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Botanical Bioflavonoid Composition from Scutellaria baicalensis- and Acacia catechu-Protected Mice against D-Galactose-Induced Immunosenescence, and Cyclophosphamide Induced Immune Suppression. 黄芩和儿茶合欢中的植物生物类黄酮成分可保护小鼠免受 D-半乳糖诱导的免疫衰老和环磷酰胺诱导的免疫抑制的影响
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-18 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183144
Mesfin Yimam, Teresa Horm, Alexandria O'Neal, Paola Chua, Ping Jiao, Mei Hong, Qi Jia
{"title":"Botanical Bioflavonoid Composition from <i>Scutellaria baicalensis</i>- and <i>Acacia catechu</i>-Protected Mice against D-Galactose-Induced Immunosenescence, and Cyclophosphamide Induced Immune Suppression.","authors":"Mesfin Yimam, Teresa Horm, Alexandria O'Neal, Paola Chua, Ping Jiao, Mei Hong, Qi Jia","doi":"10.3390/nu16183144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation create a perpetual cycle in the elderly, where impaired immune function amplifies susceptibility to oxidative damage, and oxidative stress further weakens the immune response. This cycle is particularly detrimental to the respiratory system of the elderly, which is an easy target for constant exogenous harmful attacks during cold/flu season or under heavy air pollution. Herbal medicines that protect respiratory function are seen as safer alternatives to conventional therapies; however, there is limited availability of scientifically validated, safe, and effective natural supplements for these conditions. In this study, we evaluated a standardized bioflavonoid composition, UP446, that contains bioactives from the roots of <i>Scutellaria baicalensis</i> and the heartwoods of <i>Acacia catechu</i> as a natural and nutritional supplement for its antioxidative and immunoregulatory effects in oxidative stress-accelerated aging and chemically induced immune suppression mouse models. Immunosenescence was induced through the repeated subcutaneous inoculation of D-galactose (D-Gal) at a dose of 500 mg/kg/day in CD-1 mice. UP446 was administered orally at doses of 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg starting in the fifth week of immunosenescence induction. This study lasted a total of ten weeks. All mice received a quadrivalent influenza vaccine 2 weeks before termination. Whole blood, serum, spleen homogenate, and thymus tissues were processed for analysis. Cyclophosphamide (Cy)-induced immunosuppression was triggered by three consecutive injections of cyclophosphamide at 80 mg/kg/day, followed by the oral administration of UP446 for 18 days at doses of 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg. Blood was collected from each animal at necropsy, and serum was isolated for IgA and IgG ELISA analysis. UP446 was found to improve immune response, as evidenced by the stimulation of innate (NK cells) and adaptive immune responses (T cells and cytotoxic T cells), an increase in antioxidant capacity (glutathione peroxidase), the preservation of vital immune organs (the thymus), and a reduction in NFκB. UP446 also increased serum levels of IgA and IgG. The findings presented in this report demonstrate the antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and immune-regulatory activities of UP446, suggesting its potential use in respiratory conditions involving immune stress due to aging, oxidative stress, and/or pathogenic challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11434731/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Multi-Institutional, Retrospective, Observational Study on Administration Status and Safety of In-Hospital Oral Selenium Preparation in Pediatric Patients Predominantly Suffering from Gastrointestinal Disease. 一项关于以胃肠道疾病为主的儿科患者院内口服硒制剂的管理状况和安全性的多机构、回顾性、观察性研究。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183142
Jumpei Saito, Eiji Suzuki, Keiko Kobayashi, Keisuke Doi, Yosuke Miwa, Setsuko Ihara, Kei Nakai, Miki Akabane
