The impact of COVID-19 on vitamin E concentrations and oxidative stress markers in adult subjects: A systematic review

Objective: To determine the impact of COVID-19 on vitamin E concentrations and oxidative stress in patients affected by the disease. Method: We conducted a systematic review using observational studies published between 2020 and 2023, which addressed the impact of COVID-19 on vitamin E concentrations and oxidative stress in patients affected by the disease. Review articles, clinical trials, letters to the editor, as well as studies conducted with pregnant women, animals and/or in vitro tests, and in languages other than English were excluded from this search. Studies were selected through a literature search in the following electronic databases: PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science, from October 2022 to May 2023. Results: Three articles were included in this review, consisting of patients with mild to severe symptoms, including those hospitalized in the intensive care unit. The reduction in vitamin E concentrations was in all studies accompanied by a reduction in enzymes involved in antioxidant action, such as superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase. In parallel to this, studies showed elevated concentrations of lipid peroxidation markers, such as malondialdehyde and myeloperoxidase. Conclusion: Infection with the SARS-COV-2 alters the activity of antioxidant cells and free radical defense agents.

Objetivo: Determinar el impacto del COVID-19 sobre las concentraciones de vitamina E y el estrés oxidativo en pacientes afectados por la enfermedad. Método: Se trata de una Revisión Sistemática, realizada mediante una prospección de estudios observatorios publicados entre 2020 y 2023, que abordaron el impacto de la COVID-19 sobre las concentraciones de vitamina E y el estrés oxidativo en pacientes afectados por la enfermedad. Se excluyeron de esta búsqueda artículos de revisión, ensayos clínicos, cartas al editor, así como estudios realizados con mujeres embarazadas, animales y/o ensayos in vitro, y en idiomas distintos al inglés. Los estudios se seleccionaron mediante una búsqueda bibliográfica en las siguientes bases de datos electrónicas: PubMed, Science Direct y Web of Science, desde octubre de 2022 hasta mayo de 2023. Resultados: Se incluyeron tres artículos en esta revisión, que consistían en pacientes con síntomas de leves a graves, incluidos los hospitalizados en la unidad de terapia intensiva. La reducción de las concentraciones de vitamina E se acompañó en todos los estudios de una reducción de las enzimas implicadas en la acción antioxidante, como la superóxido dismutasa, la glutatión peroxidasa y la glutatión reductasa. Paralelamente, los estudios mostraron concentraciones elevadas de marcadores de peroxidación lipídica, como el malondialdehído y la mieloperoxidasa. Conclusiones: La infección por el virus del SARS-CoV-2 altera la actividad de las células antioxidantes y de los agentes de defensa contra los radicales libres.

Iron, calcium and phosphorus mineral profile in chronic renal patients on hemodialysis

The main goal of this study was to verify the association between serum and dietary concentrations of calcium, phosphorus and iron, and to determinate whether patients with kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis had inadequacy in dietary intake. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study that evaluated 40 patients undergoing hemodialysis. Food consumption was determined by the 24-hour recall. The optical technology method was used to obtain hemoglobin and hematocrit concentrations. Serum levels of iron, calcium and phosphorus were determined by dry chemistry. We observed insufficient consumption of energy, macronutrients and minerals. Energy intake of patients with longer hemodialysis was higher. The sample presented hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia (except in the group ≥8 years of hemodialysis), higher iron concentrations and lower hemoglobin and hematocrit values. The serum levels of minerals were not affected by dietary intake. There was a significant correlation between dietary phosphorus and calcium in patients undergoing hemodialysis for more than 8 years, those over 60 years old and, between calcium and phosphorus normal levels in patients over 60 years old. Hemoglobin, hematocrit and mineral serum levels were similar regardless of age and hemodialysis time. It was concluded that inadequacies of minerals reflected deregulation among metabolism and the pathophysiological changes inherent to Chronic Kidney Disease.

El objetivo principal de este estudio fue verificar la asociación entre las concentraciones séricas y dietéticas de calcio, fósforo y hierro, y determinar su ingesta dietética inadecuada en pacientes con enfermedad renal sometidos a hemodiálisis. Se trató de un estudio descriptivo transversal que evaluó a 40 pacientes en hemodiálisis. El consumo de alimentos se determinó mediante el recordatorio de 24 horas. Se utilizó el método de tecnología óptica para obtener concentraciones de hemoglobina y hematocrito. Los niveles séricos de hierro, calcio y fósforo se determinaron mediante química seca. El estudio mostró un consumo insuficiente de energía, macronutrientes y minerales. La ingesta energética de los pacientes con hemodiálisis más prolongada fue mayor. La muestra presentó hipocalcemia, hiperfosfatemia (excepto en el grupo ≥8 años de hemodiálisis), mayor concentración de hierro y menores valores de hemoglobina y hematocrito. Los niveles séricos de minerales no se vieron afectados por su ingesta dietética. Hubo una correlación significativa entre el fósforo dietético y el calcio en los pacientes en hemodiálisis durante más de 8 años y los mayores de 60 años y, también, entre los niveles normales de calcio y fósforo en los pacientes mayores de 60 años. Los niveles séricos de hemoglobina, hematocrito y minerales fueron similares independientemente de la edad y el tiempo de hemodiálisis. Se concluyó que las deficiencias de los minerales parecen reflejarse en la desregulación de su metabolismo y los cambios fisiopatológicos inherentes a la Enfermedad Renal Crónica.

