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{"title":"Maternal nutrition and offspring lung health: sex-specific pathway modulation in fibrosis, metabolism, and immunity.","authors":"Shuangyi Zhao, Zhimin Chen, Huina Liu, Xinyan Wang, Xiuru Zhang, Huirong Shi","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v69.11035","DOIUrl":"10.29219/fnr.v69.11035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Maternal nutrition profoundly influences offspring health, impacting both prenatal and early postnatal development. Previous studies have demonstrated that maternal dietary habits can affect key developmental pathways in the offsprings, including those related to lung function and disease susceptibility. However, the sex-specific impact of a maternal high-salt diet (HSD) on offspring lung injury remains poorly understood.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the sex-specific effects of maternal HSD on lung injury in mouse offsprings, focusing on pathways related to fibrosis, metabolism, immunity, and apoptosis.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Pregnant C57BL/6J mice were subjected to either normal or HSD conditions during gestation. Lung tissues from the male and female offsprings were analyzed using high-throughput RNA sequencing and bioinformatics tools to examine transcriptomic changes. Wet-lab validation, including Masson trichrome staining, immunofluorescence for α-SMA, and qRT-PCR for fibrotic markers (α-SMA, collagen I, Fn1, and TGF-β), was conducted to confirm fibrosis and other injury markers. Lung structure and weight were also evaluated to assess physical alterations due to maternal diet.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Maternal HSD significantly altered lung transcriptomes in a sex-specific manner. Male offsprings showed increased susceptibility to fibrosis, as confirmed by histological and molecular analyses, including elevated expression of α-SMA, collagen I, Fn1, and TGF-β. In contrast, female offsprings exhibited distinct changes in metabolic and immune pathways. These findings highlight the differential regulation of pulmonary injury mechanisms between male and female offsprings exposed to HSD.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Maternal HSD induces sex-specific lung injury in offsprings by disrupting critical pathways involved in fibrosis, metabolism, immunity, and apoptosis. The combination of transcriptomic and orthogonal data underscores the need for balanced maternal nutrition during pregnancy to promote long-term respiratory health in offsprings. These results provide new insights into the sex-specific vulnerabilities to lung disease arising from maternal diet.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"69 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11708518/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inhibition of triple-negative breast cancer growth via delphinidin-mediated suppression of the JAK2/STAT3/PD-L1 pathway.","authors":"Xiaoping Yu, Xiaolong Song, Jiali Yan, Ziting Xiong, Lujie Zheng, Yan Luo, Fengcheng Deng, Yanfeng Zhu","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.10974","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) being particularly aggressive. Delphinidin (Dp), an anthocyanin monomer, has shown promising health benefits.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the effects of Dp on TNBC and aims to elucidate its specific mechanisms of action.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>We utilized cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assays, colony formation assays, and scratch assays to evaluate the influence of Dp on the proliferation and migration of TNBC cells. Flow cytometry was employed to analyze programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and Cluster of Differentiation 69 expression, while Western blotting assessed the levels of PD-L1, Janus Kinase 2 (JAK2), Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3), p-JAK2, p-STAT3, and exosomal marker proteins. Additionally, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was conducted to measure concentrations of PD-L1, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and tumor necrosis factor-β (TNF-β).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dp effectively inhibited TNBC cell proliferation and migration, as evidenced by CCK-8, colony formation, and scratch assays. Flow cytometry and Western blot analysis indicated a reduction in PD-L1 expression in TNBC cells. Meanwhile, we successfully isolated TNBC cell-derived exosomes, with ELISA experiments showing a decrease in PD-L1 expression in these exosomes following Dp treatment. In a co-culture system with TNBC and Jurkat cells, Dp enhanced Cluster of Differentiation 69 expression and reactivated Jurkat cells, resulting in increased secretion of IFN-γ and TNF-β. Additionally, Dp significantly reduced the p-JAK2/JAK2 and p-STAT3/STAT3 ratios in TNBC cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dp may exert its anti-TNBC effects by downregulating PD-L1 expression in TNBC cells and exosomes through the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway, potentially restoring T cell activity and modifying the tumor microenvironment.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11708511/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sweets and other sugary foods - a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023.","authors":"Henna Vepsäläinen, Emily Sonestedt","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10488","DOIUrl":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10488","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sweets, chocolate, and sweet bakery products are generally high in energy and added sugar, whereas the levels of essential nutrients and fibre are low. According to sales statistics, the consumption of sweets and chocolate is high in the Nordic and Baltic countries.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This scoping review describes the totality of evidence for the role of sweets and other sugary foods for health-related outcomes as a basis for setting and updating food-based dietary guidelines in the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 (NNR2023) project.