Consumption Of Vitamin Research Articles

The association of deficiencies of water-soluble vitamin intake with health-related quality of life and prognosis in patients with heart failure.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether deficiencies of water-soluble vitamin intake predicted health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the composite end point of all-cause mortality or cardiac- or heart failure (HF)-related hospitalization in HF patients. Patients with HF may be at risk for inadequate consumption of water-soluble vitamins due to poor appetite and dietary sodium restriction. Because water-soluble vitamins are important in metabolic processes, inadequate dietary intake of these vitamins may negatively affect health outcomes. We consecutively recruited patients with HF from outpatient clinics affiliated with academic medical centers. Patients were referred by providers to investigators who verified their eligibility. Patients with HF completed a four-day food diary to determine dietary deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins and the Minnesota Living with HF questionnaire to assess HRQOL at baseline. Patients were followed to determine an event. A total of 216 patients were included. Patients with a higher number of dietary deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins had poorer HRQOL (unstandardized coefficient = 4.92, 95% confidence interval 2.20-7.27). Cox regression showed that for each additional deficiency of a water-soluble vitamin intake, there was a 30% increase in risk for an event (95% confidence interval 1.03-1.75), controlling for demographic and clinical variables. Inadequate dietary consumption of water-soluble vitamins was associated with poor HRQOL and prognosis and in HF. Our findings highlight that clinicians should understand the importance of encouraging patients to consume water-soluble vitamin-rich foods, which may result in enhancing outcomes in HF.

Nutritional status and dietary adequacy amid reproductive aged women in Cumilla, Bangladesh

Dietary patterns are evolving greatly during the last years and various diet and lifestyle related diseases are increasing day by day. The prevalence of double burden of malnutrition and various nutritional deficiency diseases among the reproductive aged women, the most vulnerable group has become a severe concern during the last decades. Therefore, the study focused on the nutritional status of reproductive aged women, their dietary food and nutrient intake and the adequacy of these consumed nutrients as compared to their requirements. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the randomly selected 355 households in Cumilla district in Bangladesh. The results showed that only about 32% of the participants were found having a normal BMI range. The percentage of underweight, overweight and obesity among the participants were 13.3% (95% CI: 10.25, 16.36), 35.8% (95% CI: 31.49, 40.12) and 19.6% (95% CI: 16.04, 23.17) respectively. Dietary protein, carbohydrate, total fat consumption was 11.87%, 65.22% and 18.9% of energy. Consumption of vitamin A, C, D, Folic acid, calcium, sodium, riboflavin and potassium was very poor and found below EAR/AI among the most respondents. Thiamin, zinc, iron, phosphorous intake was satisfactory among the most respondents.
 Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2020, 6(4): 628-634

The role of micronutrients in the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with the novel coronavirus infection COVID-19

Post-COVID disorders syndrome (PCDS) is an umbrella term for a complex of persistent symptoms that a patient can develop after suffering from COVID-19. The aim of the research was to systematize data on the role of micronutrients in the treatment of PCDS. Material and methods. The authors carried out a systematic analysis of foreign (ncbi. nlm.nih.gov) and Russian (elibrary.ru) scientific publications. Results. The most common symptoms that can persist for a long time after a coronavirus infection can be divided into 4 groups: 1) hypoxic syndrome (respiratory and oxygen deficiency); 2) asthenic syndrome; 3) syndrome of neuropsychiatric disorders; 4) gastrointestinal symptoms. Adequate dietary intake of vitamins and mineral substances is critical for the proper functioning of the immune system and maintenance of the organism functional reserves. The optimal consumption of vitamins D, C and E, zinc and ω-3 fatty acids with ration can be useful for preventing infection, supporting immunity during COVID-19 disease and in the complex of rehabilitation of patients with PCDS. Conclusion. Intake of dietary supplements containing complex of micronutrients can be recommended as a rational adjuvant therapy during the rehabilitation period after COVID-19. However, further research is essential to determine the effective dosage of vitamins and other micronutrients to reduce the manifestations of PCDS.

Vitamin A and Bone Fractures.

Vitamin A is a generic term describing compounds that have the same biological activity as retinol. Dietary vitamin A can be obtained from "provitamin A" carotenoids (e.g., ß-carotene) found in plant foods such as carrots, cantaloupes, and sweet peppers, or as "preformed vitamin A" found in many dietary supplements, animal livers, and vitamin A-fortified foods, such as breakfast cereals, milk, cheese, and yogurt. Low consumption of vitamin A can cause night blindness, reduce immune function, and have detrimental developmental effects. Several lines of evidence suggest that excessive dietary intake of vitamin A might be associated with an increased risk of bone fractures. Meta-analysis of observational human studies that have examined vitamin A and fractures suggests that dietary consumption of large amounts of vitamin A in the form of ß-carotene likely has a protective effect, reducing the risk of fractures. On the other hand, meta-analyses that have specifically examined hip fractures have shown that total vitamin A (all types) or retinol consumption may increase the risk of hip fractures. Until more information is available, it is advisable to consume vitamin A primarily from plant sources, avoid excessive consumption from dietary supplements and animal sources, and lower consumption from fortified foods.