{"title":"A Multi-Institutional, Retrospective, Observational Study on Administration Status and Safety of In-Hospital Oral Selenium Preparation in Pediatric Patients Predominantly Suffering from Gastrointestinal Disease.","authors":"Jumpei Saito, Eiji Suzuki, Keiko Kobayashi, Keisuke Doi, Yosuke Miwa, Setsuko Ihara, Kei Nakai, Miki Akabane","doi":"10.3390/nu16183142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Selenium deficiency in patients with gastrointestinal diseases treated with long-term central venous nutrition is a clinical problem. Only injectable selenium is approved in Japan, and oral selenium preparations are prepared in hospitals from reagents, but their efficacy and safety are unknown.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective study investigating the relationship between selenium administration and oral selenium formulations and adverse events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, 239 selenium-treated cases and 220 selenium-untreated cases adjusted for patient background were selected as a reference group. The median (interquartile range, IQR) age was 1.3 (0.4-4.4) and 1.3 (0.3-4.5) years, respectively; gastrointestinal diseases were most common in 110 (46.0%) and 104 (47.3%) cases. The median (IQR) duration of treatment or observation with oral selenium was 446 (128-1157) and 414 (141-1064) days, respectively. The median (IQR) dose per body weight at the maintenance dose was 2.6 (1.7-3.9) μg/kg, and the median (IQR) serum selenium concentration at the maintenance dose was 8.5 (7.0-10.6) μg/mL within the upper tolerated dose limit and approximately the reference range. There was no difference in selenium dose, serum selenium concentration, or serum-selenium-concentration-to-dose ratio (C/D ratio) for adverse events. The incidence of adverse events was compared with that of patients not treated with selenium.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>An oral selenium preparation administered below the upper tolerated dose limit can be used effectively and safely in pediatric patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Effect of Dietary Types on Gut Microbiota Composition and Development of Non-Communicable Diseases: A Narrative Review. 膳食类型对肠道微生物群组成和非传染性疾病发展的影响:叙述性综述。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183134
Martin Soldán, Ľubica Argalášová, Lucia Hadvinová, Bonzel Galileo, Jana Babjaková
{"title":"The Effect of Dietary Types on Gut Microbiota Composition and Development of Non-Communicable Diseases: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Martin Soldán, Ľubica Argalášová, Lucia Hadvinová, Bonzel Galileo, Jana Babjaková","doi":"10.3390/nu16183134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The importance of diet in shaping the gut microbiota is well established and may help improve an individual's overall health. Many other factors, such as genetics, age, exercise, antibiotic therapy, or tobacco use, also play a role in influencing gut microbiota.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This narrative review summarizes how three distinct dietary types (plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western) affect the composition of gut microbiota and the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases, focusing on the keywords \"dietary pattern\", \"gut microbiota\" and \"dysbiosis\".</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both plant-based and Mediterranean diets have been shown to promote the production of beneficial bacterial metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), while simultaneously lowering concentrations of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a molecule associated with negative health outcomes. Additionally, they have a positive impact on microbial diversity and therefore are generally considered healthy dietary types. On the other hand, the Western diet is a typical example of an unhealthy nutritional approach leading to an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria, where TMAO levels rise and SCFA production drops due to gut dysbiosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current scientific literature consistently highlights the superiority of plant-based and Mediterranean dietary types over the Western diet in promoting gut health and preventing NCDs. Understanding the influence of diet on gut microbiota modulation may pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11434870/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effectiveness of High-Protein Energy-Dense Oral Supplements on Patients with Malnutrition Using Morphofunctional Assessment with AI-Assisted Muscle Ultrasonography: A Real-World One-Arm Study. 高蛋白高能量口服营养补充剂对营养不良患者的疗效(使用人工智能辅助肌肉超声波成像进行形态功能评估):单臂真实世界研究。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183136
Juan José López-Gómez, David Primo-Martín, Angela Cebria, Olatz Izaola-Jauregui, Eduardo Jorge Godoy, Paloma Pérez-López, Rebeca Jiménez Sahagún, Beatriz Ramos Bachiller, Jaime González Gutiérrez, Daniel A De Luis Román