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>We conducted a literature search to identify systematic reviews published between 2011 and 2021. The literature search resulted in 756 papers, of which 12 were included in this scoping review as sources of evidence. We also used evidence from the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) scientific opinion on tolerable upper intake level for dietary sugars published in 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most of the papers included from the search focused on chocolate or cocoa, which are rich in flavonoids. We found some evidence linking chocolate consumption with lower blood pressure, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and improved insulin markers, but the evidence was ranked low or very low. The search did not identify systematic reviews investigating the associations between other sugary food consumption and health outcomes. In the EFSA review, conclusions were not drawn for other sugar sources than sugar-sweetened beverages. However, for fasting glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, fasting triglycerides, and uric acid, there was a statistically significant effect of high sugar intake from solid foods compared to low sugar intake.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Because sweets, chocolate, and other sugary foods are high in energy and added sugar, and low in essential nutrients and fibre, it is reasonable to limit their consumption, which is reported high in the Nordic countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":"10488"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11708498/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Superior bioavailability of EPA and DHA from a L-lysine salt formulation: a randomized, three-way crossover study.","authors":"Christiane Schön, Antje Micka, Vishnupriya Gourineni, Roberta Bosi","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.11028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.11028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with notable health benefits. Due to limited physiological production and insufficient dietary supply, external supplementation is important.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of EPA and DHA in AvailOm^® omega-3-lysine salt (Lys-FFA) versus standard ethyl ester (EE) and triglyceride (TG) formulations after a single oral dose in healthy subjects.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A randomized, three-way crossover study was conducted with 21 healthy subjects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-one subjects (10 men, 11 women) completed the study. The average age was 41.7 years, and the mean body mass index was 23.0 kg/m². The Lys-FFA formulation showed significantly higher uptake of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA combined and each individually) compared to EE. Specifically, Lys-FFA had a 9.33-fold (0-12 h) and 8.09-fold (0-24 h) higher bioavailability of EPA+DHA than EE and a 1.57-fold (0-12 h) and 1.44-fold (0-24 h) higher bioavailability than TG. ΔCmax and Tmax also favored Lys-FFA over EE.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Under fasting conditions, the absorption of EPA and DHA from EE is limited due to the need for enzymatic cleavage before absorption. This requirement is bypassed with Lys-FFA, which does not need cleavage.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study demonstrates that EPA and DHA lysine salt (Lys-FFA) offers superior bioavailability compared to EE and triglyceride forms, presenting a more effective supplementation option.German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS-ID: DRKS00029183.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11708499/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of dietary quality in patients with functional gastrointestinal symptoms: a Norwegian single centre study.","authors":"Ida Marie Holm, Sissi Christiane Stove Lorentzen, Monica Hauger Carlsen, Jørgen Valeur, Tonje Mellin-Olsen, Hanna Fjeldheim Dale","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10692","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.10692","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Poor dietary quality has been described as a contributor to symptoms in subjects with functional gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Hitherto, the focus in dietary evaluation and treatment in this patient group has mainly been on avoiding individual nutrient deficiencies, and less attention has been given to the dietary pattern and the overall food quality. Hence, we aim to describe and evaluate the dietary quality in patients with functional GI symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with GI symptoms and a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease in remission, consecutively referred to a clinical dietitian for nutritional guidance, were included. All participants completed a 7-day weighed food record. The intake of foods, energy, macro- and micronutrients was computed. Dietary quality was evaluated by intake frequencies based on a predefined food index, combined with assessing achievement of nutrient intake recommendations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 35 patients were included. Intake frequencies of red meat, cheese and sweets were high, whereas intake frequencies of green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grain and legumes were low. The total intake of vegetables, fruit, berries, fish and nuts was lower than current recommendations, and the intake corresponded to intake below recommendations for several micronutrients, including vitamins D, C and A; iodine; folate; potassium; and selenium.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The group of patients with GI symptoms had overall inadequate dietary quality. Low intake of nutrient-dense food groups considered as beneficial for health corresponded with insufficient intake of several micronutrients. We recommend that dietary evaluation should focus on the intake of food groups, rather than nutrients, in the treatment of patients with functional GI symptoms, to ensure a better evaluation of dietary quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11708516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142947103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and severe headache or migraine: evidence from NHANES database.","authors":"Xiaolei Zhang, Jiangwen Wu, Ting Wu, Liwen Guo, Ruiping Zhang, Xin Jin","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10338","DOIUrl":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was formulated with the objective of elucidating the correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and the occurrence of severe headache or migraine, employing a cross-sectional analytical approach.