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Understanding the role of diet for human health: a call for omic-based approaches in nutritional epidemiology Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Giuseppe Grosso
Published in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Vol. 75, No. 1, 2024)
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Dietary aflatoxins exposure, environmental enteropathy, and their relation with childhood stunting Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Markos Makiso Urugo, Tilahun A. Teka, Tefera Belachew Lema, Janerose Nasimiyu Lusweti, Jasmina Djedjibegovíc, Carl Lachat, Kokeb Tesfamariam, Addisalem Mesfin, Tess Astatkie, Mosaad A. Abdel-Wahhab
Childhood stunting is a global phenomenon affecting more than 149 million children under the age of 5 worldwide. Exposure to aflatoxins (AFs) in utero, during breastfeeding, and consumption of cont...
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Low-carbohydrate dietary score and the incidence of metabolically unhealthy phenotype based on BMI status: a cohort study Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Mahdieh Golzarand, Soroush Masrouri, Soroush Soraneh, Nazanin Moslehi, Parvin Mirmiran, Fereidoun Azizi
There is scarce research focusing on the relationship between the low-carbohydrate dietary score and the development of a metabolically unhealthy phenotype. Therefore, this cohort study was designe...
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Dietary chlorogenic acid alleviates high-fat diet-induced steatotic liver disease by regulating metabolites and gut microbiota Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Yujuan Yu, Fumao Zeng, Peiheng Han, Li Zhang, Ling Yang, Feng Zhou, Qing Liu, Zheng Ruan
The high-fat diet would lead to excessive fat storage in the liver to form metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and the trend is burgeoning. The aim of the study is to ...
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The interaction between magnesium intake, the genetic variant INSR rs1799817 and colorectal cancer risk in a Korean population: a case-control study Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Linh Thi Dieu Nguyen, Madhawa Gunathilake, Jeonghee Lee, Jae Hwan Oh, Hee Jin Chang, Dae Kyung Sohn, Aesun Shin, Jeongseon Kim
Magnesium may have a significant impact on the development of cancer. However, the relationship between magnesium intake and the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) is unclear. Therefore, we evaluated ...
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Consumption of foods with a higher degree of processing is associated with overweight and abdominal obesity in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Elaine Estevam, Leidjaira Lopes Juvanhol, Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro, Maria Sônia Lopes Duarte, Solange Silveira Pereira, Eliana Carla Gomes de Souza
This study evaluated food consumption according to its degree of processing and its relationship with body adiposity in 218 women with breast cancer. Food consumption was categorised according to t...
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The effects of a fibre-enriched bakery product on glucose, insulin values and appetite. A pilot randomised cross-over trial Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 V. Ponzo, D. Ojeda-Mercado, C. Finocchiaro, I. Goitre, E. Favaro, L. Lamberti, S. Bo
Brewers spent grain (BSG) is a valuable source of arabinoxylans with potential beneficial effects on glucose values. This pilot randomised crossover double-blind trial compared the effects of panet...
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Nuts and seeds consumption impact on adolescent obesity: sex-specific associations from 2003 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Yaqin Yang, Duo Zhang, Baiying Chen, Xinyan Huang
The nutritional benefits and immunological advantages of consuming nuts and seeds are well-established. However, the link between nuts and seeds consumption and the susceptibility of being overweig...
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Assessment of Mediterranean diet adherence and comparison with Italian dietary guidelines: a study of over 10,000 adults from 2019 to 2022 Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Sofia Lotti, Antonia Napoletano, Marta Tristan Asensi, Giuditta Pagliai, Ilaria Giangrandi, Barbara Colombini, Monica Dinu, Francesco Sofi
Despite the many well-documented benefits of the Mediterranean diet (MD), many Mediterranean countries seem to be moving away from it. The aim of this study was to investigate the MD adherence in 1...
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Time restricted eating and depression: a psychological perspective Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Shalom N. Jaffe, Eleanor L. McGlinchey
Published in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Ultra-processed food intake and food allergy in children and adolescents Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Elaine Cristina de Almeida Kotchetkoff, Fabiola Isabel Suano-Souza, Daniela Neri Gama de Almeida, Talita Lemos Neves Barreto, Raquel Bicudo Mendonça, Roseli Oselka Saccardo Sarni
This study aimed to describe the dietary intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) by children and adolescents with food allergy (FA) and to verify a possible association between the UPF intake with cl...
