Diet in Prevention and Treatment of Endometriosis: Current State of Knowledge
AbstractPurpose of ReviewEndometriosis (EM) is a chronic gynecological disease that affects about 10% of women worldwide. It is characterized by the implantation of endometrial cells at ectopic sites. The most common symptom of EM is painful menstruation, which can often lead to chronic pelvic pain that significantly worsens the quality of life. Because some disease-related processes, such as inflammation, hormonal activity, menstrual cycle, or prostaglandin metabolism, can be modified by diet, nutrition may have a significant impact on development and treatment of EM. The purpose of this article was to overview the curren...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - February 7, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Ultra-processed Food and Obesity: What Is the Evidence?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewObesity is a growing global healthcare concern. A proposed driver is the recent increase in ultra-processed food (UPF) intake. However, disagreement surrounds the concept of UPF, the strength of evidence, and suggested mechanisms. Therefore, this review aimed to critically appraise the evidence on UPF and obesity.Recent FindingsObservational studies demonstrate positive associations between UPF intake, weight gain, and overweight/obesity, more clearly in adults than children/adolescents. This is supported by high-quality clinical data. Several mechanisms are proposed, but current understanding is i...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - January 31, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Evaluation of Aflatoxins Occurrence and Exposure in Cereal-Based Baby Foods: An Update Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe first stages of human life, which include the fetal period, infancy, and early childhood, are the most critical for human growth and development. This is the most vulnerable phase to health challenges due to the immature immune system and rapid development. Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, fumonisins, zearalenone, and deoxynivalenol are secondary metabolites secreted by various fungal species, primarily Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, and Alternaria. Aflatoxins are one of the major mycotoxins produced in cereals and cereal-based foods by several species of Asp...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - January 29, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
The Effect of Dietary Patterns on Reducing Falls and Falls Risk in Adults: A Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewFalls are a major global public health issue and the second cause of unintentional injury death. Nutrition may be an important factor for falls prevention in adults, but most previous studies examined the associations between single nutrients and falls. The use of dietary patterns is an alternative method to measure whole diet and its relationship with health outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review all evidence relating to dietary pattern impacts on falls and/or falls risk in adults.Recent FindingsThis systematic review was registered on the PROSPERO (CRD42020171987). Four databases ...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - January 9, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
A Therapeutic Approach in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Plant-Based Dietary Models and Associated Parameters
AbstractPurpose of ReviewChronic kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide today. Nutrition and nutrition-related factors have a very important role in both the prevention and management of the disease. Plant-based dietary practices are one of the promising approaches to chronic kidney disease. This review aims to examine the potential benefits and risks of plant-based diet models on symptoms and indices used in diet quality in chronic kidney disease.Recent FindingsRecently, a growing body of evidence has shown that, unlike animal-based diets, diets rich in plant-based nutrients may play an active role...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Functional Food Chemical Ingredient Strategies for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Hepatic Fibrosis: Chemical Properties, Health Benefits, Action, and Application
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe liver is an important digestive gland in the body. Lifestyle and dietary habits are increasingly damaging our liver, leading to various diseases and health problems. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most serious liver disease problems in the world. Diet is one of the important factors in maintaining liver health. Functional foods and their components have been identified as novel sources of potential preventive agents in the prevention and treatment of liver disease in daily life. However, the effects of functional components derived from small molecules in food o...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Physiological Characteristics, Dietary Intake, and Supplement Use in Sport Climbing
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAs sport climbing has become an Olympic sport and keeps gaining in popularity, there is growing interest in the role of diet and the effect of dietary supplements on climbing performance. The aim of this review is to provide an insight into the dietary intake of climbers and discuss ergogenic aids that could improve their performance.Recent FindingsLimited information is available regarding the dietary intake and eating habits of climbers, and the studies conducted are few and far between. The diet of climbers is apparently suboptimal, with inadequate energy intakes often owning to insufficient car...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - December 19, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
A Scoping Review of Studies Evaluating the Healthiness of Street Food Vendors
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis scoping review investigates the available tools for monitoring the healthiness of the food sold at street food outlets globally.Recent FindingsSeveral tools were identified that have been used to evaluate the healthiness of street food outlets; however, these tools are not applicable globally, do not provide simple measures for evaluating the healthiness of foods sold, and generally have not been used across more than one study. The development of a comprehensive tool for measuring the healthiness of the street food environment that can be used across different jurisdictions and with different...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - December 8, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Greasing the Wheels of Pharmacotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: the Role of Natural Polyphenols
