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Nutritional status and functional capacity of hospitalized elderlyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There is an interrelationship between the nutritional status of the elderly and reduced functional capacity. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - November 17, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maria OliveiraKelly FogacaVania Leandro-Merhi Source Type: journals

Dietary intakes in infertile women, a pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our study identified differences in body composition but not in dietary habits between HA and PCOS infertile women. We documented, for the first time, a relationship between the accuracy of dietary surveys and the psychological characteristics of subjects with anovulation. This finding suggests that it may be important to be aware of the psychological terrain when planning a dietary survey in infertile women. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - November 10, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ottavia ColomboGiovanna PinelliMario ComelliPierpaolo MarchettiSabina SieriFurio BrighentiRossella NappiAnna Tagliabue Source Type: journals

Lowering the glycemic index of white bread using a white bean extractEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Phase 2 white bean extract appears to be a novel and potentially effective method for reducing the GI of existing foods without modifying their ingredient profile.Trial Registration: ISRCTN50347345 (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 28, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jay UdaniBetsy SinghMarilyn BarrettHarry Preuss Source Type: journals

Evaluation of effectiveness of class-based nutrition intervention on changes in soft drink and milk consumption among young adults.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Class-based nutrition education focusing on prevention of chronic diseases can be an effective strategy in improving both male and female college students' beverage choices. Using this type of intervention in a general nutrition course may be an effective approach to motivate changes in eating behaviors in a college setting. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Eun-Jeong HaNatalie Caine-BishChristopher HollomanKaren Lowry-Gordon Source Type: journals

Influence of the calcium concentration in the presence of organic phosphorus on the physicochemical compatibility and stability of all-in-one admixtures for neonatal useEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The total calcium and calcium/phosphorus ratios studied appeared not to influence the physicochemical compatibility and stability of AIO admixtures. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Daniela RibeiroBianca LoboNadia VolpatoVenicio da VeigaLucio CabralValeria Sousa Source Type: journals

Associations between dietary habits and body mass index with gut microbiota composition and fecal water genotoxicity: an observational study in African American and Caucasian American volunteersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: African Americans (AA) suffer from an increased incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC). Environmental exposures including dietary habits likely contribute to a high burden of CRC, however, data on the dietary habits of AA is sparse. Diet might change the composition and the activities of the intestinal microbiota, in turn affecting fecal genotoxicity/mutagenicity that is thought to be associated with carcinogenesis. Methods: We assessed dietary habits by food frequency questionnaire and by food records in 52 AA and 46 CA residents of the Eastern Shore of MD. Fecal microbiota composition was determin...
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 20, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Volker MaiQuintece McCraryRashmi SinhaMichael Glei Source Type: journals

A whey protein supplement decreases post-prandial glycemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Addition of GILP to a glucose bolus reduces blood glucose iAUC in a dose dependent manner and averages a 4.6 +/- 1.4 mmol.min/L per gram of GILP. These data are consistent with previous research on the effect of protein on the glycemic response of a meal. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 15, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Brent PetersenLoren WardEric BastianAlexandra JenkinsJanice CampbellVladimir Vuksan Source Type: journals

Chronic growth faltering amongst a birth cohort of Indian children begins prior to weaning and is highly prevalent at three years of ageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: A high proportion of urban slum dwelling children had poor growth throughout the first three years of life. Interventions are needed urgently during pregnancy, early breastfeeding and weaning in this population. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - September 28, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Andrea RehmanBeryl GladstoneValsan VergheseJayaprakash MuliyilShabbar JaffarGagandeep Kang Source Type: journals

Freeze-dried strawberry powder improves lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in women with metabolic syndrome: baseline and post intervention effectsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Strawberry flavonoids are potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that have been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors in prospective cohort studies. Effects of strawberry supplementation on metabolic risk factors have not been studied in obese populations. We tested the hypothesis that freeze-dried strawberry powder (FSP) will lower fasting lipids and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation at four weeks compared to baseline. We also tested the tolerability and safety of FSP in subjects with metabolic syndrome. FSP is a concentrated source of polyphenolic flavonoids, fiber and ph...
Source: Nutrition Journal - September 27, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Arpita BasuMarci WilkinsonKavitha PenugondaBrandi SimmonsNancy BettsTimothy Lyons Source Type: journals