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Is variety more important than quantity of fruits and vegetables in relation to cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality? Results from a prospective cohort study Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Asma Kazemi, Mahdieh Golzarand, Sara Shojaei-Zarghani, Siavash Babajafari, Parvin Mirmiran, Fereidoun Azizi
We aimed to prospectively assess the association between variety and quantity of fruits and vegetables (FV) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) incidence and mortality due to the limited evidence. Ou...
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Resveratrol improves diabetic kidney disease by modulating the gut microbiota-short chain fatty acids axis in db/db mice Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Hongjia Yan, Yi Zhang, Xiaoqian Lin, Juan Huang, Fuwei Zhang, Caiyu Chen, Hongmei Ren, Shuo Zheng, Jian Yang, Suocheng Hui
Diabetic kidney disease is associated with the dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and its metabolites. db/db mice were fed chow diet with or without 0.4% resveratrol for 12 weeks, after which the gut ...
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Are eco-sustainable dietary patterns associated with impulsiveness? An insight from Italy Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Maria Elena Navarra, Floriana Bertaina, Alessandro Piedimonte, Alessandro Mauro, Federica Scarpina
Impulsivity is known to influence food choices. We explored possible differences in its expression between individuals with or without an eco-sustainable diet and its relationship with cognitions a...
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Analysis of ingredient list and nutrient composition of plant-based burgers available in the global market Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Paula Franca, Anna Paola Pierucci, Fatma Boukid
The nutrient composition of plant-based burgers is a key factor when making their purchase/consumption decision to maintain a balanced diet. For this reason, ingredient list and nutritional informa...
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Comparison of vitamin C and flavanones between freshly squeezed orange juices and commercial 100% orange juices from four European countries Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Francisco J. Salar, Paola Sánchez-Bravo, Pedro Mena, Montaña Cámara, Cristina García-Viguera
Knowing the true levels of nutrients and dietary bioactives in fruit juices at the point of consumption is key to properly understand their potential health benefits. The objective was to character...
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Effect of fibre fortification of low FODMAP pasta Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Jonas J. Atzler, Emily C. Crofton, Aylin W. Sahin, Lilit Ispiryan, Eimear Gallagher, Emanuele Zannini, Elke K. Arendt
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition affecting the digestive system and can be triggered by several different factors, including diet. To ease symptoms of IBS, a diet low in fermentable ol...
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Designing and evaluating a Nutritional Assessment and Intervention Kiosk for mother-child dyad to combat double burden of malnutrition Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Shyamli Thakur, Mansi Gauniyal, Samir Bhargava, Ashish Joshi, H. Chitme, Manmohan Singhal
The study protocol focuses on DBM, proposing a preventive strategy for mother-child pairs that would be accessible, affordable, sustainable, and human-centred. The aim is to guide the development o...
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Weaning, food allergens and potential risk factors for delayed introduction: a cross-sectional study Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Luca Pecoraro, Giovanni Chiaffoni, Fulvio Nisi, Cosetta Gamboni, Elisabetta Chiocca, Ileana Luglio, Federica Rossi, Paola Accorsi, Giorgio Piacentini, Angelo Pietrobelli
Much evidence supports that the early introduction of allergenic foods in weaning is useful to prevent food allergies later in life. Real life is often different, with factors related to mothers an...
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Nutrient profile of packaged foods according to the degree of processing Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Catarina Vale, Carla Almeida, José Azevedo, Patrícia Padrão
An increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) leads to a rising prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases. This study aims to characterise the nutrient profile of white-label pre-pac...
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Alterations in the sequence and bioactivity of food-derived oligopeptides during simulated gastrointestinal digestion and absorption: a review Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Wanlu Liu, Kexin Li, Shengjuan Yu, Zhen Wang, He Li, Xinqi Liu
Food-derived oligopeptides (FOPs) exhibit various bioactivities. However, little was known about their sequence changes in the gastrointestinal tract and the effect of changes on bioactivities. FOP...
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Comparison of the low-calorie DASH diet and a low-calorie diet on serum TMAO concentrations and gut microbiota composition of adults with overweight/obesity: a randomized control trial Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Zhipeng Diao, Jalall Molludi, Hawal Latef Fateh, Sara Moradi
This study compares two diets, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and a Low-Calorie Diet on Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels and gut microbiota. 120 obese adults were randomly alloc...
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Genetic variation in TAS2R38 bitterness receptor is associated with body composition in Korean females Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Yi-Seul Jo, Jeong-Hwa Choi
Bitterness-receptor gene TAS2R38 is associated with taste sensitivity and dietary behaviour, and is known to play a critical role in adiposity. However, evidence regarding body composition from a l...
