abstract：:Oligonol is a low-molecular-weight form of polyphenol and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, making it a potential promoter of immunity. This study investigates the effects of oligonol supplementation on leukocyte and immune cell counts after heat loading in 19 healthy male volunteers. The participants to...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Lee JB,Shin YO

更新日期：2014-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the regulation of gene activities depending on DNA methylation has been the subject of much recent study. However, although polymorphisms of the HTR2A gene have been associated with both obesity and psychiatric disorders, the role of HTR2A gene methylation in these illnesses remains uncertain. The aim of...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Perez-Cornago A,Mansego ML,Zulet MA,Martinez JA

更新日期：2014-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study evaluated the reliability of equations using spot urine (SU) samples in the estimation of 24-hour urine sodium excretion (24-HUNa). Equations estimating 24-HUNa from SU samples were derived from first-morning SU of 101 participants (52.4 ± 11.1 years, range 24-70 years). Equations developed by us and...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Rhee MY,Kim JH,Shin SJ,Gu N,Nah DY,Hong KS,Cho EJ,Sung KC

更新日期：2014-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids (FAs) known to influence cardiometabolic markers of health. Evidence suggests that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the fatty acid desaturase 1 and 2 (FADS1/2) gene cluster may influence an individual's response to n-3 FA...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Roke K,Mutch DM

更新日期：2014-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The present randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-groups clinical trial examined the effects of fish oil and multivitamin supplementation on the incorporation of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids into red blood cells. Healthy adult humans (n = 160) were randomized to receive 6 g of fish oil, 6 g of fish oil plu...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Pipingas A,Cockerell R,Grima N,Sinclair A,Stough C,Scholey A,Myers S,Croft K,Sali A,Pase MP

更新日期：2014-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Special Operations Forces (SOF) regularly engage in physically demanding combat operations and field training exercises, resulting in high daily energy expenditure, and thus increased energy requirements. However, the majority of studies assessing energy requirements of SOF have been conducted on soldiers going throug...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Margolis LM,Crombie AP,McClung HL,McGraw SM,Rood JC,Montain SJ,Young AJ

更新日期：2014-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain neurons form synapses throughout the life span. This process is initiated by neuronal depolarization, however the numbers of synapses thus formed depend on brain levels of three key nutrients-uridine, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, and choline. Given together, these nutrients accelerate formation of synaptic membra...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Wurtman RJ

更新日期：2014-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the effects of whole grain Tibetan hull-less barley on metabolic related syndrome induced by high-fat-sucrose diets in rats. The diets were designed to reflect the dietary patterns of Chinese individuals (>30% energy fat) with refined wheat flour (HFS-W) or Tibetan hull-less b...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Gong L,Gong L,Zhang Y

更新日期：2014-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:There is limited research on the effect of immigration on biological markers of nutrition among children of Mexican origin in the United States. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) (1988-1994), on a national and repr...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Eldeirawi K,Koenig MD,Persky V,Chavez N

更新日期：2014-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic effect of polysaccharide of large yellow croaker swim bladder (PLYCSB) on lupus nephritis has been studied in vivo. A high concentration (50 mg/kg dose) of PLYCSB reduced the levels of serum inflammatory cytokine levels of IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α and IFN-γ compared to a low concentration (25 mg/kg dose) and...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Jiang X,Zhao X,Luo H,Zhu K

更新日期：2014-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Heart Association (AHA) has advocated that women and men not consume more than 100 and 150 kcal/day, respectively, from added sugars. These levels are currently exceeded by over 90% of the adult population in the United States. Few data exist on longer-term metabolic effects when sucrose and High Fructose...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Lowndes J,Sinnett S,Pardo S,Nguyen VT,Melanson KJ,Yu Z,Lowther BE,Rippe JM

更新日期：2014-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Many of the health benefits associated with dietary fiber are attributed to their fermentation by microbiota and production of short chain fatty acids (SCFA). The aim of this study was to investigate the fermentability of the functional fiber PolyGlyopleX® (PGX®) in vitro. A validated dynamic, computer-controlled in v...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Reimer RA,Maathuis AJ,Venema K,Lyon MR,Gahler RJ,Wood S

更新日期：2014-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The Eastern Mediterranean region is characterized by one of the highest burdens of paediatric obesity worldwide. This study aims at examining dietary, lifestyle, and socio-economic correlates of overweight, obesity, and abdominal adiposity amongst children and adolescents in Lebanon, a country of the Eastern Mediterra...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Nasreddine L,Naja F,Akl C,Chamieh MC,Karam S,Sibai AM,Hwalla N