{"title":"Effectiveness of High-Protein Energy-Dense Oral Supplements on Patients with Malnutrition Using Morphofunctional Assessment with AI-Assisted Muscle Ultrasonography: A Real-World One-Arm Study.","authors":"Juan José López-Gómez, David Primo-Martín, Angela Cebria, Olatz Izaola-Jauregui, Eduardo Jorge Godoy, Paloma Pérez-López, Rebeca Jiménez Sahagún, Beatriz Ramos Bachiller, Jaime González Gutiérrez, Daniel A De Luis Román","doi":"10.3390/nu16183136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> User-friendly tools for assessing nutrition status and interventions in malnourished patients are crucial. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a personalised nutrition intervention using a novel oral nutritional supplement and AI-supported morphofunctional assessment to monitor clinical outcomes in patients with disease-related malnutrition (DRM). <i>Methods:</i> This prospective observational study involved patients receiving concentrated high-protein, high-calorie ONS (cHPHC-ONS), per usual clinical practice. Comprehensive assessments were performed at baseline (B<sub>0</sub>) and three months (M3) post-intervention. <i>Results:</i> 65 patients participated in the study. Significant decreases were observed in the percentage weight loss from B<sub>0</sub> (-6.75 ± 7.5%) to M3 (0.5 ± 3.48%) (<i>p</i> < 0.01), in the prevalence of malnutrition (B<sub>0</sub>: 93.4%; M3: 78.9%; <i>p</i> < 0.01), severe malnutrition (B<sub>0</sub>: 60.7%; M3: 40.3%; <i>p</i> < 0.01), and sarcopenia (B<sub>0</sub>: 19.4%; M3: 15.5%; <i>p</i> < 0.04). Muscle area increased (<i>p</i> = 0.03), and there were changes in the echogenicity of the rectus femoris muscle (<i>p</i> = 0.03) from B<sub>0</sub> to M3. In patients aged ≥60, an increase in muscle thickness (<i>p</i> = 0.04), pennation angle (<i>p</i> = 0.02), and handgrip strength (<i>p</i> = 0.04) was observed. There was a significant reduction in the prevalence of malnutrition (B0: 93.4%; M3: 78.9%; <i>p</i> < 0.01) and severe malnutrition (B0: 60.7%; M3: 40.3%; <i>p</i> < 0.01). <i>Conclusions:</i> In patients with DRM, a personalised intervention with cHPHC-ONS significantly reduces the prevalence of malnutrition, severe malnutrition, and sarcopenia and improves muscle mass and function.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435358/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Iron Supply of Multivitamins-Multiminerals Commercialized Online by Amazon in Western and Southern Europe: A Labeling Analysis. 西欧和南欧亚马逊在线商业化的多种维生素-复合维生素的铁供应:标签分析。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183140
Margherita G M Mattavelli, Giacomo Piccininni, Gabriel F Toti, Mario G Bianchetti, Luca Gabutti, Sebastiano A G Lava, Carlo Agostoni, Pietro B Faré, Gregorio P Milani
{"title":"Iron Supply of Multivitamins-Multiminerals Commercialized Online by Amazon in Western and Southern Europe: A Labeling Analysis.","authors":"Margherita G M Mattavelli, Giacomo Piccininni, Gabriel F Toti, Mario G Bianchetti, Luca Gabutti, Sebastiano A G Lava, Carlo Agostoni, Pietro B Faré, Gregorio P Milani","doi":"10.3390/nu16183140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background.</b> In high-income countries, shopping for non-prescription multivitamin-multimineral supplements has tremendously increased. <b>Objective and Methods.</b> The purpose of this labeling analysis is to inform on the daily elemental iron (with or without vitamin C) supply provided by multivitamin-multimineral supplements sold online by Amazon in Western and Southern Europe (amazon.es<sup>®</sup>, amazon.de<sup>®</sup>, amazon.it<sup>®</sup>, and amazon.fr<sup>®</sup>). <b>Results.</b> We identified 298 iron-containing multivitamin-multimineral preparations sold by Amazon marketplaces: 153 preparations sourced from amazon.de<sup>®</sup>, 68 from amazon.fr<sup>®</sup>, 54 from amazon.it<sup>®</sup>, and 23 from amazon.es<sup>®</sup>. The daily iron dose provided by these preparations was 14 [5-14] mg (median and interquartile range), with no differences among the marketplaces. Approximately 90% (n = 265) of the preparations contained ferrous iron. Moreover, 85% (n = 253) of the preparations were fortified with vitamin C in a dose of 80 [40-100] mg daily. Conclusions. The median supply of iron (about 14 mg) and vitamin C (80 mg) in iron-containing multivitamin-multimineral preparations offered on Amazon platforms in Western and Southern Europe falls below that currently recommended for iron deficiency in review articles, namely 100 mg of iron and 500 mg of vitamin C per day. The iron supply of iron-containing multivitamin-multimineral preparations falls also below the dose of 30-60 mg advocated to prevent iron deficiency in menstruating women.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11434727/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Study of Factors Contributing to the Nutritional Status of Elderly People Receiving Home Care. 关于导致接受家庭护理的老年人营养状况的因素的研究。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183135
