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{"title":"Caloric requirement targets for nutritional support in adult autoimmune encephalitis: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Jia-Qi Wang, Yin-Ping Li, Bo Yan, Jin-Mei Li","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01537-2","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41430-024-01537-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a severe neurological disease often accompanied by consciousness disturbances, severe swallowing difficulties, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, increasing the risk of malnutrition. However, the optimal caloric intake target during the acute phase of AE remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the impact of caloric intake on short-term clinical outcomes in AE patients, specifically focusing on the improvement in Clinical Assessment Scale for Autoimmune Encephalitis (CASE) scores, to provide recommendations for nutritional support during the acute phase.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study analyzed clinical data from 128 adult AE patients requiring nutritional support, admitted to West China Hospital, Sichuan University, from January 2020 to January 2024. Patients were categorized into low-calorie intake (below 70% of requirements), standard-calorie intake (70-100% of requirements), and high-calorie intake (above 100% of requirements) groups. Multivariate linear and logistic regression models were used to quantify the associations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Higher caloric intake was significantly associated with improved CASE scores (β = 8.58, SE = 3.75, 95% CI = 1.14 to 16.03, p = 0.02). Low caloric intake negatively impacted the improvement of CASE scores (p = 0.049), particularly in seizures and speech problems. The low-calorie intake group had significantly longer hospital stays and nutrition therapy durations (45.79 ± 30.98 days, p < 0.01; 40.39 ± 31.92 days, p = 0.02).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adequate caloric intake has a significant positive impact on the short-term clinical outcomes of AE patients, suggesting that meeting or exceeding caloric requirements may promote neurological recovery in AE patients. Future prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and further optimize nutritional support strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142590279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reduced rank regression dietary patterns and dyslipidemia in Brazilian adolescents: results from the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents (ERICA).","authors":"Mariane de Almeida Alves, Bernardo Paz Barboza, Anabelle Retondario, Liliana Paula Bricarello, Camila Tureck, Katia Vergetti Bloch, Francisco de Assis Guedes de Vasconcelos, Amanda de Moura Souza","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01539-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01539-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evidence on the harmful effects of diet on serum lipids in adolescence has not been consistent. The present study sought to establish which dietary patterns are associated with biomarkers of dyslipidemia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 36,217 Brazilian adolescents participating in the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents were evaluated. Dietary patterns were identified using the reduced rank regression analysis. Linear regression models were applied to verify the association between dietary pattern scores and the biomarkers of dyslipidemia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two first dietary patterns identified by reduced rank regression (RRR-DP1 and RRR-DP2) were kept for further analysis. The RRR-DP1 was highly and positively loaded for sweets and red meat and negatively loaded for beans, fruits, vegetables, and rice. The RRR-DP2 was positively loaded for beans and rice and negatively loaded for sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juices, and sweets. Linear regression models estimated that one standard deviation (SD) increase in the RRR-DP1 score was only associated with a mean increase of 0.29 mg/dL in HDL-cholesterol (95% CI 0.06;0.53), while one SD increase in the RRR-DP2 score was associated with the lower mean of triglycerides (β = -2.24, 95% CI -3.57;-0.91), LDL-c (β = -0.82 95% CI -1.53;-0.12), and total cholesterol (β = -1.30 95% CI -1.94;-0.65).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher adherence to the dietary patterns positively loaded for red meat and sweets was associated with increased HDL-c levels, while adherence to a more Brazilian traditional dietary pattern (RRR-DP2) was associated with a better lipids profile.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142602735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The proportion of weight gain due to change in fat mass in infants with vs without rapid growth.","authors":"William Johnson, Lukhanyo H Nyati, Shabina Ariff, Tanvir Ahmad, Nuala M Byrne, Leila I Cheikh Ismail, Caroline S Costa, Ellen W Demerath, Divya J Priscilla, Andrew P Hills, Rebecca Kuriyan, Anura V Kurpad, Cornelia U Loechl, M Nishani Lucas, Ina S Santos, Christine Slater, V Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Shane A Norris, Alexia J Murphy-Alford","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01534-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01534-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is extensive evidence that rapid infant weight gain increases the risk of childhood obesity, but this is normally based on childhood body mass index (BMI) only and whether or not this is because infants with rapid weight gain accrue greater fat mass is unknown.