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted over two cycles involving 7,661 participants, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2001 and 2004. A weighted logistic regression method was employed to construct a relationship model between the two variables. Subgroup analysis, adjusting for confounding factors, was performed through stratified analysis to explore the association between 25(OH)D and severe headaches or migraines. Finally, a restricted cubic spline regression (RCS) was utilized to investigate the non-linear relationship between the variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 7,661 participants were included in this study, with an overall prevalence of severe headaches or migraines of 1,576/7,661 (22.3%). The results from all models consistently indicated a significant negative correlation between serum 25(OH)D levels and the risk of severe headaches or migraines (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Stratified analysis revealed that in the female population (odds ratios [OR]: 0.995, 95% CI: 0.991-0.998, <i>P</i> = 0.001), never smokers (OR: 0.991, 95% CI: 0.985-0.997, <i>P</i> = 0.003), and non-drinkers (OR: 0.993, 95% CI: 0.987-0.999, <i>P</i> = 0.022), the risk of severe headaches or migraines decreased with increasing serum 25(OH)D concentrations. RCS results demonstrated a linear relationship between serum 25(OH)D levels and the risk of severe headaches or migraines.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We discovered a negative correlation between serum 25(OH)D levels and the prevalence of severe headaches or migraines, particularly in females, non-smokers, and non-hypertensive individuals. Further clinical research is necessary to confirm these findings, establish causality, and explore potential preventive and therapeutic mechanisms for migraines.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650721/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142846276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Swedish dietary guideline index, gut microbial α-diversity and prevalence of metabolic syndrome - observations in the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS).","authors":"Ulrika Ericson, Sophie Hellstrand, Anna Larsson, Mariam Miari, Sergi Sayols-Baixeras, Koen F Dekkers, Göran Bergström, Andrei Malinovschi, Gunnar Engström, Johan Ärnlöv, Tove Fall, Marju Orho-Melander","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10547","DOIUrl":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10547","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by coexisting risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diet is of importance in their aetiology, and gut microbiota (GM) may constitute a link between diet and metabolic health. Understanding the interplay between diet and GM could contribute novel insights for future dietary guidelines, and aid in preventive actions to motivate adherence to dietary guidelines.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>We intended to create a Swedish dietary guideline index (SweDGI) measuring adherence to 12 Swedish dietary guidelines and examine whether SweDGI and its components are associated with GM α-diversity (Shannon index) and prevalent MetS, and if the association between the Shannon index and MetS differs depending on SweDGI.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>SweDGI was based on food-frequency data assessed 2014-2018 in 10,396 diabetes-free participants from the Malmö and Uppsala-sites of the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) (50-64 y, 53% women). We estimated the Shannon index from shotgun metagenomic sequencing-data to assess microbial richness and evenness. We used a general linear model to examine cross-sectional SweDGI-Shannon associations and logistic regression for associations with MetS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most guidelines were followed by less than half of the participants. Men showed poorer adherence. Higher SweDGI was linked to higher Shannon index (<i>P</i>-trend across five SweDGI-groups = 1.7 × 10^-12). Most guidelines contributed to this observation. Higher SweDGI and Shannon index were associated with lower MetS-prevalence, where the lowest prevalence was observed among those with both high SweDGI and high Shannon index (odds ratio:0.43; 95% confidence interval:0.35, 0.52). Both the Shannon index and SweDGI were associated with MetS, independently of the level of the other factor (<i>P</i>-interaction = 0.82).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We created a new index to comprehensively reflect adherence to the Swedish dietary guidelines in sub-cohorts within the large multicentre SCAPIS study. Better adherence was associated with a richer and more even GM and lower prevalence of MetS. The inverse association between the Shannon index and MetS was consistent at different levels of adherence to dietary guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650442/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142846275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of oleocanthal-rich olive oil on postprandial oxidative stress markers of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.","authors":"Maria Efthymia Katsa, Andrea Paola Rojas Gil, Evangelia-Mantelena Makri, Spyridon Papadogiannis, Anastasios Ioannidis, Marianna Kalliostra, Kleopatra Ketselidi, Panagiotis Diamantakos, Eleni Melliou, Prokopios Magiatis, Tzortzis Nomikos","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10882","DOIUrl":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10882","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by postprandial dysmetabolism, which has been linked to post-meal redox disturbances. Oleocanthal (OO), one of the most potent bioactive phenols of extra virgin olive oil, has shown redox modulating properties in vitro. However, its acute, in vivo antioxidant properties have never been studied before.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate the kinetics of five redox markers (Thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances [TBARS] and glutathione peroxidase activity in serum-GPx3 and erythrocytes (GPx1), protein carbonyls in serum) after the consumption different meals.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Five different isocaloric meals comprised of white bread and butter (BU) or butter plus ibuprofen (BU-IBU) or olive oil poor in OO or olive oils containing 250 and 500 mg/Kg of oleocanthal (OO250 and OO500, respectively). We hypothesized that OO-rich olive oil will reduce postprandial oxidative stress in T2DM patients compared to other lipid sources. This study involved 10 patients with T2DM and had a cross-over design.