Antiviral and immunological activity of zinc and possible role in COVID-19.

Zn deficiency compromises its biological functions, its effect on the immune system and its antiviral activity, increasing vulnerability to infectious diseases. This narrative review aims at presenting and discussing functional aspects and possible mechanisms involved in the potential role of Zn in the immune response and antiviral activity for coronavirus infectious disease-19 (COVID-19) prevention and control. The searches were conducted in PubMed and Science Direct databases, using clinical trials, experimental studies in animals and humans, case-control studies, case series, letters to the editor, and review articles published in English, without restrictions on year of publication. Search approach was based on using the terms: 'zinc', 'COVID-19', 'antiviral agents', 'immunologic factors' and 'respiratory tract infections'. Literature shows the importance of Zn as an essential mineral immunomodulator with relevant antiviral activity in the body. Thus, although there is still a scarcity of studies evaluating Zn supplementation in patients with COVID-19, the results on the topic show the necessity of controlling Zn mineral deficiency, as well as maintaining its homoeostasis in the body in order to strengthen the immune system and improve the prevention of highly complex viral infections, such as that of the COVID-19.

Vitamin D concentrations and their relationship with iron parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease / Concentrações de vitamina D e sua relação com parâmetros de ferro em pacientes com doença renal crônica

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between calcidiol (25(OH)D3) concentrations and iron parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study. The sample consisted of 86 adult patients of both sexes undergoing dialysis. 25(OH)D3 concentrations were determined by chemiluminescence; food consumption was assessed using 24-hour recalls, and the serum levels of hemoglobin, iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation were assessed. Data analysis was performed using the program Stata, with a significance level of p<0.05. Results The results pointed to 25(OH)D3 concentrations compatible with sufficiency, iron levels consistent with normality, and ferritin and transferrin saturation above the reference values. The consumption of carbohydrates and lipids was higher in females. There was no relationship between the adequacy of 25(OH)D3 and the presence of anemia and iron parameters. Conclusion Considering that the mean serum levels of iron and 25(OH)D3 were adequate, it is suggested that resistance to erythropoietin and the inflammatory process may have contributed to the percentage of anemic individuals found in the study.

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar a relação entre as concentrações de calcidiol (25(OH)D3) e os parâmetros de ferro em pacientes com doença renal crônica. Métodos É um estudo transversal, descritivo e quantitativo. A amostra foi composta por 86 pacientes, adultos, de ambos os sexos, em terapia dialítica. As concentrações de 25(OH)D3 foram determinadas pelo método de quimioluminescência; o consumo alimentar foi avaliado pela aplicação de Recordatórios de 24 horas e foram avaliados os níveis séricos de hemoglobina, ferro, ferritina e saturação de transferrina. A análise dos dados foi realizada no programa Stata, com nível de significância p<0.05. Resultados Os resultados apontaram para concentrações de 25(OH)D3 compatíveis com suficiência, níveis de ferro compatíveis com a normalidade e ferritina e saturação de transferrina superiores à referência. O consumo de carboidratos e lipídios foi superior no sexo feminino. Não foi verificada relação entre a adequação de 25(OH)D3 e a presença de anemia e parâmetros de ferro. Conclusão Tendo em vista que os níveis médios séricos de ferro e 25(OH)D3 estavam adequados, sugere-se que a resistência à eritropoietina e o processo inflamatório podem ter contribuído para o percentual de anêmicos constatado no estudo.

Protein intake and its influence on the lipid and anthropometric profiles of patients with chronic kidney disease

ABSTRACT Introduction: Recent studies highlight Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) as responsible for severe damage to clinical-nutritional status and for changes in the lipid profile of its patients, which, together, contribute to the increase in deaths and hospitalization time for these patients. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the protein intake and its association with the lipid and anthropometric profile of chronic renal patients. Methods: Data came from a cross-sectional survey conducted with 95 patients with CKD on dialysis treated at Renal Therapy Centers in the State of Piauí. Anthropometric variables were determined. Protein consumption was obtained by applying two 24hr dietary recalls. Lipid fractions were determined according to the calorimetric enzymatic method and specific calculations. Data were analyzed with Stata®, v.12 software (Statacorp, College Station, Texas, USA), with significance level set at p<0.05. The research received ethical approval, nº 2.527.329. Results: The final sample consisted of 95 patients, with a predominance of male participants (67.4%) and the average age of the total population was 40.8±10.7 years. There was no association between protein consumption and anthropometric variables. However, there was a significant, but negative, correlation between protein intake and total cholesterol concentrations (p= 0.017) and LDL-c (p= 0.025). Conclusion: The mean protein intake identified, 1.30±0.83 g/kg/day, despite meeting the recommendation for chronic renal patients did not appear to influence the anthropometric status, but had significant effects on specific lipid parameters of patients with CKD of this study.