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary objective of our study was to test whether the proportion of infant weight gain due to concurrent increases in fat mass is greater in infants with rapid weight gain as compared to those with normal growth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Body composition was assessed by (1) air-displacement plethysmography (ADP) at 0 and 6 months in 342 infants from Australia, India, and South Africa and (2) deuterium dilution (DD) at 3 and 24 months in 555 infants from Brazil, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Weight gain and length growth were each categorized as slow, normal, or rapid using cut-offs of <-0.67 or >+0.67 Z-scores. Regression was used to estimate and contrast the percentages of weight change due to fat mass change.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Approximately 40% of the average weight gain between 0 and 6 months and 20% of the average weight gain between 3 and 24 months was due to increase in fat mass. In both samples, compared to the normal group, the proportion of weight gain due to fat mass was higher on average among infants with rapid weight gain and lower among infants with slow weight gain, with considerable individual variability. Conversely, slow and rapid length growth was not associated with differential gains in fat mass.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pediatricians should monitor infant growth with the understanding that, while crossing upward through the weight centiles generally is accompanied by greater adiposity gains (not just higher BMI), upward crossing through the length centiles is not.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142582283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Positive association of the thigh muscle thickness to intracellular-water ratio with handgrip strength, but not with the risk of mortality in hospitalized cancer patients: a longitudinal study.","authors":"Tatyanne L N Gomes, Jessica F M Ivo, Lara G Mainardi, Gustavo D Pimentel","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01532-7","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41430-024-01532-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored the relationship between handgrip strength, muscle thickness, and the intracellular water ratio (MT/ICW) in cancer patients. It aimed to identify a cut-off point for the MT/ICW ratio that might influence survival. Conducted as an exploratory, longitudinal study in a public hospital, it included patients from 2018 to 2022, with follow-up until August 31, 2023. The cut-off for the MT/ICW ratio was determined based on its sensitivity for mortality. Results indicated that patients with an MT/ICW ratio >0.97 had significantly lower extracellular water percentages and greater muscle thickness. A positive association was found between the MT/ICW ratio and handgrip strength, even after adjusting for age, sex, extracellular water, and body mass index. However, patients with an MT/ICW ratio ≤0.97 showed no significant mortality risk. In conclusion, MT/ICW ratio >0.97 mm/L in hospitalized cancer patients was positively associated with handgrip strength, but not risk of mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142575171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Intestinal microbiota composition of children with glycogen storage Type I patients.","authors":"Sabire Gokalp, Ener Cagri Dinleyici, Cansu Muluk, Asli Inci, Emine Aktas, Ilyas Okur, Fatih Ezgu, Leyla Tumer","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01533-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01533-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142557476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Energy expenditure, metabolic adaptation, physical activity and energy intake following weight loss: comparison between bariatric surgery and low-calorie diet.","authors":"Kaja Falkenhain, Corby K Martin, Eric Ravussin, Leanne M Redman","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01523-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01523-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment to achieve substantial weight loss; however, total daily energy expenditure and physical activity changes in response to such interventions have been seldom explored.