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Association between whole egg consumption and depression among older adults: Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS) 老年人食用全蛋与抑郁之间的关系：比尔詹德老龄化纵向研究（BLAS）

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230087

H. Fakhrzadeh, M. Moodi, Zohreh Sajadi Hezaveh, Atefe Kami, Seyed Masoud Arzaghi, Aliakbar Esmaeili, Huriye Khodabakhshi, Masoumeh Khorashadizadeh, H. Ejtahed, F. Sharifi

{"title":"Association between whole egg consumption and depression among older adults: Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS)","authors":"H. Fakhrzadeh, M. Moodi, Zohreh Sajadi Hezaveh, Atefe Kami, Seyed Masoud Arzaghi, Aliakbar Esmaeili, Huriye Khodabakhshi, Masoumeh Khorashadizadeh, H. Ejtahed, F. Sharifi","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230087","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Egg consumption may be associated with the risk of depression. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to assess this possible relationship in the context of the Birjand longitudinal aging study (BLAS). METHODS: In this cross-sectional study PHQ-9 was used to assess depression in a total of 1364 adults above 60 years of age, participating in the first stage of BLAS between September 2018 to April 2019. Socio-demographic information, anthropometric indices, and number of whole eggs consumed per week were assessed. Depression was assessed across the egg consumption groups: low (≤1 eggs/week), moderate (≥2 to ≤3 eggs/week), and high (≥4 eggs/week), and the association was investigated using logistic regression. RESULTS: Mean egg intake in the studied population was 2.4 eggs/week. In the crude model and after adjustment for age and sex, moderate and high egg consumption were both associated with lower risk of depression in older adults (P≤0.05). Adjustment for more confounding variables revealed that only moderate egg consumption protected against depression, while high egg consumers were still at risk of depression. CONCLUSION: Both moderate and high egg intake had reverse association with depression, and reduced the odds of depression among the elderly to approximately 30–40%. Future longitudinal studies could better confirm this association.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141669436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Lifestyle intervention in workers with obesity and sedentary behavior: A pilot study for the “OTTiMo LavorO” project 对有肥胖和久坐行为的工人进行生活方式干预：OTTiMo LavorO "项目试点研究

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230115

G. Bernardelli, F. Gori, Rezarta Kolleshi, L. Tomaino, Antonella Di Maggio, A. Piontini, M. Ingenito, D. Lucini, Vito De Gennaro Colonna, Luisella Vigna

{"title":"Lifestyle intervention in workers with obesity and sedentary behavior: A pilot study for the “OTTiMo LavorO” project","authors":"G. Bernardelli, F. Gori, Rezarta Kolleshi, L. Tomaino, Antonella Di Maggio, A. Piontini, M. Ingenito, D. Lucini, Vito De Gennaro Colonna, Luisella Vigna","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230115","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Workplace barriers to physical activity (PA) and sedentary work contribute to obesity. Workplace lifestyle interventions are needed to reduce sedentary behavior. OBJECTIVE: The study evaluates the effects of a self-monitoring PA protocol plus diet on general health of workers with obesity. METHODS: Thirty-nine workers affected by obesity were enrolled in this pilot intervention study. Monthly and daily PA diary, six-minute walking test (6MWT), Short Form-36 health survey (SF-36), and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) results were evaluated prior (T0) and at the end of the study (T1). A personalized low-calorie diet based on the Mediterranean diet model was also implemented. Participants followed the protocol from one to three months depending on the date of recruitment. RESULTS: Significant improvements in SF36 and GPAQ scores were recorded, along with reductions in sedentary activity, weight, and BMI (p < 0.001). 6MWT significantly increased from 462.5 [412.5–500] m at T0 to 500 [462.5–550] m at T1 (p < 0.001). A multiple linear regression analysis to investigate the impact of selected covariates (PA, body weight reduction, and sedentary time) on the 6MWT was significant in men. CONCLUSIONS: PA self-monitoring protocols and diets are effective and sustainable for workplace interventions. PA should be part of daily medical practice and occupational physicians should encourage behavioral changes in workers.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141669217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Front labeling, dietary patterns and body Mass index in older adults in Chile 智利老年人的正面标签、饮食模式和体重指数

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-05-21 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230079