Endosperm and whole grain rye breads are characterized by low post-prandial insulin response and a beneficial blood glucose profile.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our study shows that endosperm and wholegrain rye products induce low acute insulinaemic responses and improved glycaemic profiles. The results also suggest that the rye products possess beneficial appetite regulating properties. Further studies are needed to identify the unknown property or bioactive component(s) responsible for these beneficial metabolic features of rye. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - September 24, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Liza RosenLorena Blanco SilvaUlrika AnderssonCecilia HolmElin OstmanInger Bjorck Source Type: journals

Phosphate decreases urine calcium and increases calcium balance: A meta-analysis of the osteoporosis acid-ash diet hypothesisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: All of the findings from this meta-analysis were contrary to the acid ash hypothesis. Higher phosphate intakes were associated with decreased urine calcium and increased calcium retention. This meta-analysis did not find evidence that phosphate intake contributes to demineralization of bone or to bone calcium excretion in the urine. Dietary advice that dairy products, meats, and grains are detrimental to bone health due to "acidic" phosphate content needs reassessment. There is no evidence that higher phosphate intakes are detrimental to bone health. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - September 14, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tanis FentonAndrew LyonMichael EliasziwSuzanne ToughDavid Hanley Source Type: journals

Effect of an oral supplementation with a proprietary melon juice concentrate (Extramel) on stress and fatigue in healthy people: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This pilot study showed that an oral supplementation with a proprietary melon juice concentrate rich in SOD may have a positive effect on several signs and symptoms of perceived stress and fatigue. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - September 14, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marie-Anne MilesiDominique LacanHerve BrosseDidier DesorClaire Notin Source Type: journals

Phellodendron and Citrus extracts benefit joint health in osteoarthritis patients: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this clinical study was to assess the potential benefit of a dietary supplement, NP 06-1, on joint health in overweight and normal weight adults diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Methods: An 8-week placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study was conducted with four groups comparing the effects of NP 06-1 to placebo on overweight and normal weight subjects diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis of the knee. NP 06-1 (a combination of two botanical extracts; Phellodendron amurense bark and Citrus sinensis peel) or matching placebo were given in a dose of two capsules (370 mg each) twice daily. The outcome ...
Source: Nutrition Journal - August 13, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Julius ObenEbangha EnonchongShil KothariWalt ChamblissRobert GarrisonDeanne Dolnick Source Type: journals

Dietary patterns in clinical subtypes of multiple sclerosis: an exploratory studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Magnesium, calcium and iron intake may possibly be related to MS disease progression, and should receive further attention. This is important because no effective neuroprotective treatment for MS patients is available. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - August 9, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Geeta RamsaransingSanne MellemaJacques De Keyser Source Type: journals

Use of dried blood for measurement of trans fatty acidsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Dried blood spots can be used for trans fatty acid analysis. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - July 23, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ruby GuptaRansi AbrahamSavita DhatwaliaLakshmy RamakrishnanDorairaj PrabhakaranKolli Reddy Source Type: journals

From functional food to medicinal product: Systematic approach in analysis of polyphenolics from propolis and wineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The necessity of standardization of natural products and their registration as functional nutraceuticals demand easy, quick and inexpensive methods of analysis. In this work we provided overview of analytical part for polyphenolics that could be used as data for possible registration of final products either as functional food or medicinal product. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - July 21, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marica Medic-SaricVesna RastijaMirza BojicZeljan Males Source Type: journals

Acute ingestion of a novel whey-derived peptide improves vascular endothelial responses in healthy individuals: a randomized, placebo controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: : These findings indicate that supplementation with a novel whey-derived peptide in healthy individuals improves vascular function. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - July 21, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Kevin BallardRichard BrunoRichard SeipErin QuannBrittanie VolkDaniel FreidenreichDiana KawieckiBrian KupchakMin-Yu ChungWilliam KraemerJeff Volek Source Type: journals

Food consumption frequency and perceived stress and depressive symptoms among students in three European countriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our data show consistent associations between unhealthy food consumption and depressive symptoms and perceived stress among female students from three European countries, but not among male students. This suggests that efforts to reduce depressive symptoms and stress among female students may also lead to the consumption of healthier foods and/or vice-versa. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - July 14, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rafael MikolajczykWalid El AnsariAnnette Maxwell Source Type: journals