RESUMEN Introducción: Estudios recientes destacan a la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) como responsable del daño severo en el estado clínico-nutricional y de cambios en el perfil lipídico de sus pacientes, que, en conjunto, contribuyen al aumento del tiempo de hospitalización y mortalidad de estos pacientes. Por tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la ingesta proteica y su asociación con el perfil lipídico y antropométrico de pacientes renales crónicos. Métodos: Se analizaron los datos de la encuesta transversal realizada a 95 pacientes con ERC en diálisis tratados en Centros de Terapia Renal del Estado de Piauí. Se determinaron variables antropométricas. El consumo de proteínas se obtuvo aplicando dos encuestas de alimentación 24HR. Las fracciones lipídicas se determinaron según el método enzimático calorimétrico y cálculos específicos. Los datos se analizaron en Software Stata 12, y se adoptaron como nivel de significancia p<0.05. La investigación recibió la aprobación ética, bajo la opinión del número 2.527.329. Resultados: La muestra final estuvo conformada por 95 pacientes, con predominio de varones (67,4%) y la edad promedio de la población total fue de 40,8±10,7 años. No hubo asociación entre el consumo de proteínas y las variables antropométricas de los pacientes. Sin embargo, hubo una correlación significativa, pero negativa, entre la ingesta de proteínas y las concentraciones de CT (p= 0.017) y LDL-c (p= 0.025). Conclusión: Se concluyó que la ingesta media de proteínas identificada, 1,30±0,83 g/kg/día, a pesar de cumplir con la recomendación para pacientes renales crónicos, no pareció influir en el estado antropométrico, pero tuvo efectos significativos sobre parámetros lipídicos específicos de pacientes con ERC de este estudio.

Calcium and phosphorus parameters and their association with serum parathormone in chronic kidney patients on hemodialysis

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to investigate the association between calcium and phosphorus parameters with serum parathormone concentrations in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis. It is descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study. The sample was composed of 50 individuals distributed in: group with up to 5 years of hemodialysis and group with more than 5 years of hemodialysis. Food consumption was assessed using 24-hour dietary recall. Descriptive analysis of quantitative variables was presented as mean and standard deviation. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS program; Student "T" test, Fisher's exact test and Pearson's chi-square test were used, with significance level p <0.05. The groups presented adequate serum calcium concentrations and high concentrations of phosphorus and parathormone. Patients with more than 5 years of hemodialysis had a statistically higher serum parathormone level (p= 0.034); there was an association between longer hemodialysis time and higher serum phosphorus concentrations (p= 0.039). There was a moderate positive correlation between serum parathormone and phosphorus in the group with up to 5 years of hemodialysis (p= 0.012). It was concluded that the progression of CKD increases serum phosphorus and parathormone concentrations, reflecting the pathophysiological events and altered metabolic demand inherent to the pathology.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este trabajo fue investigar la asociación de los parámetros de calcio y fósforo con las concentraciones séricas de parathormona en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) en hemodiálisis. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo y transversal. La muestra estuvo constituida por 50 individuos distribuidos en: grupo con hasta 5 años en hemodiálisis y grupo con más de 5 años en hemodiálisis. El consumo de alimentos se evaluó mediante el recordatorio de 24 horas. El análisis descriptivo de las variables cuantitativas se presentó como media y desviación estándar de la media. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante el programa SPSS; Se utilizó la prueba "T" de Student, la prueba exacta de Fisher y la prueba de chi-cuadrado de Pearson, con un nivel de significancia de p <0.05. Los grupos mostraron concentraciones adecuadas de calcio sérico y altas concentraciones de fósforo y parathormona. Los pacientes con más de 5 años de hemodiálisis tenían un nivel de parathormona sérica estadísticamente más alto (p= 0,034); hubo una asociación entre un mayor tiempo de hemodiálisis y mayores concentraciones de fósforo sérico (p= 0,039). Hubo una correlación positiva moderada entre parathormona sérica y fósforo en el grupo con hasta 5 años de hemodiálisis (p= 0.012). Se concluyó que la progresión de la ERC aumenta las concentraciones séricas de fósforo y parathormona, reflejando los eventos fisiopatológicos y alteración de la demanda metabólica inherente a la patología.

Hypomagnesemia and Its Relationship with Oxidative Stress Markers in Women with Breast Cancer.