Eirini Stratidaki, Enkeleint A Mechili, Christina Ouzouni, Athina E Patelarou, Konstantinos Giakoumidakis, Aggelos Laliotis, Evridiki Patelarou
{"title":"A Study of Factors Contributing to the Nutritional Status of Elderly People Receiving Home Care.","authors":"Eirini Stratidaki, Enkeleint A Mechili, Christina Ouzouni, Athina E Patelarou, Konstantinos Giakoumidakis, Aggelos Laliotis, Evridiki Patelarou","doi":"10.3390/nu16183135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183135","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>(1) Background: Nutrition is a critical aspect of health and well-being in the elderly population, as physiological changes associated with aging can impact nutrient utilization and dietary needs. The aim of this study was the assessment of nutritional screening and associated factors among community-dwelling elderly people. (2) Methods: This study is the first phase of an intervention trial of people aged 65 years and over who received primary health services and resided in the municipality of Archanes Asterousia in Crete, Greece. Nutritional risk was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment. Diet-related factors were analyzed, including health status (oral hygiene, depression, cognitive decline, impaired functioning, quality of life), social factors (educational attainment, marital status, type of work before 60 years), and lifestyle factors (smoking, drinking, diet). (3) Results: A total of 730 elderly people were evaluated (males, 31.5%), with an average age (±SD) of 76.83 (±6.68) years. MNA was found to have a statistically significant connection with assessment of oral hygiene, mental state, Charlson comorbidity, functional independence (assessed with the Barthel scale), and quality of life. The exception was geriatric depression (GDS), with which no statistically significant association was found (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Nutritional risk analysis revealed 379 participants (51.9%) to be adequately nourished, 205 (28.1%) to be at risk of malnutrition, and 146 (20.0%) to be malnourished. (4) Conclusions: These results clearly demonstrated the key factors that contribute to the nutritional screening of elderly people and need to be addressed by health authorities and social services.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Effects of Diet, Dietary Supplements, Drugs and Exercise on Physical, Diagnostic Values of Urine Characteristics. 饮食、膳食补充剂、药物和运动对尿液特征的生理诊断价值的影响。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183141
Dorota Skrajnowska, Barbara Bobrowska-Korczak
{"title":"The Effects of Diet, Dietary Supplements, Drugs and Exercise on Physical, Diagnostic Values of Urine Characteristics.","authors":"Dorota Skrajnowska, Barbara Bobrowska-Korczak","doi":"10.3390/nu16183141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives:</b> This review summarizes the current knowledge about factors that affect the physical characteristics of urine. It highlights proper urine sample collection and displays factors like diet, hydration status, and medications that can alter urine color, odor, clarity, specific gravity and pH. <b>Results:</b> Urinalysis is a minimally invasive examination of a patient's health, especially concerning nephrological and endocrinological abnormalities, as well as dietary habits and stimulants used. Certain deviations in appearance, composition or frequency/pain during urination may indicate an ongoing disease process in the body. Based on laboratory results, further medical treatment is determined. The reason for a change in the color of the urine, for its clouding or intense odor may be a disease, as well as the consumption of food, medication, intensive physical exercise or inadequate hydration of the body. Well-standardized procedures for collecting, transporting, preparing and analyzing samples should become the basis for an effective diagnostic strategy in urinalysis. It is worth noting that pharmacists in pharmaceutical care are often the first people to whom a patient turns for health advice and for the interpretation of simple laboratory tests. Acquiring the ability to interpret the results of laboratory tests and the principles of proper sampling for laboratory tests is indispensable in the process of possible counseling and providing reliable answers to patients' questions. <b>Conclusions:</b> Although urinalysis is not recommended as a routine screening tool for the general population, it can prove to be a valuable source of patient health data in some cases as the data will be useful to physicians and pharmacists to more effectively diagnose and better care for patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11434675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dietary Habits, Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults in Italy: A Voluntary Sampling Observational Study. 意大利变性和性别多元化成年人的饮食习惯、体育活动和体重指数:自愿抽样观察研究》。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183139