A newly developed snack effective for enhancing bone volumeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: It is shown that the newly developed bean snack is highly effective for the improvement of bone volume loss irrespective of sex. We demonstrated that newly developmental snack supplements may be a useful preventive measure for Japanese whose bone mineral density values are less than the ideal condition. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - July 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Junji OhtaniRene Arturo Marquez HernandezHiroko SunagawaTadashi FujitaToshitsugu KawataMasato KakuMasahide MotokawaNatsumi TsukaHiroyuki KosekiYayoi MatsudaHidetaka HayashiSara AbediniKazuo Tanne Source Type: journals

Physicians and nurses use and recommend dietary supplements: report of a surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Physicians and nurses are as likely as members of the general public to use dietary supplements, as shown by comparing the results of this survey with data from national health and nutrition surveys. Also, most physicians and nurses recommend supplements to their patients, whether or not the clinicians use dietary supplements themselves. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Annette DickinsonNicolas BoyonAndrew Shao Source Type: journals

Assessing the internal validity of a household survey-based food security measure adapted for use in IranEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The range of severity of items provides measurement coverage across a wide range of severity of food insecurity for both adults and children. Both scales demonstrated acceptable levels of internal validity, although several items should be improved. The similarity of the response patterns in the Isfahan and the U.S. suggests that food insecurity is experienced, managed, and described similarly in the two countries. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - June 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Morteza RafieiMark NordAtefeh SadeghizadehMohammad Entezari Source Type: journals

Tolerance of a standard intact protein formula versus a partially hydrolyzed formula in healthy, term infantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated no difference in infant tolerance of intact vs. partially hydrolyzed cow milk protein formulas for healthy, term infants over a 60-day feeding trial, suggesting nonstandard partially hydrolyzed formulas are not necessary as a first-choice for healthy infants. Parents frequently perceived infant behavior as formula intolerance, paralleling previous reports of unnecessary formula changes.Trial Registrationclinicaltrials.gov: NCT00666120 (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - June 18, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Carol BersethSusan MitmesserEkhard ZieglerJohn MarunyczJon Vanderhoof Source Type: journals

Effect of octanoic acid-rich formula on plasma ghrelin levels in cachectic patients with chronic respiratory diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These results show that the formula contributes to increased weight, which may be associated with induction of acyl-ghrelin production in cachectic patients with CRD. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - June 16, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jun-ichi AshitaniNobuhiro MatsumotoMasamitsu Nakazato Source Type: journals

Comparison of enteral nutrition with combined enteral and parenteral nutrition in post-pancreaticoduodenectomy patients: a pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: EN combined with PN is more adequate for patients after pancreatic surgery. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - June 11, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Shigeyuki NagataKengo FukuzawaYukio IwashitaAkira KabashimaTadahiko KinoshitaKenzo WakasugiYoshihiko Maehara Source Type: journals

Effect of a supplement rich in alkaline minerals on acid-base balance in humansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Western diets are considered acidogenic due to the high dietary acid load and a low intake of base-forming dietary minerals such as potassium, magnesium or calcium. In the present study we investigated the effect of a multimineral supplement (MMS) rich in alkaline minerals on acute and chronic regulation of acid-base balance with the pH of blood, urine and saliva as potential surrogate markers. Methods: Parameters were measured (i) without MMS intake, (ii) in the three consecutive hours following ingestion (blood and urinary pH) and (iii) during one week with or without MMS intake (self-monitored using pH measu...
Source: Nutrition Journal - June 10, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Daniel KonigKlaus MuserHans-Herrmann DickhuthAloys BergPeter Deibert Source Type: journals

Indices of insulin sensitivity and secretion from a standard liquid meal test in subjects with type 2 diabetes, impaired or normal fasting glucoseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These results provide initial evidence to support the usefulness of a standard liquid meal tolerance test for evaluation of insulin secretion and sensitivity in clinical and population studies. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - May 28, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Kevin MakiJames McKenneyMildred FarmerMatthew ReevesMary Dicklin Source Type: journals