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe main purpose of this review, mainly based on preclinical studies, is to summarize the pharmacological and biochemical evidence regarding natural polyphenols against colorectal cancer and highlight areas that require future research.Recent FindingsTypically, colorectal cancer is a potentially preventable and curable cancer arising from benign precancerous polyps found in the colon ’s inner lining. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, with a lifetime risk of approximately 4 to 5%. Genetic background and environmental factors play major roles in the pathogenesis of colorectal cance...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - December 2, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Dietary and Lifestyle Risk Factors of Obesity Among Young Adults: A Scoping Review of Observational Studies
AbstractPurpose of ReviewObesity is a growing public health concern worldwide, especially among young adults. This scoping review aims to identify and summarize the current evidence on dietary and lifestyle risk factors associated with obesity among young adults.Recent FindingsA scoping review was performed using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A systematic search of five electronic databases published from inception to October 2023 was conducted. A total of 46 observational studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The findings suggest that high intake of energy-dense foods, unhealthy eating habits, p...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - December 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Barriers and Facilitators for the Donation and Acceptance of Human Breast milk: A Scoping Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewHuman milk is the best source of nutrients for all infants. When a mother ’s own milk is unavailable, the World Health Organization suggests using donor human milk for premature neonates with or without medical complications. Exploring the barriers and facilitators for breast milk donation and its acceptability is essential for developing this intervention. A scoping re view was conducted based on a methodological framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley (Int J Soc Res Methodol 8:19–32,2005). A search was conducted in PubMed (NCBI), CINAHL (EBSCO), and Web of Science (Elsevier). A two-stage...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 24, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
New Insights into Prospective Health Potential of ω-3 PUFAs
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDocosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid are the two essential long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) promoting human health which are obtained from diet or supplementation. The eicosanoids derived from ω-6 and ω-3 PUFAs have opposite characteristics of pro- and anti-inflammatory activities. The proinflammatory effects of ω-6 PUFAs are behind the path ology of the adverse health conditions of PUFA metabolism like cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and inflammatory diseases. A balanced ω-6 to ω-3 ratio of 1–4:1 is critical to prevent the associated disord...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 23, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Salt Behind the Scenes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSodium is vital for human health. High salt intake is a global health problem and is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Recent evidence suggests that both innate and adaptive immune systems are affected by sodium. In general, excess salt intake drives immune cells toward a pro-inflammatory phenotype. The incidence of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is steadily increasing. As excess salt induces a pro-inflammatory state, increased salt intake may have impacts on autoimmune diseases. The relationship between salt in...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 18, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Social Media-Delivered Lifestyle Interventions Among Individuals Living with Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThere is a lack of synthesized evidence on social media-delivered lifestyle interventions for managing and preventing diabetes. This scoping review aims to evaluate recently reported lifestyle interventions delivered on social media for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes.Recent FindingsTwelve studies were included in this review. A team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals coordinated most interventions, half of which lasted for 6 months, and used a combination of videos, texts, images or audio to deliver the educational materials. The glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level improve...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 17, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Diet-Related Risk Factors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in Italian Prisoners: B.A.C.I. (Benessere All ’interno delle Carceri Italiane, Well-Being Inside the Italian Prisons) Project by the Italian Society of Penitentiary Medicine and Public Health (S.I.M.S.Pe. Società Italiana di Medicina e Sanità Penitenziaria)
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe review aims to present an overview of inmate health, focusing on lifestyle-related diseases, physical activity levels, and nutritional status. It also presents the B.A.C.I. (Benessere All ’interno delle Carceri Italiane, well-being inside the Italian prisons) project, which aims to offers an innovative path of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) related to unhealthy lifestyles in prisons in the Campania region, Italy.Recent FindingsThe global prison population has risen by 24% since the year 2000, with over 10.77 million people detained worldwide in 2021. I...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - November 10, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