Carmela Santangelo, Matteo Marconi, Angela Ruocco, Jiska Ristori, Stefania Bonadonna, Rosario Pivonello, Maria Cristina Meriggiola, Francesco Lombardo, Giovanna Motta, Chiara Michela Crespi, Maddalena Mosconi, Alessandro Oppo, Silvia Federici, Luca Bruno, Nunzia Verde, Alessandra Lami, Emanuela Bologna, Rosaria Varì, Maria Teresa Pagano, Luciana Giordani, Paola Matarrese, Flavia Chiarotti, Alessandra Daphne Fisher, Marina Pierdominici
{"title":"Dietary Habits, Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults in Italy: A Voluntary Sampling Observational Study.","authors":"Carmela Santangelo, Matteo Marconi, Angela Ruocco, Jiska Ristori, Stefania Bonadonna, Rosario Pivonello, Maria Cristina Meriggiola, Francesco Lombardo, Giovanna Motta, Chiara Michela Crespi, Maddalena Mosconi, Alessandro Oppo, Silvia Federici, Luca Bruno, Nunzia Verde, Alessandra Lami, Emanuela Bologna, Rosaria Varì, Maria Teresa Pagano, Luciana Giordani, Paola Matarrese, Flavia Chiarotti, Alessandra Daphne Fisher, Marina Pierdominici","doi":"10.3390/nu16183139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals continue to experience harassment and discrimination across various aspects of life, significantly impacting their physical and mental health. The scarcity of data on their general health, particularly regarding dietary habits, remains a challenge in developing effective healthcare strategies for this population. To address this gap, we analyzed selected dietary habits, physical activity (PA), and body mass index (BMI) among Italian TGD adults compared to the Italian general population (IGP). An online anonymous survey was conducted via the Computer Assisted Web Interviewing technique from June 2020 to June 2021. Participants were enrolled through clinical centers and TGD organizations. Data from 959 TGD adults were analyzed using chi-squared tests and logistic regression models. Key findings indicated that approximately 70% of TGD individuals consumed fewer servings of fruit and vegetables (FV) than recommended (five or more servings per day). Although red meat consumption was lower overall, a greater percentage of TGD individuals reported consuming more than three servings per week. Additionally, 58% of TGD participants indicated that they did not engage in any PA, compared to 36% of the IGP. Notably, significant differences in BMI were identified, with higher rates of overweight and obesity among TGD individuals assigned female at birth. These results underscore the urgent need for tailored nutritional guidelines and inclusive public health strategies to meet the specific health needs of the Italian TGD population. Expanding access to targeted interventions could contribute to improving overall well-being in this marginalized group.</p>","PeriodicalId":19486,"journal":{"name":"Nutrients","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435112/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142351206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Phytochemical Characterization of Bilberries and Their Potential as a Functional Ingredient to Mitigate Ochratoxin A Toxicity in Cereal-Based Products. 山桑子的植物化学特性及其作为功能性成分减轻谷物类产品中赭曲霉毒素 A 毒性的潜力。
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183137
Denisia Pașca, Massimo Frangiamone, Luciano Mangiapelo, Pilar Vila-Donat, Oana Mîrza, Ana-Maria Vlase, Doina Miere, Lorena Filip, Jordi Mañes, Felicia Loghin, Lara Manyes
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Effect of Purified Resveratrol Butyrate Ester Monomers against Hypertension after Maternal High-Fructose Intake in Adult Offspring. 纯化的白藜芦醇丁酸酯单体对母体摄入高果糖后成年后代高血压的影响
IF 4.8 2区 医学
Nutrients Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183132
You-Lin Tain, Chih-Yao Hou, Hong-Tai Tzeng, Shu-Fen Lin, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien, Wei-Chia Lee, Kay L H Wu, Hong-Ren Yu, Julie Y H Chan, Chien-Ning Hsu
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