Stroke and plasma markers of milk fat intake - a prospective nested case-control studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: It is hypothesised that dairy product or milk fat intake may be inversely related to the risk of a first event of stroke. The intriguing results of this study should be interpreted with caution. Follow up studies with greater power, and where intakes are monitored both by dietary recordings and fatty acid markers are needed. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - May 21, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Eva WarensjoAnnika SmedmanBirgitta StegmayrGoran HallmansLars WeinehallBengt VessbyIngegerd Johansson Source Type: journals

Malnutrition prevalence and precision in nutritional care differed in relation to hospital volume - a cross-sectional surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The prevalence of malnutrition risk and the precision in provision of nutritional care differed significantly depending on hospital volume, i.e. case mix. It can be recommended that greater efforts should be taken to increase the use of PE-food and oral supplements for patients with eating problems in order to prevent or treat undernutrition. A great effort needs to be taken in order to also decrease the occurrence of overweight. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - May 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Albert Westergren, Christine Wann-Hansson, Elisabet Bergh Borgdal, Jeanette Sjolander, Rosmarie Stromblad, Rosemarie Klevsgard, Carolina Axelsson, Christina Lindholm and Kerstin Ulander Source Type: journals

Physical activity, energy requirements, and adequacy of dietary intakes of older persons in a rural Filipino communityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These community living elderly suffer from lack of both macronutrient intake as compared with energy requirements, and micronutrient intake as compared with the standard dietary recommendations. Their energy intakes are ~65% of the amounts required based on their total energy expenditure. Though their intakes decrease with increasing age, so do their energy expenditure, making their relative insufficiency of food intake stable with age. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - May 4, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maria Grace D Risonar, Pura Rayco-Solon, Judy D Ribaya-Mercado, Juan Antonio A Solon, Aegina B Cabalda, Lorena W Tengco and Florentino S Solon Source Type: journals

Development of estimates of dietary nitrates, nitrites, and nitrosamines for use with the Short Willet Food Frequency QuestionnaireEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: To our knowledge, these are the only estimates specifically designed for use with the adapted WFFQ and generated to represent food items available to the U.S. population. The estimates provided may be useful in other research studies, specifically in those exploring the relation between exposure to these compounds in foods and adverse health outcomes. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - April 6, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: John S Griesenbeck, Michelle D Steck, John C Huber, Joseph R Sharkey, Antonio A Rene and Jean D Brender Source Type: journals

Psychosocial correlates of dietary fat intake in African-American adults: a cross-sectional studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Dietary interventions to decrease fat intake in African American adults may benefit from incorporating predisposing factors, such as personal beliefs and self-efficacy, in their design and implementation. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - March 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Joanne L Watters and Jessie A Satia Source Type: journals

More distinct food intake patterns among women than men in northern Sweden: a population-based surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: More distinct food intake patterns were seen among women than men in this study in northern Sweden. Due to large proportions of Low Energy Reporters, our results on dietary intake may not be suitable for comparisons with recommended intake levels. However, the results on food intake patterns should still be valid and useful as a basis for targeting interventions to groups most in need. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 19, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Anna Winkvist, Agneta Hornell, Goran Hallmans, Bernt Lindahl, Lars Weinehall and Ingegerd Johansson Source Type: journals

A novel online Food Recall Checklist for use in an undergraduate student population: a comparison with diet diariesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: At the group level, four days of FoRC showed good median agreement with the food diary and there was high correlation between methods for most foods and nutrients. This suggests that this novel method of assessing diet can provide a useful alternative for assessing group mean intakes but that individual intakes may need to be interpreted with care. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 19, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Fiona Comrie, Lindsey F Masson and Geraldine McNeill Source Type: journals

Differential susceptibility to obesity between male, female and ovariectomized female miceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Understanding metabolic differences between males and females may allow the discovery of better preventive and treatment strategies for diseases associated with body weight such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 17, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jina Hong, Renee E Stubbins, Rebekah R Smith, Alison E Harvey and Nomeli P Nunez Source Type: journals

