AbstractBackground and objectivesWomen who breastfeed may experience long-term benefits for their health in addition to the more widely-appreciated effects on the breastfed child. Breastfeeding may induce long-term effects on biopsychosocial systems implicated in brain health. Also, due to diminished breastfeeding in the post-industrial era, it is important to understand the lifespan implications of breastfeeding for… Continue reading Women who #breastfeed exhibit #cognitive benefits after age 50
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Dietary #DHA prevents cognitive impairment and inflammatory gene expression in aged male rats fed a diet enriched with refined #carbohydrates
•A processed-foods diet (PD) impaired learning and memory in aged male rats. •PD increased inflammatory genes in the hippocampus and amygdala of aged rats. •DHA supplementation prevented memory deficits in PD-fed aged rats. •DHA supplementation ameliorated increases in inflammatory gene expression. •PD consumption led to increased weight gain in young and aged rats. AbstractThe consumption… Continue reading Dietary #DHA prevents cognitive impairment and inflammatory gene expression in aged male rats fed a diet enriched with refined #carbohydrates
#Diet-induced #fasting ghrelin elevation reflects the recovery of #insulin sensitivity and visceral adiposity regression
Lower fasting-ghrelin-levels (FGL) are associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome. We aimed to explore the dynamics of FGL during weight-loss and its metabolic and adiposity-related manifestations beyond weight-loss. MethodsA secondary analysis of a clinical trial where we randomized participants with abdominal-obesity/dyslipidemia to one of three diets: healthy-dietary-guidelines (HDG), Mediterranean diet (MED), or green-MED diet, all… Continue reading #Diet-induced #fasting ghrelin elevation reflects the recovery of #insulin sensitivity and visceral adiposity regression
Changes in #metabolic syndrome status are associated with altered risk of #pancreatic cancer: A nationwide cohort study
Background & AimsMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is reversible; however, the effect of changes in MetS status on pancreatic cancer risk is unknown. We aimed to investigate the effects of changes and persistence in MetS status on pancreatic cancer risk. MethodsThis nationwide cohort study included 8,203,492 adults without cancer who underwent two consecutive biennial health screenings provided… Continue reading Changes in #metabolic syndrome status are associated with altered risk of #pancreatic cancer: A nationwide cohort study
Could #glutathione depletion be the Trojan horse of #COVID-19 mortality?
Since the emergence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the death toll has been increasing daily. Many risk factors are associated with a high mortality rate in COVID-19. Establishment of a common pathway among these risk factors could improve our understanding of COVID-19 severity and mortality. This review aims at establishing this common pathway and its possible… Continue reading Could #glutathione depletion be the Trojan horse of #COVID-19 mortality?
#Zinc, Vitamin D and Vitamin C: Perspectives for #COVID-19 With a Focus on Physical Tissue Barrier Integrity
Some nutrients play key roles in maintaining the integrity and function of the immune system, presenting synergistic actions in steps determinant for the immune response. Among these elements, zinc and vitamins C and D stand out for having immunomodulatory functions and for playing roles in preserving physical tissue barriers. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, nutrients that… Continue reading #Zinc, Vitamin D and Vitamin C: Perspectives for #COVID-19 With a Focus on Physical Tissue Barrier Integrity
Effect of Long-Term Marine #Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on the Risk of Atrial #Fibrillation in Randomized Controlled Trials of Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some, but not all, large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of marine omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes have reported increased risks of atrial fibrillation (AF). The potential reasons for disparate findings may be dose related. Methods: The MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched for articles and abstracts published between January 1,… Continue reading Effect of Long-Term Marine #Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on the Risk of Atrial #Fibrillation in Randomized Controlled Trials of Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Adjunctive #dietary intervention for #bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet
To investigate the preliminary efficacy of a high n-3 plus low n-6 (H3-L6) dietary intervention in improving mood stability in Bipolar Disorder (BD) when compared to dietary intervention with usual U.S. levels of n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intakes (control diet, CD). MethodsThis 2-arm, parallel-group, randomized, modified double-blind, controlled 48-week study of 12-week… Continue reading Adjunctive #dietary intervention for #bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet
Biomarkers of #dairy #fat intake, incident #cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: A cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis
We aimed to investigate the association of serum pentadecanoic acid (15:0), a biomarker of dairy fat intake, with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in a Swedish cohort study. We also systematically reviewed studies of the association of dairy fat biomarkers (circulating or adipose tissue levels of 15:0, heptadecanoic acid [17:0], and trans-palmitoleic acid… Continue reading Biomarkers of #dairy #fat intake, incident #cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: A cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis
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