{"title":"Probiotics and medical nutrition therapy.","authors":"Amy C Brown, Ana Valiere","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Probiotics have been defined by The Food Agricultural Organization/World Health Organization (FAO/WHO) as \"live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit to the host.\" They have been used for centuries in the form of dairy-based fermented products, but the potential use of probiotics as a form of medical nutrition therapy has not received formal recognition. A detailed literature review (from 1950 through February 2004) of English-language articles was undertaken to find articles showing a relationship between probiotic use and medical conditions. Medical conditions that have been reportedly treated or have the potential to be treated with probiotics include diarrhea, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), cancer, depressed immune function, inadequate lactase digestion, infant allergies, failure-to-thrive, hyperlipidemia, hepatic diseases, Helicobacter pylori infections, genitourinary tract infections, and others. The use of probiotics should be further investigated for possible benefits and side-effects in patients affected by these medical conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"7 2","pages":"56-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1482314/pdf/nihms7596.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40917497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Apples in the American diet.","authors":"Nancy Lewis, Jaime Ruud","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Apples play an important role in the American diet. They are among the most popular fruits consumed in the United States and are well recognized for their flavor and nutrition. In the last three decades, per capita consumption of processed apples has increased and consumption of fresh apples has declined. Apples are a major food source of flavonoids, antioxidants known for their free radical-scavenging properties. Increasing evidence from in vitro, in vivo, and epidemiologic studies suggest that flavonoids found in apples may be protective against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"7 2","pages":"82-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40917498","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}
{"title":"The power of a balanced diet and lifestyle in preventing cardiovascular disease.","authors":"Rachel Herder, Barbara Demmig-Adams","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We examine the physiologic changes involved in the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as multiple dietary and lifestyle factors that either promote or prevent CVD. Dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated, and trans fats), antioxidants, and carbohydrates, as well as alcohol consumption, exercise, smoking, and infections, are evaluated. Epidemiologic studies and clinical trials are discussed in light of the underlying mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"7 2","pages":"46-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40917549","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}
{"title":"Enzyme replacement as an effective treatment for the common symptoms of complex carbohydrate intolerance.","authors":"Barbara Levine, Steven Weisman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Complex carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet. However, many people suffer from varying degrees of carbohydrate intolerance, resulting in embarrassing gastrointestinal symptoms and avoidance of these components of a healthy diet. To facilitate awareness and discussion, we propose the phrase \"complex carbohydrate intolerance\" (CCI) as a broad term to encompass the range of symptoms associated with carbohydrate intolerance. While various treatments offer symptomatic relief, enzyme replacement therapy targets the cause of the problem: an enzyme deficiency. The enzyme, alpha-galactosidase, currently only found in the over-the-counter product, Beano, may be an effective preventative treatment for CCI.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"7 2","pages":"75-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40917552","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}
{"title":"The medicinal uses of poi.","authors":"Amy C Brown, Ana Valiere","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Poi is a pasty starch made from the cooked, mashed corm of the taro plant (Colocasia esculenta L.). Originating in Asia, this root crop is now found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions and was a major dietary staple in the Pacific islands. We hypothesize that poi has potential use as a probiotic-defined by FAO/WHO as, \"live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit to the host.\" No scientific studies have explored the possibility of poi being used as a probiotic in medical nutrition therapy, however, an investigator determined that the predominant bacteria in poi are Lactococcus lactis (95%) and Lactobacilli (5%), both of which are lactic acid-producing bacteria. This investigator also reported that poi contains significantly more of these bacteria per gram than yogurt. To determine if poi is beneficial for certain health conditions, a literature search was conducted to find all available research studies in which poi was used as a complementary treatment. Documented evidence suggests that poi shows promise for use in infants with allergies or failure-to-thrive. However, to support previous findings, more research needs to be conducted with poi and its potential use as a probiotic.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"7 2","pages":"69-74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1482315/pdf/nihms7594.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40917553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Healthy diet--counseling.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"6 3","pages":"142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24407818","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}
{"title":"Why milk matters: questions and answers for professionals.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"6 3","pages":"140-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24407816","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}
{"title":"Physical activity and good nutrition: essential elements to prevent chronic diseases and obesity 2003.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as adverse health conditions such as obesity are preventable. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to these conditions. The article assesses the benefits of physical activity and good nutrition on chronic disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"6 3","pages":"135-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24407819","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}
{"title":"Routine vitamin supplementation to prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on routine vitamin supplementation to prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease and the supporting scientific evidence. The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against the use of supplements of vitamins A, C, or E; multivitamins with folic acid; or antioxidant combinations for the prevention of cancer or cardiovascular disease. Also, the USPSTF recommends against the use of beta-carotene supplements, either alone or in combination, for the prevention of cancer or cardiovascular disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"6 3","pages":"102-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24407808","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}
{"title":"Evidence-based nutrition principles and recommendations for the treatment and prevention of diabetes.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Registered dieticians experienced in developing nutrition therapy for diabetes management have an important role to play in providing medical nutrition therapy. This article provides specific recommendations for nutrition therapy in the management of diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":83835,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University","volume":"6 3","pages":"115-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24407810","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}