Plasma micronutrient status is improved after a 3-month dietary intervention with 5 daily portions of fruits and vegetables: implications for optimal antioxidant levelsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To explore the effects of increasing fruit and vegetable intake and the resulting effects on levels of circulating micronutrients in a community-dwelling population with an already high consumption of fruits and vegetables, 112 volunteers (86% women) underwent targeted dietary counseling for three months. At the beginning of the study and after 4, 8 and 12 weeks a food frequency questionnaire was filled in, and plasma levels of dietary antioxidants as well as biomarkers of oxidative lipid and protein damage were determined. Compared to baseline, especially the intake of fruits was significantly improved after 3 months of i...
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 10, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maria Cristina Polidori, Juan Carlos Carrillo, Pablo E Verde, Helmut Sies, Johannes Siegrist and Wilhelm Stahl Source Type: journals

Relative validity of a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire designed for schoolchildren in western GreeceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our study shows that the semiquantitative FFQ provides a reasonably reliable measure of dietary intake and corroborates the relative validity of our questionnaire. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 5, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maria Roumelioti and Michalis Leotsinidis Source Type: journals

Supplementation of the diet with the functional fiber PolyGlycoplex(R) is well tolerated by healthy subjects in a clinical trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The relationship of dietary fiber to overall health is of great importance, as beneficial effects have been demonstrated with the use of fiber from diverse sources, some traditional, other novel. PolyGlycopleX(R) (PGX(R)) is a unique proprietary product composed of three water-soluble polysaccharides, that when processed using novel technology give rise to a final product - a soluble, highly viscous functional fiber. Because of its potential use in food and dietary supplements, a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical study was conducted to evaluate the tolerance to PGX ingestion for 21 days, to a maximum do...
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 5, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ioana G Carabin, Michael R Lyon, Simon Wood, Xavier Pelletier, Yves Donazzolo and George A Burdock Source Type: journals

A natural seaweed derived mineral supplement (Aquamin F) for knee osteoartritis: a randomised, placebo controlled pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This small preliminary study suggests Aquamin may increase range of motion and walking distances in subjects with OA of the knee and may allow partial withdrawal of NSAIDs over 12 weeks of treatment. Additional research is needed to confirm these preliminary observations. Trial Registration: NCT00755482 (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - February 2, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Joy L Frestedt, Michael A Kuskowski and John L Zenk Source Type: journals

Metabolic Effects of Low Glycaemic Index DietsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is metabolic effect of low glycaemic-index diet. The currently available scientific literature shows that low glycaemic-index diets acutely induce a number of favorable effects, such as a rapid weight loss, decrease of fasting glucose and insulin levels, reduction of circulating triglyceride levels and improvement of blood pressure. The long-term effect of the combination of these changes is at present not kno...
Source: Nutrition Journal - January 29, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gabriela Radulian, Emilia Rusu, Andreea D Dragomir and Mihaela Posea Source Type: journals

Nutrient intakes related to osteoporotic fractures in men and women - The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Adequate nutrition plays an important role in bone mass accrual and maintenance and has been demonstrated as a significant tool for the prevention of fractures in individuals with osteoporosis. Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate bone health-related nutrients intake and its association with osteoporotic fractures in a representative sample of 2344 individuals aged 40 years or older in Brazil. Methods: In a transversal population-based study, a total of 2420 individuals over 40 years old were evaluated from March to April 2006. Participants were men and women from all socio-economic classes a...
Source: Nutrition Journal - January 29, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marcelo M Pinheiro, Natielen O Jacques, Patricia S Genaro, Rozana M Ciconelli, Marcos B Ferraz and Ligia A Martini Source Type: journals

Effect of supplement with lactic-acid producing bacteria on fatigue and physical activity in patients with chronic fatigue syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Disturbances in intestinal microbial ecology and in the immune system of the host have been implicated as a part of the pathogenesis in chronic fatigue syndrome. Probiotic lactic acid producing bacteria have been shown to prevent and alleviate gastrointestinal disturbances and to normalize the cytokine profile which might be of an advantage for patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei F19, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFB 1748 and Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 on fatigue and physical activity in CFS patients. Fifteen patients ful...
Source: Nutrition Journal - January 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Asa Sullivan, Carl E Nord and Birgitta Evengard Source Type: journals

Dietary patterns and quality in West-African immigrants in MadridEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Cluster analysis combined with dietary quality assessment facilitates the interpretation of dietary patterns, but choosing the appropriate quality indexes is a problem. A small number of such indexes should be standardized and validated for international use. In the group studied, younger subjects and more recent immigrants were more likely to have a 'Western' pattern and should be a priority target for nutrition communication. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - January 23, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Helene Delisle, Jesus Vioque and Augusta Gil Source Type: journals

