Nutrients, Volume 17, Issue 24

Background: Inadequate nutrition, poor health care, and limited stimulation constrain early childhood development and cognitive potential. Micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy and early life are prevalent in low- and middle-income countries (L...

Background/Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies aimed to assess the association between fish consumption and the risk of general and pregnancy-related depression, with implications for public health promotion....

Background/Objectives: Weight loss supplements (WLS) are popular dietary agents; however, their effectiveness is rarely supported by scientific-based evidence. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the types of WLS used among adult Poles in re...

Background: Rapid weight loss (RWL) is a widespread practice among judo athletes seeking to compete in lower weight categories. Restrictive nutritional and behavioral strategies used to achieve short-term reductions in body mass may impair physiologi...

Background/Objectives: Osteoporosis is highly prevalent and contributes substantially to morbidity and mortality, yet long-term concerns about pharmacologic therapies leave a major treatment gap. Soy isoflavones have been investigated as safer altern...

Salt-sensitive hypertension (SSH) is an important and common subtype of hypertension, whose pathogenesis involves multi-level regulation, including the central nervous system (CNS), metabolic stress, and epigenetics. Dietary bioactive compounds have...

Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as “hidden hunger,” remain a pervasive public health issue in low- and middle-income countries, particularly among vulnerable populations within these countries. The main drivers of these deficiencie...

Background/Objectives: Emerging evidence suggests that hippocampal neuroinflammation (HNF) drives cognitive decline via dysregulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis. Corylus heterophylla Fisch. male flower extract (CFE), a flavonoid-rich by-product...

Objectives: This study investigated whether CoQ10 supplementation enhances physical adaptations to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in muscular strength, power, and physical function in older adults. Method: In a double-blind, randomized contr...

Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools are increasingly being used in tailored nutrition management, and evaluating their compliance with guidelines is significant in clinically sensitive areas, including bariatric surgery. T...

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial atherosclerotic disorder. Silicon (Si) is a trace mineral with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-modulating effects, but its clinical relevance in cardiovascular disease...

The constant advances being made in cardiovascular (CVD) medicine highlight its holistic nature, drifting away from strict traditional approaches [...]

Background: Socioeconomic disparities may drive cancer inequities in Hispanic/Latino populations. We examined associations of perceived access to healthy foods (AHF) and food insecurity (FI) with diet and body mass index (BMI) changes in Latina breas...

Background: Findings show that beetroot-derived nitrates can improve endurance, oxygen efficiency, muscular power, recovery and cardiovascular function, particularly in recreationally active or moderately trained individuals. However, results are mix...

Background/Objectives: Sleep health impacts numerous domains of human health, and sleep deprivation has emerged as a significant public health concern. Multiple types of dietary nutrient supplementation, dietary intake, and the use of nutritional sup...

Background/Objectives: The global epidemic of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a critical public health issue, particularly in New Zealand, where prevalence rates are high, especially among Māori and Pacific people. Recent research indicates that dietar...

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that predominantly affects young adults, particularly women, and is associated with progressive disability and a wide range of sym...

Objectives: Intermittent fasting regimens that include periods of prolonged fasting may mimic certain well-documented benefits of calorie restriction. In this narrative review, we synthesize preclinical and human data on endocrine adaptations during...

Background: Iodine deficiency remains a significant public health concern worldwide and may contribute to metabolic disorders beyond thyroid dysfunction. Emerging evidence suggests that nutritional factors, such as vitamin A, may influence the health...

Background/Objectives. Prostate cancer (PCa) is among the leading causes of death from cancer in men. Frequent use of androgen receptor inhibitors induces PCa transdifferentiation, leading to poorly differentiated neuroendocrine PCa (NEPC). ROR2 is c...

Background: Obesity-associated skeletal muscle atrophy is characterized by reduced muscle mass with excessive adipose accumulation, and there is no approved pharmacological therapy targeting both muscle anabolism and lipid metabolism. The root part o...

Insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and visceral adiposity are the leading causes of the growing worldwide health burden associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Despite the “obesity paradox,&...

Background: Cardiometabolic diseases are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide and are strongly influenced by lifestyle factors. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the association between a healthy lifestyle and cardiometabol...

Background/Objectives. Edible oils derived from herbaceous and woody plants are an important nutritional resource, assuring the health and performance of sportspeople. The aim of this study was to review the inventions and experimental articles refer...

Background/Objectives: This study investigates how consumers decide to adopt alternative proteins—specifically insect-based, cultured meat, and plant-based options—as part of a transition towards environmentally sustainable diets. Buildin...

