A comparative study on the effect of argan oil vs fish oil on risk factors for cardio-vascular disease in high-fat-fed rats
Dyslipidemia is a metabolic disorder that can induce several cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factors such as, hypertension, insulin resistance, inflammation, and abdominal obesity [1]. Platelets activation is thought to play a crucial role in the initiation and development of atherosclerotic lesions [2]. The mechanism by which the CVD risk factors increase platelet activity is related to the production of the oxidized low-density lipoprotein as well as to the increased reactive oxygen species in patients [3]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Adil Haimeur, Nadia Meskini, Virginie Mimouni, Lionel Ulmann, Hafida Messaouri, Fabienne Pineau-Vincent, Nezha Abouakil, G érard Tremblin Source Type: research
Effects of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial
Stroke is a leading cause of death in many countries, with many survivors experiencing persistent difficulty with activities of daily living (ADLs) as a direct consequence [1]. More than two- thirds of stroke survivors receive rehabilitation after hospitalization [2]. Approximately 8.2% –49.0% of stroke patients are malnourished [3]. Malnutrition increases disease severity, mortality rates, and the incidence of infectious complications and swallowing difficulties and hampers the performance of ADLs after stroke onset; hence, intensive nutritional support during stroke rehabilitat ion is important [3-7]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Takahiro Bise, Sayuri Shimazu, Maiko Tanoue, Yuko Tomioka, Mai Araki, Takafumi Nishino, Aomi Kuzuhara, Fumihiko Takatsuki Source Type: research
Impact of the preoperative use of synbiotics in colorectal cancer patients: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Colorectal cancer occurs equally in both sexes and, when localized, is often a curable disease. Surgical resection is the primary treatment, removing the affected portion of the intestine and regional lymph nodes [1,2]. However, colonic resection for malignancy is associated with significant postoperative morbidity, reaching 25-30% of cases, often associated with dehiscence of the anastomosis, abdominal infection and fistula formation [2,3]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Camila Brand ão Polakowski, Massakazu Kato, Vinicius Basso Preti, Maria Eliana Madalozzo Schieferdecker, Antonio Carlos Ligocki Campos Source Type: research
Influence of Japanese diet consumption during pregnancy and lactation on lipid metabolism in offspring
Japan has had one of the highest life expectancies in the world since the 1980s [1]. The influence of their diet on the longevity of the Japanese is considered to be extremely high. The Japanese diet has lower fat and caloric contents compared with the Western diet and is associated with a high intake of shellfish and other fish and vegetables. In addition, many foods of the Japanese diet, including fermented foods, seaweeds, and green tea, are thought to have high health benefits. Thus, the functionality of the foods comprising the Japanese diet has been well studied worldwide [2 –4]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Haruna Ishikawa, Xiaoxu Guo, Saeko Sugawara, Yui Iwagaki, Kazushi Yamamoto, Ai Konno, Mika Nishiuchi, Tsuyoshi Tsuduki Source Type: research
Sarcopenia: the need to establish different cutting points of fat free mass for the chilean population
Sarcopenia was first defined as the decrease in lean mass in older adults [1, 2]. Currently, it is described as a condition characterized by decrease in muscle mass and function, independent of age [3,4], since there are other conditions also associated with sarcopenia, such as cancer cachexia, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases and insulin resistance, among others [3,5,6,7]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: S Wigodski, F Carrasco, D Bunout, G Barrera, S Hirsch, MP de la Maza Source Type: research
Nutritional status and cytokine concentration during chemotherapy in Mexican children: A longitudinal analysis
The literature suggests that up to 46% of children and young adults with cancer become malnourished [1,2]. This prevalence varies considerably among studies, depending on tumor type, disease evolution, treatment, techniques to assess nutritional status, and the definition of undernourishment used [1 –6]. The consequences of malnutrition include an increased risk of complications, a decreased response and tolerance to treatment, and high relapse and low survival rates. In fact, nutritional status is considered to be an important prognosis factor [2,3,7]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lourdes Barbosa-Cort és, Miguel Klunder-Klunder, Mardia López-Alarcón, Hugo Rivera Márquez, Enrique López-Aguilar, Andrea Tapia-Marcial Source Type: research
Phosphorylation of protein kinase B, the key enzyme in insulin signalling cascade, is enhanced in linoleic and arachidonic acid treated HT29 and HepG2 cells
Alterations of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) membrane composition have been proposed to alter cellular functions including cellular response to insulin. Defects in insulin signalling pathway are responsible for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes [1 –3], thus the understanding of insulin transduction pathway is of clinical importance. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Katia Mariniello, Yoeju Min, Kebreab Ghebremeskel Source Type: research
Vitamin-D deficiency and mild to moderate anemia in young North Indian children: a secondary data analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies and undiagnosed medical conditions in the world [1]. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in young children is around 50-90 % in the Indian subcontinent [2]. Vitamin D is primarily produced in the skin after exposure to ultraviolet radiation and less than 10 % is derived from dietary sources [3]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ranadip Chowdhury, Sunita Taneja, Nita Bhandari, Tor A. Strand, Maharaj Kishan Bhan Source Type: research