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective observational study, total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) using doubly labeled water and physical activity (SenseWear armband) was assessed in 17 females (mean ± SD: 48.6 ± 9.7 kg/m2, 43 ± 12 years) at baseline and 8 and 52 weeks following either bariatric surgery (BSG, N = 9) or a low-calorie diet (LCD, N = 8). Energy intake was assessed using the intake-balance method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 8 weeks, weight loss was 16.0 ± 3.5 kg and TDEE decreased by 552 ± 319 kcal/d in BSG (P < 0.001) compared to 8.8 ± 3.4 kg and 256 ± 239 kcal/d in LCD (P < 0.05). After 52 weeks, weight loss was 44.3 ± 16.4 kg and TDEE decreased by 583 ± 418 kcal/d (P < 0.001), compared to 4.3 ± 6.7 kg and 84 ± 285 kcal/d in LCD (P > 0.05). TDEE was lower than predicted in BSG at 8 (P = 0.03) but not 52 weeks (P = 0.77). There was no evidence of metabolic adaptation in LCD. Average daily energy intake in BSG was 1403 ± 245 kcal/d compared to 2545 ± 398 kcal/d in LCD (P < 0.001). In BSG, step count and physical activity minutes were increased at 52 weeks compared to baseline (P = 0.03), whereas no significant changes were observed in LCD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Bariatric surgery-induced weight loss decreased TDEE at 8 weeks and 1 year, resulting in metabolic adaptation after 8 weeks that was reversed at 1 year. These changes were accompanied by an increase in physical activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contribution of haptoglobin phenotypic variation to the presence of hyperhomocysteinemia in type 2 diabetics with and without angiopathy.","authors":"Isabel Ferreira, Manuel Bicho, Ana Valente","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01524-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01524-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>The genetic polymorphism of haptoglobin (Hp) has been associated with several cardiovascular risk factors, but a possible relationship between Hp phenotypic variation and increased levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and cysteine (Cy) is still unknown. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the Hp polymorphism and hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and hypercysteinemia (HCy) in type 2 diabetics (T2D) with and without angiopathy (AGP).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A case-control study was carried out on 293 adults: Group I (GI) - 75 subjects with T2D and AGP; Group II (GII) - 75 subjects with T2D without AGP; Group III (GIII) - 143 controls. Plasma levels of Hcy, Cy and vitamin B₆ were measured by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and vitamins B₉ and B₁₂ determined by electrochemiluminescence (ECL). The Hp polymorphism was identified by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and peroxidase staining. The results were analyzed in SPSS®, version 26.0 with a significance of 95%.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean Hcy concentrations were significantly lower in carriers of the Hp2-2 phenotype (6.14 µM; p = 0.046) compared to the other genotypes. The presence of Hp2-1 is associated with an approximately 3.3 times greater probability of occurrence of HHcy (p = 0.015) and 3.7 times greater probability occurrence of HCy (p = 0.021) in T2D with AGP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The presence of the Hp2-1 phenotype is associated with the predisposition of HHcy and HCy in individuals with T2D and AGP, possibly through a positive heterosis mechanism. Carriers of the Hp2-2 phenotype appear to have a greater activation of the transsulfuration pathway in the Hcy cycle and consequent protection for its accumulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Higher dietary inflammatory index linked to increased risk of hypertension: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.","authors":"Xiaoru Song, Kun Yang, Cheng Cheng, Quanman Hu, Fei Zhao, Saiwei Lu, Jinzhao Long, Haiyan Yang, Shuaiyin Chen","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01530-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01530-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The relationship between dietary inflammation index (DII) and the risk of hypertension is inconsistent across published epidemiological studies. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the dose-response relationship between DII score and the risk of hypertension. A systematic search for relevant studies was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases until January 9, 2024. After data extraction, the summarized relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated using the Der Simonian and Laird random effect model, and dose-response analyses were performed using restricted cubic splines. A total of six studies with 120,294 participants and 36,725 cases of hypertension were included. The pooled relative risk (RR) for hypertension risk was 1.15 (95% CI: 1.06, 1.26) for the highest DII score compared with the lowest, and 1.10 (95% CI: 1.03, 1.18) for higher DII score compared with the lower. The dose-response meta-analysis further demonstrated a positive association between elevated DII scores and hypertension risk. For each one-unit increase in the DII score, the incidence of hypertension increased by 4% (RR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.00, 1.07). Pro-inflammation dietary increases the risk of hypertension. Therefore, reducing pro-inflammatory components in the diet may be beneficial for the prevention and control of hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness and safety study of formula containing probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics on fullterm infants' growth - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled study.","authors":"Jiafen Qian, Zongwei