Alonso González-Contreras, Samuel Durán-Agüero, S. Parra-Soto

{"title":"Front labeling, dietary patterns and body Mass index in older adults in Chile","authors":"Alonso González-Contreras, Samuel Durán-Agüero, S. Parra-Soto","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230079","url":null,"abstract":"OBJETIVE: To determine the association between the frequency of warning labels reading (WLR) in foods, with dietary patterns and Body Mass Index in older adults (OA). METHODOS: Secondary analysis study, carried out using the National Health Survey 2016–2017 database. Information about older adults’ dietary patterns, front-of-package food labeling, anthropometric and demographic data were analyzed. Chi-square test was used for the statistical analysis and logistic regression. RESULTS: The number of participants was 1,510 (≥60 years old). It was noted that WLR in OA is associated with greater compliance with dietary guidelines with respect to fish consumption (p < 0.01), dairy products (p < 0.001), type of dairy (p < 0.001), whole grain cereals (p < 0.001), pulses (p < 0.05), fruits (p < 0.01), sugary drinks (p < 0.001) and water (p < 0.001), without significant differences in the consumption of vegetables (p = 0.167) and sugar-sweetened juices (p = 0.382), also without differences between WLR and Body Mass Index (p = 0.678). CONCLUSIONS: This study presents innovative data on older adults since it evaluates the behavior, the frequency of reading warning labels (WLR) in foods with dietary patterns, Chile, which is the first country in the world to have a warning labels mandatory.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141116709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Understanding complex effects on clinical outcomes and biomarker activities of food supplementation in heavy smokers: an approach using bayesian networks 了解食物补充剂对重度吸烟者临床结果和生物标志物活性的复杂影响：一种使用贝叶斯网络的方法

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-05-14 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230107

L. Vigna, F. Gori, F. Bamonti, L. Tomaino, C.A. Zaccagna, G. Cighetti, C. Della Noce, D. Gregori

{"title":"Understanding complex effects on clinical outcomes and biomarker activities of food supplementation in heavy smokers: an approach using bayesian networks","authors":"L. Vigna, F. Gori, F. Bamonti, L. Tomaino, C.A. Zaccagna, G. Cighetti, C. Della Noce, D. Gregori","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230107","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Antioxidant administration can significantly alleviate smoking-mediated oxidative stress. In our previous research, using a concentrated mixed juice powder led to significant reduction in oxidative status markers and improved lung function among smokers. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of different antioxidant formulations of the retail product Juice Plus+ ® on oxidative status and lung function in healthy smokers via a a Bayesian Network (BN) analysis. METHODS: At baseline and after 3 months’ supplementation, pulmonary function, cardiovascular risk factors, and oxidative status were assessed in 101 smokers, randomized into three groups: placebo (P), fruit/vegetable (FV), and fruit/vegetable/berry (FVB) group. BN analysis was performed via Monte Carlo simulations. Statistical significance was assigned as p < 0.05. RESULTS: No significant interaction was observed in P (network score –101.4, p = ns), whereas overall fit significantly improved in both FV (network score –185.7, p = 0.01) and FVB (–293.7, p = 0.003). Moreover, P group’s respiratory parameters appeared unrelated to the biochemical structure, whereas those of the FV and, to a greater extent, FVB groups were definitely related to it CONCLUSIONS: BN analysis demonstrated that the FV and FVB formulations contain nutraceutical compounds capable of synergistically acting and improving antioxidant modulation and respiratory function in smoking subjects","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140980438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sociodemographic, nutritional and anthropometric factors determining overweight and obesity in an adult moroccan population 决定摩洛哥成年人超重和肥胖的社会人口、营养和人体测量因素

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230109

Imane Barakat, Houda Elfane, Sanaa El-Jamal, Mohammed Elayachi, R. Belahsen

{"title":"Sociodemographic, nutritional and anthropometric factors determining overweight and obesity in an adult moroccan population","authors":"Imane Barakat, Houda Elfane, Sanaa El-Jamal, Mohammed Elayachi, R. Belahsen","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230109","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the determinants of the weight status of a population is important to be considered in actions aimed at improving public health. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to study the sociodemographic, nutritional and anthropometric factors associated with overweight and obesity in an adult Moroccan population. METHODS: This study focused on 507 adult subjects from the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region in Morocco, according to a validated conceptual and methodological framework. Sociodemographic data were collected using a questionnaire, physical activity (PA) was assessed by the Marshal questionnaire, dietary intakes were estimated by a “dietary history” type survey. Anthropometric parameters were also measured using impedancemetry and a tape measure. RESULTS: The majority of the study population was 20 to 29 years old, females, urban and had an medium socio-economic level (SEL). The population’s dietary intake was high in calories, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, and sodium; and low in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, iron, calcium and zinc. Univariate analysis revealed that overweight and obesity are associated with the 30–39 yrs age group, average SEL, insufficient PA, high intakes of calories, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, as well as with high waist circumference and excessive body fat percentage. CONCLUSION: Factors associated with overweight and obesity were identified in the study population, revealing a coexistence of high intakes of energy and macronutrient and low intake of several micronutrients. The prevalence of deficiencies and excesses of these intakes testifys of a double burden of malnutrition in this population. The results are very relevant for guiding nutritional education actions among this population.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140378749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Association of newborn low birth weight and the diet quality of their mothers during pregnancy: A case control study in El Jadida province 新生儿低出生体重与母亲孕期饮食质量的关系：贾迪达省病例对照研究