更新日期：2014-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation examined the impact of Montmorency tart cherry concentrate (MC) on physiological indices of oxidative stress, inflammation and muscle damage across 3 days simulated road cycle racing. Trained cyclists (n = 16) were divided into equal groups and consumed 30 mL of MC or placebo (PLA), twice per day fo...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Bell PG,Walshe IH,Davison GW,Stevenson E,Howatson G

更新日期：2014-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this paper are to report the prevalence of breastfeeding to six months among women in Kuwait and to determine the factors that are associated with the duration of breastfeeding. A cohort of 373 women recruited from maternity wards in four hospitals in Kuwait city were followed from birth to 26 weeks po...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Dashti M,Scott JA,Edwards CA,Al-Sughayer M

更新日期：2014-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to extreme altitude presents many physiological challenges. In addition to impaired physical and cognitive function, energy imbalance invariably occurs resulting in weight loss and body composition changes. Weight loss, and in particular, loss of fat free mass, combined with the inherent risks associated with...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Wing-Gaia SL

更新日期：2014-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have demonstrated that wheat peptides protected rats against non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-induced small intestinal epithelial cells damage, but the mechanism of action is unclear. In the present study, an indomethacin-induced oxidative stress model was used to investigate the effect of wheat pe...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Yin H,Pan X,Song Z,Wang S,Yang L,Sun G

更新日期：2014-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Grape is one of the oldest fruit crops domesticated by humans. The numerous uses of grape in making wine, beverages, jelly, and other products, has made it one of the most economically important plants worldwide. The complex phytochemistry of the berry is characterized by a wide variety of compounds, most of which hav...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Georgiev V,Ananga A,Tsolova V

更新日期：2014-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Olive oil-based lipid emulsion (LE) and medium chain triglyceride/long chain triglyceride (MCT/LCT) emulsion are both LEs with low ω-6 polyunsaturated fat acids (PUFAs) content. However, which one of these LEs is associated with a lower infection risk in patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) remains u...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Wang WP,Yan XL,Ni YF,Guo K,Ke CK,Cheng QS,Lu Q,Zhang LJ,Li XF

更新日期：2013-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Fasting and postprandial triglyceride concentrations largely depend on dietary and lifestyle factors. Alcohol intake is associated with triglycerides, but the effect of alcohol on diurnal triglyceridemia in a free living situation is unknown. During three days, 139 men (range: 18-80 years) measured their own capillary...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Torres do Rego A,Klop B,Birnie E,Elte JW,Ramos VC,Walther LA,Cabezas MC

更新日期：2013-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between micronutrient status and obesity, lipids, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation in children. Weight, height, waist circumference and body composition (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)) were determined in 197 school-aged c...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： García OP,Ronquillo D,del Carmen Caamaño M,Martínez G,Camacho M,López V,Rosado JL

更新日期：2013-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Flavonoids, present in high levels in cranberries, are potent bioactives known for their health-promoting benefits, but cranberry beverages (CB) are not typically recommended as part of a healthy diet. We examine the association between CB consumption with macronutrient intake and weight status. Data for US adults (≥1...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Duffey KJ,Sutherland LA

更新日期：2013-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Kiwifruit are a rich source of vitamin C and also contain numerous phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, which may influence the bioavailability of kiwifruit-derived vitamin C. The aim of this study was to compare the relative bioavailability of synthetic versus kiwifruit-derived vitamin C using a randomised cross-over ...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Carr AC,Bozonet SM,Vissers MC

更新日期：2013-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Many celiac disease patients tolerate oats, but limited data are available on its long-term consumption. This was evaluated in the present study, focusing on small-bowel mucosal histology and gastrointestinal symptoms in celiac adults maintaining a strict gluten-free diet with or without oats. Altogether 106 long-term...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Kaukinen K,Collin P,Huhtala H,Mäki M

更新日期：2013-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune-mediated enteropathy triggered by dietary gluten in genetically prone individuals. The current treatment for CD is a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. However, in some CD patients following a strict gluten-free diet, the symptoms do not remit. These cases may be refractory CD or du...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Ortiz-Sánchez JP,Cabrera-Chávez F,de la Barca AM

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Plants belonging to the genus Opuntia spp. are the most abundant of the Cactaceae family, grown throughout America and the Mediterranean central area. Its fruit, known as cactus pear or prickly pear, is an oval berry grouped in different colors. Some studies have shown its antioxidant activities which may help in prev...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Madrigal-Santillán E,García-Melo F,Morales-González JA,Vázquez-Alvarado P,Muñoz-Juárez S,Zuñiga-Pérez C,Sumaya-Martínez MT,Madrigal-Bujaidar E,Hernández-Ceruelos A

更新日期：2013-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:New Zealand has one of the highest rates of Crohn's Disease (CD) in the world, and there is much speculation as to why this might be. A high risk of CD has been associated with deficient or insufficient levels of Vitamin D (Vit D), lifestyle as well as various genetic polymorphisms. In this study we sought to analyse ...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Carvalho AY,Bishop KS,Han DY,Ellett S,Jesuthasan A,Lam WJ,Ferguson LR