Fang, Sijie Chang, Zhiwei Zeng, Jinhua Zhang","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01506-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01506-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, are hot topics of research and have been shown to improve the body's disease state and promote health. Analysis of whether infant formula containing probiotcs, prebiotics, synbiotics is beneficial to infant and child growth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We systematically searched multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Embase) to identify eligible studies published from 1966 to December 25, 2022. Included studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying the influence of milk powder containing probiotcs, prebiotics, synbiotics on infants and children's growth. RevMan 5.4 was used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 55 RCTs with a total sample size of 8868 participants met the inclusion criteria. Milk powder with probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics does not significantly improve the growth of infants and children (Weight, height, BMI, and Head Circumference); The incidence of minor adverse events (OR 0.88, 95% CI 0.70-1.11 P = 0.28) and serious adverse events (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.62-1.36 P = 0.67) was also comparable to the control group; The intestinal microbial diversity of infants consuming probiotcs, prebiotics, synbiotics supplemented formula was lower than that of infants consuming formula without probiotcs, prebiotics, synbiotics (SMD -0.88, 95% CI -1.66- -0.1 P = 0.03), but the abundance of individual beneficial flora was increased. (SMD 1.62, 95%CI 0.61-2.62 P = 0.002). In particular, the abundance of Lactobacillus (SMD 1.62, 95% CI 0.61-2.62 P = 0.002). For metabolites, synbiotics increased fecal antibody concentrations (SMD 0.47, 95% CI 0.08-0.86 P = 0.02), but fecal short-chain fatty acid concentrations remained balanced in both groups (SMD 0.05 95% CI -0.17-0.28 P = 0.64). Compared to the control group, infants who consumed formula with prebiotics had softer stools (SMD -1.47, 95% CI -2.23 to -0.7 P = 0.002) and lower stool pH (SMD -0.82, 95% CI -1.15- -0.5 P < 0.00001), there is also more frequency of bowel movements (SMD 0.27, 95% CI 0.09-0.44 P = 0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Probiotcs, prebiotics, synbiotics supplemented formulas significantly increased abundance of individual probiotics, alter intestinal antibody secretion, and improve bowel movements. Incidence of adverse reactions did not differ between the two groups. So we can choose formula-supplemented probiotcs, prebiotics, synbiotics to maintain the intestinal health of infants.</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expression of PGC-1α, PPAR-α and UCP1 genes, metabolic and anthropometric factors in response to sodium butyrate supplementation in patients with obesity: a triple-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.","authors":"Parichehr Amiri, Seyed Ahmad Hosseini, Maryam Saghafi-Asl, Neda Roshanravan, Mitra Tootoonchian","doi":"10.1038/s41430-024-01512-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01512-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>There is increasing evidence that gut metabolites have a role in the etiology of obesity. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sodium butyrate (NaB) supplementation on the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), PPAR-α, and uncoupling protein-1 (UCP-1) genes, as well as on the metabolic parameters and anthropometric indices in persons with obesity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this triple-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial, 50 individuals with obesity were randomly assigned to NaB (600 mg/day) + hypo-caloric diet or placebo group + hypo-caloric diet for 8 weeks. The study measured the participants' anthropometric characteristics, food consumption, and feelings of hunger in addition to the serum levels of metabolic indices and the mRNA expression of the PGC-1α, PPAR-α, and UCP-1 genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PGC-1α and UCP-1 genes expression significantly increased in NaB group compared to the placebo at the endpoint. A significant decrease in weight, BMI, and waist circumference (WC) was observed in NaB group. Among the metabolic factors, NaB significantly decreased fasting blood sugar (FBS) (P = 0.04), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (P = 0.038) and increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (P = 0.016). NaB could not significantly change serum GLP-1 level.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study unveiled NaB supplementation alone cannot have significant beneficial effects on anthropometric, and biochemical factors. NaB could affect anthropometric and metabolic risk variables associated with obesity only when prescribed, along with calorie restriction.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>This study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials ( https://en.irct.ir/trial/53968 ) on 31 January 2021 (registry number IRCT20190303042905N2).</p>","PeriodicalId":11927,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Clinical Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}