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{"title":"The association between carbohydrate quality index and headache severity, disability and duration among women with migraine<b>:</b> a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Haniyeh Jebraeili, Atieh Mirzababaei, Faezeh Abaj, Khadijeh Mirzaei","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2310880","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2310880","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background & aim: </strong>This study aimed to examine the association between Carbohydrate Quality Index (CQI) and headache severity, disability and duration among women with migraine.</p><p><strong>Materials & methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, 266 women (aged 18-45 years) were enrolled using a 147-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). CQI was defined by four criteria: fiber intake, dietary glycemic index (DGI), whole grains/total grains ratio and solid carbohydrates/total carbohydrates ratio. Anthropometric measurements, visual analogue scale (VAS), migraine disability assessment (MIDAS), and headache duration were assessed for all participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants with a high adherence to CQI had lower odds of moderate pain (OR = 0.45; 95% CI = 0.21-0.94; <i>P</i> = 0.03) and severe pain (OR = 0.39; 95% CI = 0.18-0.82; <i>P</i> = 0.01) compared to those with a low adherence to CQI. After controlling for potential confounders, individuals with the greatest adherence to CQI showed a 78% reduced prevalence in severe pains and a 63% decreased occurrence in moderate pains compared to those with the lowest adherence (OR = 0.22; 95% CI = 0.09-0.55; <i>P</i> = 0.01 and OR = 0.37; 95% CI = 0.16-0.84; <i>P</i> = 0.01, respectively). Moreover, Subjects with higher adherence to CQI had lower odds of headache duration (OR = 0.54; 95% CI= 0.31-0.96; <i>P</i> = 0.03). The significant association remained (<i>P</i> < 0.05) even after confounding variables (OR = 0.59; 95 % CI = 0.35-1.002; <i>P</i> = 0.05). Despite adjusting for confounding valuables, there was no significant association between the CQI and MIDAS scores (<i>P</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher adherence to CQI was associated with lower severity and duration in patients with migraine. Further studies are needed to confirm these results.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141157487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary counseling plus omega-3 supplementation in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: results of a randomized wait-list controlled pilot trial (the 'EASe-GAD Trial').","authors":"Monique Aucoin, Laura LaChance, Inge van der Wurff, Meagan McLaren, Sasha Monteiro, Sean Miller, Andrew Jenkins, Elham Sabri, Kieran Cooley","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2403901","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2403901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Clinical evidence suggests that nutrition interventions can significantly improve symptoms of major depressive disorder; however, the effect on clinical anxiety symptoms in individuals with anxiety disorders has not been studied. The primary objective of the present study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a nutrition intervention. The secondary objectives included assessing changes in anxiety symptom severity, diet quality, self-efficacy, mindful eating, quality of life, and biomarkers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a randomized, wait-list controlled pilot trial delivering a 12-week, biweekly dietary counseling intervention and omega-3 supplementation to 50 adult women with generalized anxiety disorder. Questionnaires and blood work were completed at baseline, after the waiting period, and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>443 individuals expressed interest within eight months; 50 met the criteria for enrollment. The mean number of sessions attended was 6.4. Final questionnaires were completed by 46 participants. Eighty-four percent of participants strongly agreed with the statement 'My experience during this study was positive'. The mean anxiety symptom severity score in the intervention group was 26.2 (95% CI 22.94-29.48) at baseline and 11.0 (95% CI 8.05-13.87) at week 12. The mean diet quality score was 7.2 (95% CI 6.32-8.10) and 10.5 (95% CI 9.55-11.49) at baseline and week 12, respectively. Among the waitlist participants, the mean baseline anxiety score was 29.3 (95% CI 24.73-33.91) and 26.8 (95% CI 22.09-31.56) at week 12.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study was feasible and acceptable. Participation in the intervention was associated with a decrease in anxiety symptoms. These findings lay the foundation for large-scale studies. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05573672.