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Correction Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12
Published in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Vol. 74, No. 8, 2023)
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Decreasing adherence to the Mediterranean diet: health and environmental foe Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Justyna Godos
Published in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Vol. 74, No. 8, 2023)
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods and eight-year risk of death from all causes and noncommunicable diseases in the ELSA-Brasil cohort Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Fernanda Marcelina Silva, Luana Giatti, Maria de Jesus Mendes da Fonseca, Luisa Campos Caldeira Brant, Maria de Fátima Haueisen Sander Diniz, Maria del Carmen Bisi Molina, Sheila Maria Alvim de Matos, Alvaro Vigo, Sandhi Maria Barreto
Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is associated with higher incidences of many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and death from all causes. However, the association between UPF and...
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Adherence to a Mediterranean type of diet in the world: a geographical analysis based on a systematic review of 57 studies with 1,125,560 participants Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Evangelia Damigou, Antigoni Faka, Matina Kouvari, Costas Anastasiou, Rena I. Kosti, Christos Chalkias, Demosthenes Panagiotakos
This systematic review aimed to assess the level and time-trends of adherence to Mediterranean-type diets (MTD) among the general population, globally. According to Preferred Reporting Items for Sy...
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Ginger for treating nausea and vomiting: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Zhongyu Li, Jiao Wu, Jinjie Song, Yandong Wen
Ginger may be a potential remedy for nausea and vomiting. This review aimed to assess the reporting and methodological quality, and integrate the evidence in this field. A total of fifteen meta-ana...
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In vitro evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of the nutraceutical formulation AminoDefence Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Bianca Papotti, Mattia Dessena, Maria Pia Adorni, Davide Paleari, Laura Rinaldi, Franco Bernini
Immune system (IS) functionality is warranted by inter-dependent processes that balance body defences without exceeding in inflammation. An ideal nutraceutical approach should sustain the protectiv...
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Incidence of traffic light labelling on noncommunicable diseases: a roadmap for achieving sustainable development Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Michelle López-Sánchez, Yenny Moreno - Salazar, Josselyn Cuenca, Jackeline Ortega, Rubén Román – Aguirre
The production and diversity of the supply of food products has grown exponentially in recent decades, along with the increase in cardiovascular diseases associated with poor diet. Among the factor...
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Dietary regulation of intestinal stem cells in health and disease Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Hancheng Fan, Jiaqiang Wu, Kangping Yang, Chaoyi Xiong, Siyi Xiong, Xingwu Wu, Zheng Fang, Jing Zhu, Jialyu Huang
Diet is a critical regulator for physiological metabolism and tissue homeostasis, with a close relation to health and disease. As an important organ for digestion and absorption, the intestine come...
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Effects of betaine supplementation on inflammatory markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Jiaoyang Xu, Zizheng Nie, Xinyi Qiu, Jianyun Zhang, Shufen Han
Several studies have suggested that betaine is closely related to inflammatory biomarkers that contribute to the development of metabolic diseases, but the effect remains controversial. This meta-a...
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Gut-liver axis: may prebiotics play a role? Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Samuele Laudani, Giuseppe Grosso
Published in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Vol. 74, No. 7, 2023)
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Fructooligosaccharides and galactooligosaccharides improve hepatic steatosis via gut microbiota-brain axis modulation Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Rodrigo Soares da Silva, Ingrid Prata Mendonça, Igor Henrique Rodrigues de Paiva, José Roberto Botelho de Souza, Christina Alves Peixoto
Studies have shown that gut dysbiosis is associated with the steatotic liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction (MALSD) and its severity. This study evaluated the effects of two commerci...
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Healthy plant-based diet might be inversely associated with gastric precancerous lesions: new evidence from a case-control study based on dietary pattern and fecal metabolic profiling Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Wenli Cheng, Xiao Lin, Tingting Wang, Xiaohui Zhang, Fang Xu, Li Wang, Min Wang, Meng Zhang, Tao Xia, Daoming Zhang, Shiqing Qian, Wanshui Yang, Anla Hu, Min Tang, Xiangpeng Hu, Yalei Wang, Qihong Zhao
Preventing the progression of gastric precancerous lesions (GPLs) can reduce the morbidity and mortality of gastric cancer (GC). The preventive effect of a plant-based diet on cancers has been wide...