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-03-15 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230040

Houda Elfane, Khadija Sahel, Sanaa El-Jamal, Imane Barakat, Mohammed El Ayachi, R. Belahsen

{"title":"Association of newborn low birth weight and the diet quality of their mothers during pregnancy: A case control study in El Jadida province","authors":"Houda Elfane, Khadija Sahel, Sanaa El-Jamal, Imane Barakat, Mohammed El Ayachi, R. Belahsen","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230040","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Healthy eating habits among mothers both before and throughout pregnancy are beneficial for their own well-being, the fetus and the child in adulthood. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to study the link between the quality of the diet of parturients and the birth weight of newborns. METHODS: The diversity scores (DDS) and dietary variety scores (DVS) were used to assess the quality of the diet, and the mean adequacy ratio (MAR) and the nutrient adequacy ratio were calculated and compared in 200 parturients (Controls) who gave birth to normal-weight (NW) newborns and 200 parturients (Cases) who gave birth to low birth weight (LBW) newborns. RESULTS: Mean DDS was 7.01±1.36 in controls and 4.55±1.60 in cases. The mean DVS was 13.31±3.28 in controls vs 8.11±4.60 in the cases (P < 0.001). The MAR index of controls 0.84±0.004 was higher compared to cases 0.70±0.004. The lowest NAR values are found for calcium (0.60±0.02 vs 0.34±0.01), iron (0.66±0.01 vs 0.50±0.01), folates (0.68±0.011 vs 0.48±0.009) in controls and cases respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The diets of women with LBW newborns do not meet the basic nutritional needs for a successful pregnancy and childbirth.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140241296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relation between dietary inflammatory potential and sleep features: Systematic review of observational studies 饮食炎症潜能与睡眠特征之间的关系：观察性研究的系统回顾

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-02-27 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-240008

J. Godos, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Filippo Caraci, Sandra Sumalla Cano, I. Elío, A. Micek, Sabrina Castellano, G. Grosso

{"title":"Relation between dietary inflammatory potential and sleep features: Systematic review of observational studies","authors":"J. Godos, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Filippo Caraci, Sandra Sumalla Cano, I. Elío, A. Micek, Sabrina Castellano, G. Grosso","doi":"10.3233/mnm-240008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-240008","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Diet and sleep represent key behavioral risk factors for major non-communicable diseases. Dietary factors may modulate systemic inflammation and potentially affect the human brain functionality, finally affecting the sleep-wake cycle. In this context, the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) has been studied as a tool to investigate the dietary inflammatory potential and its relationship with a variety of health conditions. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to perform a systematic revision of observational studies on the inflammatory potential of the diet assessed through the DII and sleep features. METHODS: A systematic search of observational studies on DII and sleep features was conducted on Pubmed and EMBASE electronic databases. The Meta-analyses Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines were used to plan the methodology. Studies identified through the search were selected according to inclusion/exclusion criteria. RESULTS: The systematic search and review led to the selection of 13 studies. Most studies including the general population reported an association between higher inflammatory potential of the diet and worse sleep quality and suboptimal sleep duration. Some studies also reported an association with daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea. However, some studies including younger individuals (i.e., college students or young employees) reported null findings. Four studies conducted in individuals with a variety of health conditions also showed some relation between DII and sleep features, although results were not fully consistent. CONCLUSIONS: Data published so far suggests an association between DII and sleep features. However, lack of randomized clinical trials and better designed observational studies, imply that further research on this matter is warranted to understand whether a causal relation could explain current findings.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140424379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Co-supplementation of synbiotics and anti-inflammatory-antioxidant rich diet in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial 进行性多发性硬化症患者同时补充合生元和富含抗炎抗氧化剂的饮食：单中心随机临床试验