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incidence and pattern of neurological emergencies in Ramadan.","authors":"Rehab Magdy,Demiana Adel Nagieb,Rakia Mohamed,Rahma Ali Gbreel,Eman Alaa El Din Ryad,Ahmed Sabry Ahmed,Eman Abdultawab Hedeb,Mai Khaled Mohamed,Neveen Nasser Sayed,Hagar Hamdy Ragab,Mohamed Sayed Mohamed,Mona Hussein","doi":"10.1080/1028415x.2024.2400133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415x.2024.2400133","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUNDThe impact of Ramadan fasting on various neurological emergencies remains relatively unexplored. This study aimed to clarify the incidence and pattern of the different neurological emergencies in Ramadan compared to Shaaban.METHODSIn this cross-sectional study, all adult patients attending the emergency room at two Egyptian centers with neurological emergencies during Shaaban and Ramadan were evaluated. Clinical, laboratory, and radiological assessments were made on an individual basis upon which the diagnosis of neurological disorder was made. IBM SPSS Version 25 was used to analyze the data.RESULTSSeventy-twenty patients were included, 382 during Shaaban and 338 during Ramadan. Among causes of delirium, the frequency of dehydration was significantly higher, and the frequency of illicit drug abuse was significantly lower during Ramadan compared to Shaaban (P = 0.004, 0.030, respectively). The incidence of ICH was significantly reduced during Ramadan compared to Shaaban (10.8% vs 19.7%, P = 0.031). The incidence of cardioembolic strokes significantly increased during Ramadan than Shaaban (40.5% vs 26.4%, P = 0.014), whereas the incidence of small vessel disease (SVD) significantly decreased during Ramadan than Shaaban (21.6% vs. 42.1%, P < 0.001). The incidence of a single seizure was significantly higher in Ramadan than in Shaaban (69.4% vs. 34.6%, P = 0.007). The incidence of functional neurological disorders was significantly reduced in Ramadan than in Shaaban (P < 0.001).CONCLUSIONThe incidence of delirium caused by illicit drug abuse, ICH, SVD, and functional neurological disorders declined during Ramadan, while the incidence of delirium triggered by dehydration, cardioembolic strokes, and a single seizure increased during Ramadan.","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142260114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary inflammatory potential and severe headache or migraine: a systematic review of observational studies.","authors":"Nasser S Alqahtani, Mohammed Suleiman Zaroog, Baker Mohammad Abdallah Albow","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2391814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2391814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We conducted the current systematic review to investigate the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and severe headaches or migraine among adults via synthesizing observational evidence.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted a systematic literature search of observational studies through PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from inception until July 2024. The PECO framework was implemented to select eligible studies as follows: Population (adults with severe headache or migraine), Exposure (individuals with the highest adherence to a pro-inflammatory diet), Comparison (individuals with the lowest adherence to a pro-inflammatory diet), Outcome (risk of developing severe headache or migraine, headaches frequency, duration, severity, and migraine-related disability).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After reviewing six studies involving 31,958 individuals, we found that following an anti-inflammatory diet is associated with a lower frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Additionally, our research revealed that individuals with migraines tend to have lower adherence to an anti-inflammatory diet when compared to people without migraines. Surprisingly, adherence to a pro-inflammatory diet was linked to a reduced risk of chronic daily headaches.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Present findings imply a negative link between an inflammatory diet and severe headaches or migraine. However, further well-designed longitudinal studies are needed to interpret the causality and shed light on the underlying mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Neuroprotective effects of brown rice consumption in an iron-induced parkinsonism in Drosophila.","authors":"Yaaqub Abiodun Uthman, Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim, Murtala Bello Abubakar, Ismail Sulaiman, Mustapha Umar Imam","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2399988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2399988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Iron (Fe) accumulation and resultant oxidative stress play a significant role in the neuronal death observed in Parkinson's disease (PD). Brown rice (BR) possesses antioxidant properties able to reduce cellular oxidative damage. Thus, we hypothesized that BR may ameliorate Fe-induced parkinsonism due to oxidative stress.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two - to three-day-old male flies were concurrently exposed to Fe (ferrous sulphate, 1 mM) and interventions, divided into eight groups: control; Fe; BR; white rice (WR); L-dopa (1 mM); Fe (1 mM) + BR; Fe (1 mM) + WR; and Fe (1 mM) + L-dopa (1 mM). The flies were exposed for 15 days to their respective diets, and their behavior, relevant biomarkers, and the expression of related genes were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Chronic exposure to Fe caused cognitive and locomotor deficits by increasing Fe levels <i>(p</i> = 0.027) in flies' heads, as well as heightened aggression and grooming episodes (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The elevated iron levels induced changes consistent with oxidative stress, evidenced by increased MDA levels (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and reduced activity of catalase (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) (<i>p</i> < 0.001), along with decreased dopamine levels (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Additionally, there was dysregulation in the mRNA expression of malvolio, ferritin, Nrf2, DJ-1, GPx, and catalase (<i>p</i> < 0.05). BR prevented the Fe-induced effects (Fe + BR group) even more effectively than L-Dopa (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings indicate that BR has the potential to mitigate Fe-induced ROS-mediated damage in a Drosophila model of PD-like disease by modulating key players in the Nrf2 signaling pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142140683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of the modified Atkins diet and anti-seizure medications on lipid marker levels in adults with epilepsy.","authors":"Ashley L Muller, Luisa Diaz-Arias, Mackenzie C Cervenka, Tanya J W McDonald","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2397624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2397624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Some anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are known to induce liver enzymes and impact lipid values that include total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), and triglyceride (TG). In addition, use of ketogenic diet therapies, including the modified Atkins diet (MAD), has also influenced lipids. Here, we explored the combined impact of enzyme inducing ASMs (EIASMs) and MAD on lipid values in adults with epilepsy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Diet-naïve adults with epilepsy who began MAD were divided into three groups based on ASM use: EIASMs, non-EIASMs, and those on no ASMs. Demographic information, epilepsy-specific clinical history, anthropometrics and lipid values were obtained through retrospective chart review at baseline and after a minimum of 12 months of MAD use.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-two adults on MAD had baseline and follow up 12-month lipid outcomes. There was a significant increase in median levels of TC, LDL, non-HDL, and HDL after 12 months of MAD use. There was no change in median levels of TG. When separated according to ASM category, adults on non-EIASMs showed significant elevations in TC, HDL, and LDL after 12 months of MAD use. In contrast, adults on EIASMs only showed a significant increase in HDL after 12 months of MAD use.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The increase in atherogenic cholesterol levels observed after 12 months of MAD use was most pronounced in adults with epilepsy on non-EIASMs and not observed in adults with epilepsy on EIASMs despite a higher proportion of abnormal cholesterol levels at baseline in those on EIASMs.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maternal dietary deficiencies in folic acid or choline reduce primary neuron viability after exposure to hypoxia through increased levels of apoptosis.","authors":"Alice Yaldiko, Sarah Coonrod, Purvaja Marella, Lauren Hurley, Nafisa M Jadavji","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2398365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2398365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>: Ischemic stroke is the leading cause of death and disability globally. By addressing modifiable risk factors, particularly nutrition, the prevalence of stroke and its dire consequences can be mitigated. One-carbon (1C) metabolism is a critical biosynthetic process that is involved in neural tube closure, DNA synthesis, plasticity, and cellular proliferation. Folates and choline are two active components of 1C metabolism. We have previously demonstrated that maternal dietary deficiencies during pregnancy and lactation in folic acid or choline result in worse stroke outcomes in offspring. However, there is insufficient data to understand the neuronal mechanisms involved.<b>Methods:</b> Using C57Bl/6J female mice maintained on control, folic acid (0.3 mg/kg) or choline (choline bitrate 300 mg/kg) deficient diets we collected embryonic primary neurons from offspring and exposed them to hypoxic conditions for 6 hours. To determine whether increased levels of either folic acid or choline can rescue reduced neuronal viability, we supplemented cell media with folic acid and choline prior to and after exposure to hypoxia.<b>Results:</b> Our results suggest that maternal dietary deficiencies in either folic acid or choline during pregnancy negatively impacts offspring neuronal viability after hypoxia. Furthermore, increasing levels of folic acid (250 mg/ml) or choline chloride (250 mg/ml) prior to and after hypoxia have a beneficial impact on neuronal viability.<b>Conclusion:</b> The findings contribute to our understanding of the intricate interplay between maternal dietary factors, 1C metabolism, and the outcome of offspring to hypoxic events, emphasizing the potential for nutritional interventions in mitigating adverse outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Basic approach on the protective effects of hesperidin and naringin in Alzheimer's disease.","authors":"Müjgan Kuşi, Eda Becer, Hafize Seda Vatansever","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2397136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2397136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by cognitive impairment. This situation imposes a great burden on individuals, both economically and socially. Today, an effective method for treating the disease and protective approach to tau accumulation has not been developed yet. Studies have been conducted on the effects of hesperidin and naringin flavonoids found in citrus fruits on many diseases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this review, the pathophysiology of AD is defined, and the effects of hesperidin and naringin on these factors are summarized.