Reduced serum magnesium concentrations in women with breast cancer compromises one of the antioxidant defense system involved in the carcinogenesis process. To evaluate parameters of magnesium, the enzyme activity of superoxide dismutase, and its relation with oxidative stress markers in women with breast cancer. A case-control study was conducted, involving 60 women in the age range between 29 and 65 years, divided into two groups: women with breast cancer (n = 30) and women without breast cancer (n = 30). Plasma; ionized, erythrocytic, and urinary magnesium intake; plasma concentrations of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; and erythrocyte superoxide dismutase enzyme activity were evaluated. The mean value of the amount of dietary magnesium was below the recommended level in both groups studied, with no statistical difference (p > 0.05). Plasma, ionized, and erythrocyte magnesium concentrations of women with breast cancer were reduced in relation to the control group (p < 0.0001) and inadequate according to the reference values. Urinary excretion was high, with a significant difference between groups (p < 0.0001). The mean concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances was high in the study participants, with no significant statistical difference between the groups (p > 0.05). The mean values of superoxide dismutase enzyme activity were adequate, with no statistically significant difference between the groups (p > 0.05). Women with breast cancer have impaired magnesium homeostasis, characterized by its reduction in diet, plasma, and erythrocytes and its increase in urine.

[Do children and adolescents who consume ultra-processed foods have a worse lipid profile? A systematic review]. / Crianças e adolescentes que consomem alimentos ultraprocessados possuem pior perfil lipídico? Uma revisão sistemática.

The increase in the input of ultra-processed ingredients in the food of children and adolescents is related to the development of noncommunicable diseases such as dyslipidemia. The scope of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the relationship of consumption of ultra-processed foods in the lipid profile of children and adolescents. A search in the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane and LILACS databases was carried out to locate cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, with or without intervention, in apparently healthy children and/or adolescents, who had the intake of ultra-processed food as an exposure variable and the lipid profile as an outcome. After screening, 14 studies were included, of which nine demonstrated that ultra-processed food consumption was related to increased LDL-c, total cholesterol, triglycerides and a reduction in HDL-c. Three studies found no relationship and two demonstrated that the increased intake of ready-to-eat cereals was related to the decrease in total cholesterol and LDL-c. There was a high consumption of ultra-processed foods and positive relation with blood lipids among children and adolescents, which calls attention to interventions, such as nutritional education, with a view to reducing the intake of these foods.

O aumento da participação de alimentos ultraprocessados na alimentação de crianças e adolescentes está relacionado ao desenvolvimento de agravos não transmissíveis, como dislipidemia. Objetivou-se realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a relação do consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e o perfil lipídico de crianças e adolescentes. Realizou-se uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane e LILACS por estudos com desenhos transversais e longitudinais, com ou sem intervenção; em crianças e/ou adolescentes aparentemente saudáveis, que tivessem a ingestão de alimento ultraprocessado como variável de exposição e o perfil lipídico como desfecho. Após triagem, 14 estudos foram incluídos, destes, nove demonstraram que o consumo de ultraprocessados estava relacionado com o aumento do LDL-c, colesterol total, triglicerídeos e diminuição do HDL-c. Três estudos não encontraram nenhuma relação e dois demonstraram que a maior ingestão de cereais prontos estava relacionada com a diminuição de colesterol total e LDL-c. Observou-se elevado consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e relação positiva com lipídios sanguíneos em crianças e adolescentes o que chama atenção para a realização de intervenções, como educação nutricional, com vistas a reduzir a ingestão desses alimentos.

Gut microbiota in colorectal cancer: Evidence from observational studies

ABSTRACT This study proposes to update knowledge about the relationship between microbiota and Colorectal Cancer (CRC). This is a review carried out using the methodology of the Preferred Report Item for Systematic Analysis and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) and search for original articles, indexed in the Pubmed, Cochrane and Science Direct databases, published between 2011 and 2019, in English. Ten articles showed changes in bacterial composition and its influence on the development and progression of CRC, and only two addressed changes in the composition of fungi and their relationship with CRC. Most studies have shown that the increase in Fusobacterium nucleatum and bacteroides fragilis is strongly associated with the occurrence of CRC due to inflammatory mechanisms; and that Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is a protective factor through the production of butyrate. Additional research is recommended to assess the relationship of microorganisms with the development of CRC, with an emphasis on fungi.

RESUMEN Este estudio propone actualizar el conocimiento sobre la relación entre la microbiota y el Cancer Colorectal (CCR). Esta es una revisión realizada utilizando la metodología del Elemento de Informe Preferido para el Análisis Sistemático y el Meta-análises (PRISMA) y la búsqueda de artículos originales, indexados en las bases de datos Pubmed, Cochrane y Science Direct, publicados entre 2011 y 2019, en inglés. Diez artículos mostraron cambios en la composición bacteriana y su influencia en el desarrollo y la progresión del CCR, y solo dos abordaron los cambios en la composición de los hongos y su relación con el CCR. La mayoría de los estudios han demostrado que el aumento de Fusobacterium nucleatum y bacteroides fragilis está fuertemente asociado con la aparición de CCR debido a mecanismos inflamatorios; y que Faecalibacterium prausnitzii es un factor protector a través de la producción de butirato. Se recomienda investigación adicional para evaluar la relación de los microorganismos con el desarrollo de CCR, con énfasis en los hongos.

