term interdisciplinary therapy decreases symptoms of binge eating disorder and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults with obesity
Obesity-associated comorbidities greatly impact the quality and expectancy of life. Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder and it is an important risk factor for obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS). For these reasons, we aimed to assess the effect of an interdisciplinary therapy on the symptoms of BED and the prevalence of MetS in obese adults. It was hypothesized that the interdisciplinary therapy would decrease symptoms of BED and markers of MetS. Twenty-four volunteers (BMI 34.80 ±3.17 Kg/m2; 41.21±6.28years old) completed a 32-week intervention. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - March 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Paula Bresciani Leite, Ana Raimunda D âmaso, Vanessa Schoenardie Poli, Ricardo Badan Sanches, Stephan Garcia Andrade Silva, João Pedro Novo Fidalgo, Maythe Amaral Nascimento, Camila Aparecida Machado de Oliveira, Danielle Arisa Caranti Source Type: research
Weight loss achieved using an energy restriction diet with normal or higher dietary protein decreased the number of CD14++CD16+ pro-inflammatory monocytes and plasma lipids and lipoproteins in middle-aged, overweight and obese adults
Monocytes are involved in immune responses and specific monocyte subpopulations (MS) that express intermediate to high levels of CD16 are associated with obesity and cardiovascular events. Consuming high protein (HP) when dieting improves body composition and cardio-metabolic health outcomes, but whether HP affects MS during weight loss remains unknown. We assessed the effect of HP on energy restriction (ER)-induced changes in MS in overweight and obese adults. The relations between MS and plasma lipids and lipoproteins were also examined. (Source: Nutrition Research)
Source: Nutrition Research - March 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jung Eun Kim, Ge Lin, Jing Zhou, Julie Ann Mund, Jamie Case, Wayne W Campbell Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