Vitamin A supplementation improves the intestinal mucosal barrier and facilitates the expression of tight junction proteins in rats with diarrhea
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2 billion cases of diarrheal disease occur worldwide, and 1.9 million children younger than 5 years of age perish from diarrhea annually, mostly in developing countries [1]. Diarrhea can be classified as acute or persistent based on the course of the disease. Persistent diarrhea (PD), which is also known as chronic diarrhea, refers to diarrhea that persists for more than 2 weeks, leading to a deteriorated nutritional status and a substantial risk of death [2,3]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lu Xiao, Ting Cui, Shu Liu, Baolin Chen, Yuting Wang, Ting Yang, Tingyu Li, Jie Chen Source Type: research
Impact of anthropometric nutritional parameters on the University Selection Test in Chile: A multifactorial approach
Education is a crucial social determinant of health and is viewed as the change lever for the improvement of the quality of life. Food insecurity can be detrimental to children's scholastic achievement (SA), potentially perpetuating a cycle of poverty [1]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Daniza M. Ivanovic, Rodrigo B Valenzuela, Atilio F. Almagi à, Cynthia R Barrera, Violeta C. Arancibia, Cristián G Larraín, Claudio F-A Silva, Pablo B. Billeke, Francisco M. Zamorano, Francisca S. Villagrán, Yasna Z. Orellana, Víctor C. Martínez Source Type: research
Dietary patterns affect maternal macronutrient intake levels and the fatty acid profile of breast milk in lactating Chinese mothers
Breast milk provided by healthy, well-nourished lactating mothers is a unique and ideal source of food that ensures the proper growth and development of infants. Approaches to optimize the nutritional status of breast milk are attracting increasing attention. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in milk are sources of energy, and fat, especially, plays an important role. However, whether there exist an association between maternal diet and the macronutrients in breast milk remains unclear [1]. Recent reviews have suggested that maternal nutrition has little or no effect on the amount of macronutrients in breast milk [1, 2, 3]...
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hui-Min Tian, Yi-Xia Wu, Yi-Qi Lin, Xue-Yan Chen, Miao Yu, Tong Lu, Lin Xie Source Type: research
Peripheral interleukin-6 levels and working memory in nonobese adults: a post-hoc analysis from calerie study
Accumulating evidence indicates that a high content of sugar and fat in the diet may negatively impact cognitive function [27]. Although there are multiple explanatory variables, one leading candidate is the disturbances in inflammatory mediators [23]. There are substantial findings supporting the involvement of inflammatory cytokines in reductions of adaptive neuroplasticity in healthy individuals, where multiple studies implicate IL-6 as the most replicated pro-inflammatory alteration [24, 45]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Alisson P. Trevizol, Elisa Brietzke, Ruth Bartelli Grigolon, Mehala Subramaniapillai, Roger S. McIntyre, Rodrigo B. Mansur Source Type: research
Nutritional characteristics of the Japanese diet: A cross-sectional study of the correlation between Japanese Diet Index and nutrient intake among community-based elderly Japanese
The Japanese diet has been widely expected to have health benefits that have contributed to the longevity of the Japanese population [1 –3]. Previous studies have reported that the Japanese dietary pattern is associated with a lower risk of mortality or adverse health outcomes (e.g. disability, dementia, and depression) [4–9]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yasutake Tomata, Shu Zhang, Yu Kaiho, Fumiya Tanji, Yumi Sugawara, Ichiro Tsuji Source Type: research
Effects of Daily Consumption of Psyllium, Oat Bran and PolyGlycopleX ® on Obesity-Related Disease Risk Factors: A Critical Review
Obesity is the cause of many debilitating physical, emotional, social and economic consequences [1]. World-wide rates of obesity have nearly doubled in the last three decades [2], a trend that shows no sign of abating [3,4]. More specifically, abdominal or central obesity is strongly associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MS) [1]. This is thought to be due to the effects of the increased release of free fatty acids, inflammatory cytokines and other by-products from the adipocytes, generated by excess adiposity [1,5] These effects have also been observed in children that are overweight or obese [3,6,7]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Monica Jane, Jenny McKay, Sebely Pal Tags: Review Source Type: research
Effect of alpha-linolenic acid in combination with the flavonol quercetin on markers of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy, non-obese adults: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover trial
Previous studies have demonstrated the protective effect of marine ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) against cardiovascular diseases (CVD) [1-5]. Specifically, EPA and DHA are seen to improve vascular endothelial function and reduced serum triglycerides, arterial blood pressure (BP) and inflammation [6-8]. A dditionally, epidemiological studies have shown an inverse association between tissue or blood levels of EPA and DHA and cardiovascular events [9,10]. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Constanze Burak, Siegfried Wolffram, Berndt Zur, Peter Langguth, Rolf Fimmers, Birgit Alteheld, Peter Stehle, Sarah Egert Source Type: research