Crianças e adolescentes que consomem alimentos ultraprocessados possuem pior perfil lipídico? Uma revisão sistemática / Do children and adolescents who consume ultra-processed foods have a worse lipid profile? A systematic review

Resumo O aumento da participação de alimentos ultraprocessados na alimentação de crianças e adolescentes está relacionado ao desenvolvimento de agravos não transmissíveis, como dislipidemia. Objetivou-se realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a relação do consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e o perfil lipídico de crianças e adolescentes. Realizou-se uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane e LILACS por estudos com desenhos transversais e longitudinais, com ou sem intervenção; em crianças e/ou adolescentes aparentemente saudáveis, que tivessem a ingestão de alimento ultraprocessado como variável de exposição e o perfil lipídico como desfecho. Após triagem, 14 estudos foram incluídos, destes, nove demonstraram que o consumo de ultraprocessados estava relacionado com o aumento do LDL-c, colesterol total, triglicerídeos e diminuição do HDL-c. Três estudos não encontraram nenhuma relação e dois demonstraram que a maior ingestão de cereais prontos estava relacionada com a diminuição de colesterol total e LDL-c. Observou-se elevado consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e relação positiva com lipídios sanguíneos em crianças e adolescentes o que chama atenção para a realização de intervenções, como educação nutricional, com vistas a reduzir a ingestão desses alimentos.

Abstract The increase in the input of ultra-processed ingredients in the food of children and adolescents is related to the development of noncommunicable diseases such as dyslipidemia. The scope of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the relationship of consumption of ultra-processed foods in the lipid profile of children and adolescents. A search in the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane and LILACS databases was carried out to locate cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, with or without intervention, in apparently healthy children and/or adolescents, who had the intake of ultra-processed food as an exposure variable and the lipid profile as an outcome. After screening, 14 studies were included, of which nine demonstrated that ultra-processed food consumption was related to increased LDL-c, total cholesterol, triglycerides and a reduction in HDL-c. Three studies found no relationship and two demonstrated that the increased intake of ready-to-eat cereals was related to the decrease in total cholesterol and LDL-c. There was a high consumption of ultra-processed foods and positive relation with blood lipids among children and adolescents, which calls attention to interventions, such as nutritional education, with a view to reducing the intake of these foods.

Feelings reported by adolescents after food ingestion: a comparative study / Sentimentos relatados por adolescentes após a ingestão alimentar: um estudo comparativo

INTRODUCTION: Food is closely linked with emotions in a complex relationship. The imaginary and symbolic meaning attributed to food has been little studied and the act of eating needs to be better understood. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association of adolescents´ feelings to selected foods. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 995 adolescents from public and private schools in Teresina, PI, Brazil. It was a Supplementary Project to the Brazilian national survey ERICA (Estudo de Riscos Cardiovasculares em Adolescentes). Adolescents had to choose one of the following feelings to selected food: well-being/satisfaction, malaise, no feeling, aversion. For the option aversion, the participant had to indicate if it was related to smell, color, appearance, or taste. Adolescents´ feelings to foods were analyzed by type of school, sex, and age range, using Pearson's chi-square (χ²) or Fisher's exact tests. RESULTS: There was significant differences regarding the type of school for the feeling to chocolate (p=0.015); vegetables (p=0.003); leafy greens (p=0.005); healthy sandwich/natural fruit juice (p≤0.001); high fat red meat (p=0.046); fruit/natural fruit juice (p≤0.001). For sex, there was significant difrerences for healthy sandwich/natural fruit juice (p=0.001); beans and rice (p=0.021) and high fat red meat (p=0.005). There was significant differences between age groups for sandwich, chips, soda and ice cream (p=0.018); pasta (p=0.047) and high fat red meat (p=0.021). Well-being predominated in almost all foods and aversion was poorly reported. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that adolescents' feelings are not directed to specific foods.

INTRODUÇÃO: O alimento está intimamente ligado com as emoções em uma relação complexa. O sentido imaginário e simbólico atribuído à alimentação tem sido pouco estudado e o ato de comer precisa ser melhor compreendido. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação de sentimentos dos adolescentes relacionados a alimentos selecionados. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal com 995 adolescentes de escolas públicas e privadas de Teresina, PI, Brasil. Os dados foram provenientes do Projeto Suplementar ao levantamento nacional brasileiro ERICA (Estudo de Riscos Cardiovasculares em Adolescentes). O adolescente teve que escolher um dos seguintes sentimentos para o alimento selecionado: bem-estar/satisfação, desconforto, nenhum sentimento ou aversão. Para a opção aversão, o participante deveria indicar se ela estava relacionada ao cheiro, cor, aparência ou sabor. Os sentimentos dos adolescentes em relação aos alimentos foram analisados ​​por tipo de escola, sexo e faixa etária, por meio do teste qui-quadrado de Pearson (c²) ou teste exato de Fisher. RESULTADOS: Houve diferenças significativas entre os tipos de escola para o sentimento em relação ao chocolate (p=0,015); legumes/verduras (p=0,003); folhosos (p=0,005); sanduiche/suco natural (p≤0,001); carne vermelha gordurosa (p=0,046); fruta/suco natural (p≤0,001). Para o sexo, houve diferença significativa para sanduiche/suco natural (p=0,001); arroz com feijão (p=0,021) e carne vermelha gordurosa (p=0,005). Para a faixa etária, houve diferença significativa para sanduíche, batata frita, refrigerante e sorvete (p=0,018); macarrão (p=0,047) e carne vermelha gordurosa (p=0,021). O bem-estar predominou em quase todos os alimentos e a aversão foi pouco relatada. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados sugerem que os sentimentos dos adolescentes não estão direcionados a um alimento específico.