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Studies have shown that both components may potentially affect AD due to their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Based on these effects of the components, it has been shown that they may have ameliorative effects on Aβ, α-synuclein aggregation, tau pathology, and cognitive functions in the pathophysiology of AD.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>There are studies suggesting that hesperidin and naringin may be effective in the prevention/treatment of AD. When these studies are examined, it is seen that more studies should be conducted on the subject.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"β-hydroxybutyrate and mitochondria mediate the association between medium-chain fatty acids, DHA and mild cognitive impairment: a nested case-control study.","authors":"Tong Yang, Huilian Duan, Yuan Li, Ning Xu, Zehao Wang, Zhenshu Li, Yongjie Chen, Yue Du, Meilin Zhang, Jing Yan, Changqing Sun, Guangshun Wang, Wen Li, Xin Li, Fei Ma, Guowei Huang","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2398364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2398364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could affect the occurrence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletions might be their potential mechanisms. This study aimed to explore the relationship between MCFAs, DHA and MCI, and potential mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used data from Tianjin Elderly Nutrition and Cognition (TENC) cohort study, 120 individuals were identified with new onset MCI during follow-up, 120 individuals without MCI were selected by 1:1 matching sex, age, and education levels as the control group from TENC. Conditional logistic regression analysis and mediation effect analysis were used to explore their relationship.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Higher serum octanoic acid levels (OR: 0.633, 95% CI: 0.520, 0.769), higher serum DHA levels (OR: 0.962, 95% CI: 0.942, 0.981), and more mtDNAcn (OR: 0.436, 95% CI: 0.240, 0.794) were associated with lower MCI risk, while more mtDNA deletions was associated with higher MCI risk (OR: 8.833, 95% CI: 3.909, 19.960). Mediation analysis suggested that BHB and mtDNAcn, in series, have mediation roles in the association between octanoic acid and MCI risk, and mtDNA deletions have mediation roles in the association between DHA and MCI risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher serum octanoic acid and DHA levels were associated with lower MCI risk. Octanoic acid could affect the incidence of MCI through BHB, then mitochondria function, or through mitochondria function, or directly. Serum DHA level could affect the incidence of MCI through mitochondria function, or directly.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of perinatal dietary protein deficiency on some neurochemicals and cytoarchitectural balance, in F1 and F2 generations of rats.","authors":"Nosarieme Omoregie Abey, Osaretin Albert Taiwo Ebuehi, Ngozi Awa Imaga","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2023.2285085","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2023.2285085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Protein deficiency, characterized by an inadequate intake of protein in the diet that fails to meet the body's physiological requirements across various stages, can lead to detrimental outcomes. This is of interest due to the persistent low protein content in staple foods and suboptimal dietary patterns. The study sought to assess the intergenerational repercussions of dietary protein deficiency on specific neurochemicals and the cytoarchitecture of the brain within the F1 and F2 generations of rats. The rats were categorized into four groups based on the protein content percentage in their diets: 21% protein diet (21%PD), 10% protein diet (10%PD), 5% protein diet (5%PD), and control diet. Neurobehavior was assessed, while brain serotonin and dopamine levels were measured using HPLC. BDNF and GDNF expression in the hippocampal and prefrontal (PFC) sections, Immunohistochemical investigations of the morphological impact on the hippocampus and PFC, were also analyzed. The protein-deficient groups displayed anxiety, loss of striatal serotonin and increased dopamine levels, degenerated pyramidal cells in the hippocampus, and a prominent reduction in cellular density in the PFC. BDNF and GDNF levels in the PFC were reduced in the 5%PD group. GFAP astrocyte expression was observed to be increased in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and hippocampal sections, indicating heightened reactivity. The density of hypertrophied cells across generations further suggests the presence of neuroinflammation. Changes in brain structure, neurotransmitter levels, and neurotrophic factor levels may indicate intergenerational alterations in critical regions, potentially serving as indicators of the brain's adaptive response to address protein deficiency across successive generations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138295651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}