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Postprandial amino acid response after the ingestion of pea protein, milk protein, casein and a casein–pea blend, in healthy older adults Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Lotte van Dam, Alwine Kardinaal, Julien Troupin, Audrey Boulier, Manon Hiolle, Ron Wehrens, Marco Mensink
To identify the potential anabolic properties of a dairy-plant protein blend as compared to single plant-based and single dairy protein, the postprandial amino acid (AA) response of pea protein, mi...
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Prospective association between fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes amongst Chinese adults: the China Health and Nutrition Survey Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Caifeng Wu, Pingping Liu, Zhanpeng Yuan
This study aimed to prospectively explore the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk amongst 13,175 Chinese adults. Cox proportional hazards models wer...
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Greater fruit and vegetables consumption, and adherence to a Mediterranean type of diet reduces the risk for asthma in children; a systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 George Antonogeorgos, Christos Kogias, Konstantinos Douros, Demosthenes Panagiotakos
The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between the consumption of fruits, vegetables and adherence to the Mediterranean diet with childhood asthma development and severity. A s...
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Assessing the causal association between dietary vitamin intake and lymphoma risk: a Mendelian randomisation study Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Mingming Zhou, Junfen Xia, Xiaolin Chen, Tiantian Wu, Kedi Xu, Yuanlin Zou, Shaobo Zhang, Pengxia Guo, Haoqing Cheng, Saba Fida, Chunhua Song
Observational studies of diet-related vitamins and lymphoma risk results were inconsistent. Our study aimed to estimate the causality between dietary vitamin intake and lymphoma through a Mendelian...
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Limosilactobacillus reuteri BIO7251 administration improves metabolic phenotype in obese mice fed a high fat diet: an inter-organ crosstalk between gut, adipose tissue and nervous system Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Anne Abot, Nicolas Pomié, Gwendoline Astre, Fety Jaomanjaka, Pierre Marchand, Patrice D. Cani, Nathalie Roudier, Claude Knauf
Gut microbiota is implicated in the control of host physiology by releasing bioactive actors that could exert a direct or indirect effect on tissue. A dysfunction of the gut microbiota to tissue ax...
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Higher caffeine consumption is associated with insufficient sleep time in Brazilian adults (CUME study) Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Carolynne Martins Teixeira, Josefina Bressan, Arieta Carla Gualandi Leal, Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro, Leidjaira Lopes Juvanhol, Adriano Marçal Pimenta, Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff
We aimed to evaluate the association between caffeine intake and sleep time in Brazilian adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 6,356 participants from the Cohort of Universities of ...
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Platelet hyperactivity: a comparison of water-soluble, bioactive compound levels in commercial tomato products and water-soluble tomato concentrate, a supplement with an approved EFSA antiplatelet health effect Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Luca Sandei, Emanuela Cocconi, Carlotta Stingone, Maria Teresa Rapacciuolo, Francesco De Sio, Rosanna Vitelli, Andres Moreno Barreto, David Sutherland, Jonathan Hawkins
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the concentration of water-soluble bioactive compounds in tomato products (polyphenols profile, water-soluble vitamins and nucleophilic substances)...
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In vitro study of potential prebiotic properties of monovarietal extra virgin olive oils Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Chiara Salvesi, M. Magdalena Coman, Francisco A. Tomás-Barberán, Dennis Fiorini, Stefania Silvi
Olive oil, essential ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, is attracting a growing interest due to increasing evidence on its beneficial effects on human health. This study investigated whether ext...
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Intra-uterine exposure to lower maternal haemoglobin concentration is associated with impaired cognitive function in stunted adolescents: results from a 17-year longitudinal cohort study in Indonesia Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Muhammad Asrullah, Hastrin Hositanisita, Monique L’Hoir, Siti Muslimatun, Edith JM Feskens, Alida Melse-Boonstra
The long-term impact of maternal anaemia on cognitive performance remains unknown. Indonesian longitudinal cohort data of 363 paired pregnant mothers and their 10–14-year-old offspring were used to...
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Vitamin C supplementation showed greater effects on systolic blood pressure in hypertensive and diabetic patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Eazaz Lbban, Kee Kwon, Ammar Ashor, Blossom Stephan, Iskandar Idris, Kostas Tsintzas, Mario Siervo
Results from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) testing the effect of vitamin C supplementation on blood pressure (BP) have been inconsistent. This systematic review evaluated the effects of vitam...