Adesão ao tratamento dietético em portadores de diabetes mellitus assistidos pela estratégia saúde da família / Adherence to dietary treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus assisted by family health strategy

Objetivo: Avaliar a adesão ao tratamento dietético em portadores de diabetes mellitus assistidos pela estratégia saúde da família, verificando a existência de associação entre o tipo de diabetes mellitus e as práticas alimentares, condições socioeconômicas e aspectos clínicos relativos à doença. Método: Estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. A população compreendeu os usuários portadores de diabetes mellitus atendidos pelo Programa Saúde da Família em um posto de saúde do bairro Dirceu Arcoverde, na cidade de Teresina, PI, que aceitaram participar da pesquisa. Resultados: Amostra constituída por 40 portadores de diabetes que contemplaram os critérios de inclusão. Houve predominância do sexo feminino (n=40; 67,5%), a adoção de dieta específica para diabético foi estatisticamente superior em ambos os tipos de portadores de DM (p=0,022), assim como o uso de alimentos diet (p=0,028). Conclusão: Constatou-se melhor adesão ao tratamento dietético nos portadores de Diabetes Mellitus tipo I. Concluiu-se, ainda, que os portadores de diabetes mellitus recebiam orientação médica e nutricional relacionada à afecção, mas fatores socioeconômicos e culturais, aspectos pessoais e o acesso aos serviços de saúde poderiam exercer influência sobre o seguimento de autocuidado.

Vitamin B12, bone mineral density and fracture risk in adults: A systematic review / Vitamina B12, densidade mineral óssea e risco de fraturas em adultos: uma revisão sistemática

Summary Objective: To consolidate information available on the effect of vitamin B12 on bone mineral density and fracture risk, with emphasis on clinical trials, observational and longitudinal data conducted in humans. Method: A systematic review of the literature of the past decade on the role of vitamin B12 in bone mineral density and fracture risk in subjects of all ages and both sexes was performed by means of a PubMed, Science Direct, Medline and SciELO database search. Articles included in this review were identified using the search terms: B12 Vitamin and Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin B12 and Risk of Fractures. Evidence quality of the included articles was evaluated by GRADE system. Results: A total of 25 original studies were identified. After reviewing the titles and abstracts of articles, only 17 articles met the inclusion criteria. The present review provides evidence that the role of vitamin B12 on bone mineral density or fracture risk should be further elucidated. Controversies are explained by heterogeneity of methodologies used for the diagnosis of vitamin B12 and also by differences among populations investigated on the studies. Conclusion: A real effect of vitamin B12 deficiency in bone health and the mechanisms associated with bone metabolism is not well established yet. It is extremely important to carry out more clarifying studies about this theme, especially with vulnerable groups such as postmenopausal and elderly women, as is well-known that they are greatly affected by deficiency of this vitamin.

Resumo Objetivo: Consolidar as informações disponíveis acerca dos efeitos da vitamina B12 sobre a densidade mineral óssea e o risco de fraturas, com destaque para ensaios clínicos, dados observacionais e longitudinais realizados com humanos. Método: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura dos últimos dez anos sobre o papel da vitamina B12 na densidade mineral óssea e no risco de fraturas em populações de todas as idades e para ambos os sexos, com busca de artigos nos bancos de dados eletrônicos: PubMed, Science Direct, Medline e SciELO. Como estratégia de busca de dados incluíram-se os descritores: B12 Vitamin and Bone Mineral Density e B12 Vitamin and Risk of Fractures. A qualidade das evidências dos artigos incluídos foi avaliada pelo sistema GRADE. Resultados: Após a análise dos títulos e dos resumos dos artigos, a estratégia de busca resultou em 25 referências, das quais 17 artigos preencheram os critérios de elegibilidade. Esta revisão fornece evidências de que o papel da vitamina B12 sobre a densidade mineral óssea ou o risco de fraturas ainda precisa ser mais bem elucidado. As controvérsias encontram respaldo na heterogeneidade das metodologias utilizadas para o diagnóstico da vitamina B12 e também na variedade de populações presentes entre os estudos. Conclusão: Ainda não está bem estabelecido o real impacto da deficiência de vitamina B12 na saúde dos ossos e sobre os mecanismos associados ao metabolismo ósseo. É de suma importância a realização de mais estudos esclarecedores, principalmente em grupos vulneráveis como as mulheres pós-menopausa e os idosos, grupos estes bastante afetados pela deficiência dessa vitamina.