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230098

A. R. Moravejolahkami, A. Chitsaz, Akbar Hassanzadeh, Z. Paknahad

{"title":"Co-supplementation of synbiotics and anti-inflammatory-antioxidant rich diet in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial","authors":"A. R. Moravejolahkami, A. Chitsaz, Akbar Hassanzadeh, Z. Paknahad","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230098","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: The relationship between dietary modification and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)-related disability has been emphasized in several researches. AIMS: To determine whether a co-administration of anti-inflammatory-antioxidant rich diet and synbiotics might improve clinical manifestations in progressive MS patients. METHODS: The study involved 70 patients with progressive MS (primary-progressive, secondary-progressive, and progressive-relapsing) who were randomized to receive either intervention (synbiotics capsule plus an anti-inflammatory-antioxidant-rich diet) or placebo. Quality of Life (QOL), Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and depression-anxiety scores were evaluated before and after the follow-up. Analysis of covariance was performed for final analysis (SPSS v.14). RESULTS: Significant reductions were seen in EDSS (2.6±1.1 to 2.4±1.0, P < 0.001), State Anxiety Inventory (53.7±10.3 to 47.8±10.6, P < 0.001), and QOL scores after four months of intervention. No significant difference was seen across the depression severity (Δ for intervention = –2.2±5.5 vs. Δ for control = –0.6±5.7; P = 0.264). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that a combination of synbiotics and diet could be a promising strategy to improve severity and clinical manifestations of progressive MS.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139832805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Co-supplementation of synbiotics and anti-inflammatory-antioxidant rich diet in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial 进行性多发性硬化症患者同时补充合生元和富含抗炎抗氧化剂的饮食：单中心随机临床试验

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230098

A. R. Moravejolahkami, A. Chitsaz, Akbar Hassanzadeh, Z. Paknahad

{"title":"Co-supplementation of synbiotics and anti-inflammatory-antioxidant rich diet in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial","authors":"A. R. Moravejolahkami, A. Chitsaz, Akbar Hassanzadeh, Z. Paknahad","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230098","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: The relationship between dietary modification and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)-related disability has been emphasized in several researches. AIMS: To determine whether a co-administration of anti-inflammatory-antioxidant rich diet and synbiotics might improve clinical manifestations in progressive MS patients. METHODS: The study involved 70 patients with progressive MS (primary-progressive, secondary-progressive, and progressive-relapsing) who were randomized to receive either intervention (synbiotics capsule plus an anti-inflammatory-antioxidant-rich diet) or placebo. Quality of Life (QOL), Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and depression-anxiety scores were evaluated before and after the follow-up. Analysis of covariance was performed for final analysis (SPSS v.14). RESULTS: Significant reductions were seen in EDSS (2.6±1.1 to 2.4±1.0, P < 0.001), State Anxiety Inventory (53.7±10.3 to 47.8±10.6, P < 0.001), and QOL scores after four months of intervention. No significant difference was seen across the depression severity (Δ for intervention = –2.2±5.5 vs. Δ for control = –0.6±5.7; P = 0.264). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that a combination of synbiotics and diet could be a promising strategy to improve severity and clinical manifestations of progressive MS.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139892686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Pollen profiles, physico-chemical parameters, in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of honeys and anti-browning effect of honeys on apple 蜂蜜的花粉特征、理化参数、体外抗氧化和抗炎活性以及蜂蜜对苹果的防褐变作用

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Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.3233/mnm-230037

Nawel Guenaoui, Zina Mouhoubi-Tafinine, N. Amessis-Ouchemoukh, Meriem Saimi, Hakima Saidi, Rabha Ayad, Dyhia Sadou, Lynda Moumeni, S. Ouchemoukh

{"title":"Pollen profiles, physico-chemical parameters, in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of honeys and anti-browning effect of honeys on apple","authors":"Nawel Guenaoui, Zina Mouhoubi-Tafinine, N. Amessis-Ouchemoukh, Meriem Saimi, Hakima Saidi, Rabha Ayad, Dyhia Sadou, Lynda Moumeni, S. Ouchemoukh","doi":"10.3233/mnm-230037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/mnm-230037","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Honey, a product of the beehive with high nutritional and taste value, is a food much appreciated by consumers for its nutritional value and therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. OBJECTIVE: The main objectives of this work are to evaluate the quality of Algerian honeys, their chemical composition, their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-browning enzyme activities, and to confirm the qualitative superiority of local honeys over imported honeys. METHODS: Six local and imported honeys are analyzed for their physicochemical parameters, floral origin, phenolic compound content and in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The enzymatic browning inhibitory power of Algerian honeys is also tested. RESULTS: The pollen study shows that the four local honeys were of monofloral origin, while the two imported honeys are pollen-free. Local and imported honeys are compared on 17 physico-chemical and biological parameters. The results reveal that single-flower honeys generally meet international standards in terms of HMF and proline content, unlike imported honeys. These honeys have lower antioxidant levels than other honeys: polyphenols (161 to 248 mg GAE/100 g) and flavonoids (64 to 74 mg QE/100 g). There is a correlation between honey color, antioxidant contents and biological activities. CONCLUSION: Darker Algerian honeys have higher antioxidant content and better biological properties than others samples.","PeriodicalId":18424,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139534321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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