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The comparison of incremental Area Under Curves (iAUCs) has shown that OO-rich olive oils were able to alleviate the increments of thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) and GPx3 and induce a higher red blood cells (RBCs) GPx1 activity compared to OO (<i>P</i> < 0.05). The effect was dose and redox marker depended. Correlation analysis in the pooled sample demonstrated a positive association between postprandial ex vivo platelet sensitivity to ADP and iAUC TBARS. In conclusion, our study has shown that OO-rich olive oils can favorably modulate lipid peroxidation and RBC GPx activity in T2DM patients when consumed as part of a carbohydrate meal.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study demonstrates for the first time that, apart from its anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet properties, OO can also exert acute antioxidant effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This finding emphasizes the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil, particularly those with a high OO content, for T2DM patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142846277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Blood circulation effect of fermented citrus bioconversion product (FCBP) in EA.hy926 endothelial cells and high-fat diet-fed mouse model.","authors":"Eun-Chae Cho, Hyuck Se Kwon, Na Young Lee, Hyun Jeong Oh, Yean-Jung Choi","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.10682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The escalating global burden of cardiovascular diseases, largely driven by unhealthy lifestyle choices and dietary patterns, has intensified the search for effective and safe interventions. With current treatments often marred by significant side effects, the exploration of natural compounds such as flavonoids presents a compelling alternative.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the effects of fermented citrus bioconversion product (FCBP), a fermented citrus bioflavonoid, on various markers of cardiovascular health in the context of a high-fat diet.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong><i>In vivo</i>, a high-fat diet-induced mouse model was used to assess the effects of FCBP on body weight, serum nitric oxide (NO) levels, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure on red blood cells, and the expression of inflammatory markers Intercellular Adhesion Molecule (ICAM)-1 and Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule (VCAM)-1 in the thoracic aorta. <i>In vitro</i>, EA.hy926 endothelial cells were used to evaluate the compound's effects on cell viability, NO production, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression, and cell adhesion molecule (CAM) levels to further understand the mechanisms behind the <i>in vivo</i> findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong><i>In vivo</i>, FCBP supplementation led to a dose-dependent reduction in weight gain, a significant decrease in serum NO levels at 10 mg/kg, and reduced ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expressions in the thoracic aorta, indicating anti-inflammatory properties. PS exposure on red blood cells was also reduced, suggesting decreased procoagulant activity, while aPTT remained unchanged. <i>In vitro</i>, FCBP was non-cytotoxic to endothelial cells, showed a trend toward increased NO production and eNOS expression, and reduced the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1, supporting its potential anti-inflammatory effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FCBP demonstrates potential as a bioactive compound for managing cardiovascular health by reducing inflammation, mitigating weight gain, and influencing blood circulation-related parameters under high-fat diet conditions. Further studies, including diverse models and human trials, are warranted to elucidate its mechanisms and compare its efficacy with established cardiovascular therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11556378/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142617358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating environmental sustainability into food-based dietary guidelines in the Nordic countries.","authors":"Ellen Trolle, Jelena Meinilä, Hanna Eneroth, Helle Margrete Meltzer, Inga Þórsdóttir, Thorhallur Halldorsson, Maijaliisa Erkkola","doi":"10.29219/fnr.v68.10792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.10792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The overall aim of this paper was to provide background knowledge to the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 Committee for integrating environmental sustainability in a framework for national Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) within the Nordics and Baltics. Additionally, this paper aims to give an overview of recent Nordic scientific literature on environmental impact of foods and dietary patterns and of the FBDG of the Nordics. Finally, we suggest methods for developing national sustainable FBDG. Nordic and Baltic studies on sustainability of diets were searched in August 2022 and complemented with additional relevant literature. The studies show that current diets are far from environmentally sustainable, exceeding planetary boundaries for most impact categories; meat and dairy products being the largest contributors to dietary greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs) and land use. Scenario, modelling, optimisation and intervention studies confirm the potential of shifting towards more plant-based diets to improve overall diet quality in terms of both health and environmental sustainability. Such diets comprised of vegetables, fruits, legumes, potatoes, whole grain and refined cereal products, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, with animal foods in moderate or limited amounts. The FBDG in the Nordics promotes more plant-based diets than the current average diet but could improve from further integration of environmental sustainability. To form basis for sustainable FBDG dietary modelling at the national level, prioritising health outcomes and nutritional adequacy is essential. Second, integrating environmental sustainability involves estimating the impact of food choices and amounts on GHGE, land and water use, eutrophication and biodiversity loss. Exploring positive and negative implications of fortified foods and supplementation in relation to nutrient intake, health and environmental sustainability may be needed. Implementing dietary transition requires solutions beyond FBDG to ensure affordability, acceptability and ease of adaption.</p>","PeriodicalId":12119,"journal":{"name":"Food & Nutrition Research","volume":"68 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11549731/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142617361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}