Vitamin B12, bone mineral density and fracture risk in adults: A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To consolidate information available on the effect of vitamin B12 on bone mineral density and fracture risk, with emphasis on clinical trials, observational and longitudinal data conducted in humans. METHOD: A systematic review of the literature of the past decade on the role of vitamin B12 in bone mineral density and fracture risk in subjects of all ages and both sexes was performed by means of a PubMed, Science Direct, Medline and SciELO database search. Articles included in this review were identified using the search terms: B12 Vitamin and Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin B12 and Risk of Fractures. Evidence quality of the included articles was evaluated by GRADE system. RESULTS: A total of 25 original studies were identified. After reviewing the titles and abstracts of articles, only 17 articles met the inclusion criteria. The present review provides evidence that the role of vitamin B12 on bone mineral density or fracture risk should be further elucidated. Controversies are explained by heterogeneity of methodologies used for the diagnosis of vitamin B12 and also by differences among populations investigated on the studies. CONCLUSION: A real effect of vitamin B12 deficiency in bone health and the mechanisms associated with bone metabolism is not well established yet. It is extremely important to carry out more clarifying studies about this theme, especially with vulnerable groups such as postmenopausal and elderly women, as is well-known that they are greatly affected by deficiency of this vitamin.

Effect of magnesium supplementation on insulin resistance in humans: A systematic review.

OBJECTIVES: Recent studies have demonstrated that minerals play a role in glucose metabolism disorders in humans. Magnesium, in particular, is an extensively studied mineral that has been shown to function in the management of hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance (IR) action. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of magnesium supplementation on IR in humans via systematic review of the available clinical trials. METHODS: This review was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations. A survey was conducted to select clinical trials related to the effects of this mineral in insulin sensitivity using the following databases: PubMed, SciVerse Scopus, ScienceDirect, and SciVerse Cochrane. RESULTS: After the selection process, 12 articles were identified as eligible, representing different clinical conditions and being free of restriction with regard to sex, age, ethnicity, and differential dosing/shape of magnesium. The results of eight clinical trials showed that supplementation with magnesium influences serum fasting glucose concentrations, and five trials determined an effect on fasting insulin levels. The results of seven studies demonstrated that mineral supplementation reduced homeostasis model assessment for IR values. CONCLUSIONS: The data of this systematic review provide evidence as to the benefits of magnesium supplementation in reducing IR in patients with hypomagnesemia presenting IR. However, new intervention studies are needed to elucidate the role of the nutrient in protection against this metabolic disorder, as well as the standardization of the type, dose, and time of magnesium supplementation.

Influência Dietética e Nutricional na Migrânea / Dietetics and Nutrition Influence in the Migraine

A migrânea é um tipo de cefaleia altamente incapacitante, mais prevalente no sexo feminino e apresenta vários gatilhos dietéticos possíveis. Aliteratura traz alimentos, bebidas e condimentos que podem desencadear ou agravar as crises de migrânea, por outro lado, alguns constituintesalimentares podem ser úteis no tratamento desta. Em relação ao estado nutricional, obesos e desnutridos apresentam crises de migrânea maisduradoras e frequentes que pessoas com peso adequado. O objetivo deste estudo foi relacionar fatores dietéticos e nutricionais com a migrânea.Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão sistemática de literatura nas bases de dados Pubmed, Medline, SciELO e Google Acadêmico, além delivros técnicos sobre o tema. A identificação dos gatilhos alimentares revela-se uma das maneiras mais eficientes para a redução das crises demigrânea. Porém, tendo em vista que alguns alimentos saudáveis têm sido relatados como gatilhos desta comorbidade, desaconselha-se suaeliminação total da dieta. Além disso, a literatura também tem trazido diversos componentes nutricionais atuantes na prevenção da migrânea,tais como: lecitina, ácidos graxos ômega-3 e ômega-6, fenilalanina, taurina, metionina e isoflavona, algumas ervas (manjericão, melissa,gengibre, artemísia), riboflavina, coenzima Q10, magnésio, niacina, carnitina, ácido lipoico e cafeína. Reforça-se ainda a importância damanutenção de um estado nutricional adequado, pois a concentração de gordura abdominal e a desnutrição estão relacionadas a uma maiorincapacidade decorrente da migrânea.