更新日期：2013-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The medicinal use of cocoa has a long history dating back almost five hundred years when Hernán Cortés's first experienced the drink in Mesoamerica. Doctors in Europe recommended the beverage to patients in the 1700s, and later American physicians followed suit and prescribed the drink in early America--ca. 1800s. Thi...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Pucciarelli DL

更新日期：2013-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamins B(6), B(12) and folate play crucial metabolic roles especially during the reproductive years for women. There is limited reporting of within-subject variability of these vitamins. This study aimed to determine the within and between subject variability in serum vitamins B(6), B(12), folate and erythrocyte fol...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： McArthur JO,Tang H,Petocz P,Samman S

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem in most developing countries, especially in children and pregnant women. It is thus a priority in health policy to improve preformed vitamin A and/or provitamin A carotenoid status in these individuals. A more accurate understanding of the molecular mechanisms of intesti...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Reboul E

更新日期：2013-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, has been used to treat a range of different conditions, including periodontal disease (PD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). That DHA helps with these oral and gastrointestinal diseases in which inflammation and bacterial dysbiosis play k...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Tabbaa M,Golubic M,Roizen MF,Bernstein AM

更新日期：2013-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The major part of iron present in plant foods such as cereals is largely unavailable for direct absorption in humans due to complexation with the negatively charged phosphate groups of phytate (myo-inositol (1,2,3,4,5,6)-hexakisphosphate). Human biology has not evolved an efficient mechanism to naturally release iron ...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Nielsen AV,Tetens I,Meyer AS

更新日期：2013-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric lipase is one of the prepancreatic lipases found in some mammalian species and in humans. Our knowledge of the hormonal regulation of gastric lipase secretion in children and adolescents is still very limited. The aim of this study was to compare the activity of human gastric lipase (HGL) in gastric juice in h...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Tomasik PJ,Wędrychowicz A,Rogatko I,Zając A,Fyderek K,Sztefko K

更新日期：2013-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood is a period of brain growth and maturation. The long chain omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is a major lipid in the brain recognized as essential for normal brain function. In animals, low brain DHA results in impaired learning and behavior. In infants, DHA is important for optimal visual and ...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Kuratko CN,Barrett EC,Nelson EB,Salem N Jr

更新日期：2013-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous mathematical models for hepatic and tissue one-carbon metabolism have been combined and extended to include a blood plasma compartment. We use this model to study how the concentrations of metabolites that can be measured in the plasma are related to their respective intracellular concentrations. M...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Duncan TM,Reed MC,Nijhout HF

更新日期：2013-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical nutrition therapy for the management of diabetes plays an important role in preventing diabetes complications and managing metabolic control. However, little is known about actual eating habits of individuals with type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM), especially in Japan. Therefore, we sought to (1) assess the diet...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Kobayashi Y,Hattori M,Wada S,Iwase H,Kadono M,Tatsumi H,Kuwahata M,Fukui M,Hasegawa G,Nakamura N,Kido Y

更新日期：2013-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D is a steroid hormone with a broad range of biological effects ranging from the classical role as a mediator of calcium and phosphate balance to cellular differentiation and immune modulation. These effects impact normal and dysfunctional hematopoietic and immune function, which may allow an avenue for improv...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Hall AC,Juckett MB

更新日期：2013-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural killer (NK) cells have many functional activities, including cytotoxicity and the capacity to produce cytokines and chemokines. NK cell activity is regulated partly by eicosanoids, which are produced from arachidonic acid (ARA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acid. In this study, we investigated the effects of long...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Juman S,Hashimoto M,Katakura M,Inoue T,Tanabe Y,Arita M,Miki T,Shido O

更新日期：2013-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin A is essential for growth and development. We investigated whether high consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods in the diets of pre-school children is detrimental to diet quality with respect to vitamin A. Data were collected from 755 children at 18-months and 3½-years, from the Avon Longitudinal Study...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Cribb VL,Northstone K,Hopkins D,Emmett PM

更新日期：2013-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:To compare the efficacy of a diet rich in natural folate and of two different folic acid supplementation protocols in subjects with "moderate" hyperhomocysteinemia, also taking into account C677T polymorphism of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene. SUBJECTS/METHODS:We performed ...

journal_title：Nutrients

authors： Zappacosta B,Mastroiacovo P,Persichilli S,Pounis G,Ruggeri S,Minucci A,Carnovale E,Andria G,Ricci R,Scala I,Genovese O,Turrini A,Mistura L,Giardina B,Iacoviello L

更新日期：2013-05-08 00:00:00