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Curcumin potentiates the ErbB receptors inhibitor Afatinib for enhanced antitumor activity in malignant mesothelioma Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-03 Monica Benvenuto, Daniela Nardozi, Camilla Palumbo, Chiara Focaccetti, Raffaele Carrano, Valentina Angiolini, Loredana Cifaldi, Valeria Lucarini, Patrizia Mancini, Bora Kërpi, Walter Currenti, Roberto Bei, Laura Masuelli
Several attempts have been made to develop targeted therapies for malignant mesothelioma (MM), an aggressive tumour with a poor prognosis. In this study we evaluated whether Curcumin (CUR) potentia...
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Association of carbohydrate intake from different sources with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among chronic kidney disease populations: assessment of 1999–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participation Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Xiao-Lu Ou Yang, Shi-Hao Ni, Jin Li, Xiao-Jiao Zhang, Si-Jing Li, Yue Li, Shu-Ning Sun, Xing-Ling He, Wen-Jie Long, Ling-Jun Wang, Zhong-Qi Yang, Lu Lu
This study analysed the data from the NHANES (1999–2018) to examine how different sources of carbohydrate intake affected the all-cause and cardiovascular mortality of 11,302 chronic kidney disease...
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Fermented foods and beverages: a potential in situ vitamin B12 biofortification – a literature review Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Marcelo Gomes Soares, Gabriel Cicalese Bevilaqua, Érika Maria Marcondes Tassi, Vivian Consuelo Reolon Schmidt
Abstract Millions of dollars have been increasingly spent on plant-based diets. Considering that vitamin B12 is obtained from the consumption of animal-derived foods, new sources of vitamin B12 and methods of food fortification are being eagerly sought. Therefore, this work aims to evaluate advances in situ fermentation processes of food and beverages produced on a large scale and industrial applications
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The associations between anthropometric characteristics and nutritional parameters in male elite rugby union players Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Adrián López-Jiménez, Luis Morán-Fagúndez, Ana M. Sánchez-Sánchez, María-Soledad Fernández-Pachón
Abstract The objective was to analyse the associations between anthropometric characteristics and diet in male rugby players according to the playing position. A cross-sectional study was developed. The forwards had higher body weight (107 kg) and fat mass (FM; 12%) than the backs (87.8 kg and 8.47%, respectively) (p < 0.05). The quality of diet needs to improve (KIDMED value of 5.87 and 6.36 for forwards
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Vitexin and isovitexin delayed ageing and enhanced stress-resistance through the activation of the SKN-1/Nrf2 signaling pathway Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Mingfang Tao, Rong Li, Tingting Xu, Zhuo Zhang, Dan Zheng, Zhenzhen Xia, Ting Wu, Siyi Pan, Xiaoyun Xu
Abstract Vitexin and isovitexin, as potential SKN-1/Nrf2 (SKN-1 is a homologous protein of mammalian Nrf2) activators, extended lifespan and promoted healthspan in Caenorhabditis elegans. This study aims to elucidate the role of SKN-1/Nrf2 in vitexin and isovitexin-induced anti-aging and stress-resistance. Vitexin and isovitexin upregulated antioxidant gene and protein expressions, reduced ROS accumulation
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The probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS) in a fermented milk beverage survives the gastrointestinal tract of generally healthy U.S. Adults Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Chad M. Cook, Hiroshi Makino, Kosuke Kato, Traci Blonquist, Linda Derrig, Hideyuki Shibata
Abstract The probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (previously Lactobacillus casei) strain Shirota (LcS) has demonstrated its survivability in the gastrointestinal tract across populations in different countries. The objective of this study was to validate this survivability in the United States, where evidence is lacking. Faecal samples were collected from 26 healthy individuals (age: 32.0 ± 5
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An integrative analytical framework to identify healthy, impactful, and equitable foods: a case study on 100% orange juice Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Josh Erndt-Marino, Meghan O’Hearn, Giulia Menichetti
Abstract To identify healthy, impactful, and equitable foods, we combined health scores from six diverse nutrient profiling systems (NPS) into a meta-framework (meta-NPS) and paired this with dietary guideline adherence assessment via multilevel regression and poststratification. In a case-study format, a commonly debated beverage formulation – 100% orange juice (OJ) – was chosen to showcase the utility
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Low-no-calorie sweeteners exert marked compound-specific impact on the human gut microbiota ex vivo Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Pieter Van den Abbeele, Jonas Poppe, Stef Deyaert, Ieva Laurie, Thorsten Klaus Otto Gravert, Anna Abrahamsson, Aurélien Baudot, Kavita Karnik, Davide Risso