Migraine is a highly disabling type of headache, more prevalent in women and presents several possible dietary triggers. The literatureprovides food, beverages and seasonings that can trigger or aggravate migraine attacks, on the other hand, few food constituents may be usefulin treatment of migraine. In relation to nutritional status, obese and malnourished have migraine attacks more long lasting and frequent thanpeople with normal weight. The objective of this study was to relate dietary and nutritional factors with migraine in woman. Therefore, wecarried out a systematic review of literature in the following databases Pubmed, Medline, SciELO and Google Scholar, and technical bookson the topic. The identification of food triggers appears to be one of the most effective ways to reduce migraine attacks. However, given thatsome healthy foods have been reported as triggers of this comorbidity, we do not recommend their total elimination of the diet. In addition,the literature has also brought many nutritional components active in the prevention of migraine, such as lecithin, omega-3 and omega-6,fatty acids, phenylalanine, taurine, methionine and isoflavone, some herbs (basil, lemon balm, ginger, artemisia), riboflavin, co-enzyme Q10,magnesium, niacin, carnitine, caffeine, and lipoic acid. Is strengthened yet the importance of maintaining an adequate nutritional status, sincethe concentration of abdominal fat and malnutrition are related to greater disability resulting from the migraine.

High 15-F2t-Isoprostane Levels in Patients with a Previous History of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: The Effects of Supplementary Antioxidant Therapy.

BACKGROUND: Phase I of this study was aimed at comparing the profiles of oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), previously treated with surgery, to the healthy subjects. Phase II aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementary antioxidant therapy on the levels of biomarkers in the case group. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In Phase I, oxidative stress biomarkers were measured in blood samples obtained from 24 healthy subjects and 60 patients with history of NMSC previously treated with surgery. In Phase II, the 60 patients with history of NMSC were randomized into two subgroups, one receiving placebo (n = 34) and the other (n = 26) receiving vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc supplementation for 8 weeks, followed by reevaluation of biomarkers. RESULTS: In Phase I, patients with history of NMSC showed increased plasma concentrations of all biomarkers, but only 15-F2t-isoprostane was significantly higher than in the healthy subjects. Risk of NMSC increased by 4% for each additional 1 pg/mL increase in 15-F2t-isoprostane. In Phase II, supplementation did not significantly reduce levels of oxidative stress biomarkers. CONCLUSION: Patients with history of NMSC had significantly high 15-F2t-isoprostane plasma levels; supplementation did not result in significant reduction of oxidative stress biomarkers. This trial was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (ID NCT02248584).

Deficiência de Zinco na Criança e no Adolescente com Doença Hepática Crônica / Zinc Deficiency in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Liver Disease

Um amplo espectro de doenças hepáticas crônicas - DHC pode se manifestar na faixa etária pediátrica. As carências nutricionais são comuns no paciente pediátrico com doença hepática crônica, sobretudo quando o processo for colestático, tendo início antes dos 6 meses de vida. Esse trabalho visou discorrer sobre os aspectos relacionados aos distúrbios de zinco presentes na criança e no adolescente portador de hepatopatias crônicas, para subsidiar a comunidade cientifica na adoção de medidas preventivas e condutas terapêuticas aptas a controlar ou amenizar os efeitos deletérios desse quadro patológico. Realizou-se uma sistemática pesquisa, consultando as bases de dados: PubMed, Scielo e periódicos da Capes, além de livros e outras fontes bibliográficas consideradas relevantes. A deficiência de zinco pode manifestar-se em graus progressivos, comprometendo a função imune. Os fatores que podem levar à deficiência de zinco são: consumo inadequado de zinco; deficiência de zinco pela nutrição parenteral total, consumo de fitatos e fibras que diminuem a biodisponibilidade de zinco; desnutrição energético-proteica (DEP); má-absorção; insuficiência renal crônica e outras doenças.. O estresse ocasionado pela doença hepática crônica e o aumento das citosinas favorecem a deficiência de zinco. Considerando a importância do mineral citado na doença hepática crônica, ratifica-se a necessidade de mais estudos nessa área, no intuito de esclarecer à população e entender os mecanismos envolvidos e oferecer mais embasamento teórico à comunidade científica.

A wide range of chronic liver diseases (CLD) may manifest in children. Nutritional deficiencies are common in pediatric patients with chronic liver disease, especially when it is a cholestatic process beginning before 6 months-old. This work aims to discuss aspects related to disturbances of zinc present in children and adolescents with chronic liver disease, in order to support the scientific community to adopt preventive measures to control or mitigate the deleterious effects of this pathological picture. A systematic search was performed, querying databases PubMed, Scielo journals and Capes, as well as books and other literature sources considered relevant. Zinc deficiency can manifest itself in progressive degrees, compromising immune function. Factors leading to zinc deficiency may be inadequate zinc intake; zinc deficiency by total parenteral nutrition, consumption of phytates and fibers decreasing the zinc bioavailability, protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), malabsorption, chronic renal insufficiency among others. The stress caused by chronic liver disease, and the increased cytokines favor zinc deficiency. Considering the importance of the mineral cited in chronic liver diseases, it confirms the need for more studies in this area to clarify the population and to understand the mechanisms involved and offer more theoretical basis to the scientific community.