Background: Obesity is a chronic disease that has negative health consequences for children. Peer support models have been used to manage chronic diseases like diabetes; however, little is known about how a peer support intervention might promote hea...

Background: Studies have shown that obesity contributes to colorectal tumors (CRC). Hyodeoxycholic acid (HDCA) has been found to have a therapeutic effect on obesity-related diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD). However, there are still...

Background: Postbiotics produced by kefir lactic acid bacteria through bioconversion of polyphenol-rich extract and whey protein are emerging as promising modulators of gut microbiota and muscle health. This study investigated whether Lentilactobacil...

Background/Objectives: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a heterogeneous condition shaped by metabolic dysfunction, adipose tissue distribution, inflammatory activation, and body composition. Understanding how these...

Background: Nutrient timing strategies may influence recovery and performance in athletes; however, the effects of ingesting casein protein before sleep versus immediately after exercise remain unclear. This study compared the acute effects of pre-sl...

Infants and children with congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are especially susceptible to malnutrition. The pathogenesis of nutritional disorders in this population reflects a multifactorial balance between increased metabolic demands, reduced dietary...

Background: Impaired bone health is a recognized complication of type 1 diabetes. This study evaluated the effects of low-carbohydrate (LC) and Mediterranean (MED) diets on bone turnover markers in adolescents and young adults. Methods: In a 24-week...

Background: Field hockey is a high-intensity intermittent sport, where nutrition and sleep play an important role in the performance and health of all players, especially in women, who often exhibit a dietary pattern characterized by low energy and c...

Background: Parents play a central role in shaping children’s eating behaviors. While previous research has documented associations between parental attitudes and feeding practices, fewer studies have examined how mothers’ own eating styl...

Background/Objectives: The impact of dietary adherence and formula intake regularity on fat-soluble vitamin status in phenylketonuria (PKU) is uncertain. This study assessed whether vitamin A, D, E, and beta-carotene levels differ by dietary adherenc...

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, are among the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide. Dietary patterns have emerged as modifiable risk factors that may influence disease ons...

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid essential for neurodevelopment, immune regulation, and key physiological functions during early life. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), limited access to DHA-rich foods contribu...

Background/Objectives: Excessive social media usage in the current times and high rates of food advertising can impact the health status of individuals by increasing food cues related to perceived hunger and, thus, dietary behaviour. This study exami...

Background: Nutritional support in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a clinical challenge. Hemodynamic instability and concerns about gut perfusion delay enteral nutrition (EN), resulting in frequent use of total parent...

Background/Objective: In recent years, there has been a growing public interest in natural products, including those derived from bees. While most scientific research on bee products has focused on their pharmacological properties, insufficient atten...

Background: Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain significant public health burdens among Indonesian children under five years of age. This study assessed the relationship between growth indicators and micronutrient status of children ag...

Background: Dysphagia negatively impacts quality of life and requires diets with specifically modified textures. The IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) scale provides standardized criteria to ensure food safety. This rese...

Background/Objectives: Acute stress is known to influence food-related motivation and decision-making, often promoting a preference for energy-dense, palatable foods. However, traditional laboratory paradigms have limited ecological validity. This st...

Background/Objectives: The increasing prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is alarming, and the obesogenic environment is considered a major contributing factor to this public health concern. Nevertheless, individuals exposed to the s...

Background and Objectives: Milk with A2/A2 β-casein (A2 milk) is currently the subject of numerous studies on the effects of its consumption on health. Commonly consumed milk contains a mixture of β-casein of different genetic variants (mos...

Ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic form of cell death that is driven by iron and reactive oxygen species (ROS). This process is characterised by lipid peroxidation, which damages cell membranes and distinguishes it from other types of cell death. Excess...

Background/Objectives: Retirement from elite sport often disrupts structured routines and performance-driven nutrition habits, leaving athletes vulnerable to maladaptive eating behaviours and body image concerns. This study aimed to explore the exper...

Background/Objectives: Intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (IHH) induces various physiological and metabolic adaptations. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a seven-day IHH exposure on nutritional status, body composition, gut microbiota, move...

Background: Gut dysbiosis is implicated in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) caused by diets rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs). European bilberry extract (EBE) exerts a regulatory effect on gut microbiota. Neverthe...

Malnutrition in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers can be the result of functional and/or anatomical changes in the alimentary tract, secondary to malignancy or oncologic therapies. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of malnutrition in...