Abstract Low-no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) are used as sugar substitutes as part of strategies to reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to high sugar intake (e.g. type 2 diabetes (T2D)). This study investigated how a range of sweeteners [tagatose (TA)/maltitol (MA)/sorbitol (SO)/stevia (ST)/sucralose (SU)/acesulfame K (ACK)] impact the gut microbiota of T2D subjects and healthy human adults using
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Ellagic acid alleviates TNBS-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction by regulating mucin secretion and maintaining tight junction integrity in rats Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-16 Bo Peng, Linyun Xue, Qian Yu, Tian Zhong
Abstract In the present study, the mechanism of ellagic acid (EA) in alleviated ulcerative colitis (UC) was investigated. Twenty-four SD rats were randomly distributed into three treatment groups: (1) control group, (2) UC group, and (3) UC + EA group. Samples were collected for analysis after a 15-day trial period. We found that EA mitigated the colitis symptoms in TNBS-treated rats. Besides, EA decreased
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Evaluation of eating habits by 7-day food record: web-PC vs. traditional paper format Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-16 Marilena Vitale, Valentina Bruno, Giovanna D’Abbronzo, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Lutgarda Bozzetto, Giuseppe Scidà, Giovanni Annuzzi
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of a web-based 7-day food-record using METADIETA-web link (Meteda s.r.l.) – a professional software used in nutritional practice and research – compared with the traditional paper format. Twenty-six healthy adults of both sexes were recruited in this cross-over study based on the number coming from the sample size calculation, and randomly
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Normal diet ameliorates obesity more safely and effectively than ketogenic diet does in high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse based on gut microbiota and lipid metabolism Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Yunlong Dong, Hongjie Song, Andrew J. Holmes, Jiabao Yan, Cuiru Ren, Ying Zhang, Wei Zhao, Jianhui Yuan, Yuyang Cheng, David Raubenheimer, Zhenwei Cui
Abstract Growing evidence supports the efficacy of ketogenic diets for inducing weight loss, but there are also potential health risks due to their unbalanced nutrient composition. We aim at assessing relative effectiveness of a balanced diet and ketogenic diet for reversing metabolic syndrome in a diet-induced C57BL/6J mouse model. Mice were fed high-fat diet to induce obesity. Obese individuals were
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Cross-linked phosphorylated RS4 wheat starch reduces glucose and insulin responses after 3 days of pre-feeding in healthy adults: an acute, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Thomas M. S. Wolever, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Paul A. Seib, Janice E. Campbell, Alexandra L. Jenkins
Abstract When this project was designed, there was no evidence that adding resistant starch to available carbohydrate (avCHO) reduced glycaemic and insulinaemic responses (GIR). We compared GIR elicited by a cookie containing cross-linked phosphorylated RS4 wheat starch (Fibersym®) (RS4XL) versus an avCHO-matched control-cookie (CC) after n = 15 adults had consumed RS4XL or CC daily for 3-days using
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Alterations of gut microbiome and metabolism induced by inulin associated with weight loss in obese female mice Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Zeang Wu, Mei Zhang, Yuhong Deng, Guangyuan Zhou, Meng Yang, Haixia Wang
Abstract Our previous work revealed the microbiota-dependent beneficial effects of inulin in obese male mice, but the effects in obese female mice were not determined. High-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese female mice were switched to normal diets and gavaged with normal saline or inulin for 10 weeks. Inulin supplementation significantly accelerated weight loss and reversed HFD-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis
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Effects of intake of Lactococcus cremoris subsp. cremoris FC on constipation symptoms and immune system in healthy participants with mild constipation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Masamichi Watanabe, Toshinari Maruo, Toshio Suzuki
Abstract This study evaluated the effect of Lactococcus cremoris subsp. cremoris FC (FC) on constipation symptoms and the immune system in healthy participants with mild constipation. Eighty-three participants were randomised into four groups with different doses: 50, 75, and 100 mg of freeze-dried FC (test) or corn starch (placebo). Defaecation frequency significantly increased in all test groups
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Public interest in weight loss and diet-related topics in Europe: an infodemiology study of Google trends data from 2004–2022 Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Hatice Merve Bayram, Arda Ozturkcan
Abstract Obesity is one of the largest health issues in Europe, and media can significantly impact obesity-related habits. This study aimed to determine the trends of public interest in weight loss, physical activity, diet, nutrition, healthy diet, healthy nutrition, optimum nutrition, healthy food, and a combination of weight loss + diet-related topics in Europe, using Google Trends data from 2004