Prevalence, sources, and predictors of soy consumption in breast cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our study suggests that the isoflavone intake of breast cancer patients at our hospital was quite variable. Thirty-five patients reported no soy intake. The mean daily intake of 11.6 mg genistein and 7.4 mg daidzein, is the equivalent of less than cup of tofu per day. This amount is higher than what has been previously reported in non-Asian American women. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - January 22, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Carolyn A Lammersfeld, Jessica King, Sharon Walker, Pankaj G Vashi, James F Grutsch, Christopher G Lis and Digant Gupta Source Type: journals

The safety of PolyGlycopleX(R) (PGX(R)) as shown in a 90-day rodent feeding studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results indicate a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for PGX at 5.0% of the diet, corresponding to an average daily intake of 3219 and 3799 mg/kg bw/day in male and female rats, respectively. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - January 16, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ray A Matulka, Michael R Lyon, Simon Wood, Palma Ann Marone, Daniel J Merkel and George A Burdock Source Type: journals

Vitamin C in plasma is inversely related to blood pressure and change in blood pressure during the previous year in young Black and White womenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we examined the association between plasma ascorbic acid concentration and blood pressure (BP) in young-adult women. Methods: Participants were 242 Black and White women aged 18-21 yr from the Richmond, CA, cohort of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study. We examined the associations of plasma ascorbic acid with BP at follow-up year 10, and with change in BP during the previous year. Results: In cross-sectional analysis, plasma ascorbic acid at year 10 was inversely associated with systolic BP and diastolic BP after adjusting for race, body mass index, education, and dietary int...
Source: Nutrition Journal - December 17, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gladys Block, Christopher D Jensen, Edward P Norkus, Mark Hudes and Patricia B Crawford Source Type: journals

"They all work...when you stick to them": A qualitative investigation of dieting, weight loss, and physical exercise in obese individuals.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion(s): Obese individuals receive numerous instructions about what to do to address their weight, but very few are given appropriate long term guidance or support with which to follow through with those instructions. Understanding the positive role of social networks may be particularly important in engaging individuals in physical activity. Public health approaches to obesity must engage and consult with obese individuals, if patterns of social change are to occur. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - November 24, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Samantha L Thomas, Jim Hyde, Asuntha Karunaratne, Rick Kausman and Paul A Komesaroff Source Type: journals

Vitamin E supplementation and pneumonia risk in males who initiated smoking at an early age: effect modification by body weight and dietary vitamin CEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Vitamin E supplementation may cause harmful effects on health in certain groups of male smokers. The dose of vitamin E used in the ATBC Study, 50 mg/day, is substantially smaller than conventional vitamin E doses that are considered safe. Our findings should increase caution towards taking vitamin E supplements. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00342992. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - November 19, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Harri Hemila and Jaakko Kaprio Source Type: journals

Eating habits and obesity among Lebanese university studentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In spite of the overall low prevalence of overweight and obesity in the studied sample, results indicate that university students would possibly benefit from a nutrition and health promotion program to reduce the tendency of overweight and obesity, especially among male students, and to improve students' eating habits. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 30, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Najat Yahia, Alice Achkar, Abbas Abdullah and Sandra Rizk Source Type: journals

Effects of AR7 Joint Complex on arthralgia for patients with osteoarthritis: Results of a three-month study in Shanghai, ChinaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Osteoarthritis-induced arthralgia is a common cause of morbidity in both men and women worldwide. AR7 Joint Complex is a nutritional supplement containing various ingredients including sternum collagen II and methylsulfonylmethane. The product has been marketed in United States for over a decade, but clinical data measuring the effectiveness of this supplement in relieving arthralgia is lacking. The goal of this study was to determine the effect of AR7 Joint Complex on osteoarthritis. Methods: A total of 100 patients over the age of 50 who had osteoarthritis were recruited to the double-blind study and randomly...
Source: Nutrition Journal - October 27, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Qingwen Xie, Rong Shi, Gang Xu, Lifu Cheng, Liyun Shao and Jianyu Rao Source Type: journals