Childbearing Age Women Characteristics in Latin America. Building Evidence Bases for Early Prevention. Results from the ELANS Study.

Latin American (LA) women have been exposed to demographic and epidemiologic changes that have transformed their lifestyle, with increasing sedentary and unhealthy eating behaviors. We aimed to identify characteristics of LA women to inform public policies that would benefit these women and their future children. The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) is a multicenter cross-sectional study of representative samples in eight Latin American countries (n = 9218) with a standardized protocol to investigate dietary intake, anthropometric variables, physical activity, and socioeconomic characteristics. Here we included the subsample of all 3254 women of childbearing age (15 to <45 years). The majority of ELANS women had a low socioeconomic status (53.5%), had a basic education level (56.4%), had a mostly sedentary lifestyle (61.1%), and were overweight or obese (58.7%). According to the logistic multiple regression model, living in Peru and Ecuador predicts twice the risk of being obese, and an increased neck circumference is associated with a 12-fold increased obesity risk. An increased obesity risk was also predicted by age <19 years (Relative Risk (RR) 19.8) and adequate consumption of vitamin D (RR 2.12) and iron (RR 1.3). In conclusion, the identification of these risk predictors of obesity among Latin American women may facilitate targeted prevention strategies focusing on high-risk groups to promote the long-term health of women and their children.

The Effect of Vitamin C 1000 mg Beverages on Surface Roughness of Heat Cured Acrylic Resin

Introduction: Consumption of vitamin C 1000 mg beverages regularly can increased surface roughness of heat cured acrylic resin which caused by chemical reaction between acids in the beverages and heat cured acrylic resin. This caused by the acidic state in oral cavity and affect the surface roughness of heat cured acrylic resin. Objective: To determine the effect of vitamin C 1000 mg beverage on surface roughness of heat cured acrylic resin. Methods: Forty-four samples of heat cured acrylic resin sized 2 cm x 2 cm x 3 mm were divided into 4 groups. Samples were tested using surface roughness tester (Handysurf, Japan). Afterwards, group I immersed in You C1000 lemon, group II in You C1000 orange, group III in You C1000 apple, and control group in aquadest. Immersion was carried out for 3 days in a 37oC incubator with solutions replacement every 24 hours. Then, carried out the last measurement of surface roughness (post-test) of resin acrylic heat cured. Statistical test used in this study were paired t-test and one way ANOVA. Results: Paired t-test on group I, II and III showed that there were significant increase on surface roughness. One way ANOVA welch showed that there was asignificant difference. Post hoc Games-Howell showed that there was a significant difference on control group compared to group I, II and III. Conclusion: There was an effect of vitamin C 1000 mg beverage on surface roughness of heat cured acrylic resin

Assessment of early oxidative stress following the use of radiotheranostics agents 177Lu-PSMA for prostate cancer and 177Lu-DOTATATE for neuroendocrine tumors; radioprotective effect of vitamin C.

We aimed first to evaluate the early oxidative stress following radionuclide therapy (RNT) with 177Lu-PSMA and 177Lu-DOTATATE and second to evaluate the protective effect of vitamin C on oxidative stress. Prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients referred to therapy with 177Lu-PSMA and 177Lu-DOTATATE, respectively, were enrolled in this study. The patients divided into the control group underwent routine RNT without any intervention and the intervention group was asked to take effervescent tablets (500 mg) of vitamin C for two days prior to the RNT (three tablets per day). To measure oxidative stress, blood samples were taken immediately before treatment and 48 h after treatment, and the serums were separated and frozen. To evaluate oxidative stress, the serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) and the activity of glutathione reductase were measured before and two days after treatment. In total, 61 RNT cycles were evaluated in 34 patients with age of 65 ± 2.83 (median ± SE) years (range of 27-99); this total included 20 (59%) prostate cancer patients [35 cycles (57.4%)] and 14 patients (41%) with NET [26 cycles (42.6%)]. Of the 61 evaluated cycles, 27 cycles were given in the control group and 34 cycles were given in the intervention group. The serum level of MDA was significantly increased after treatment compared to before treatment (P = 0.02) in the control group, while no significant change in the serum level of MDA was observed in the intervention group (P = 0.52). The serum level of GSH was insignificantly decreased after treatment compared to before treatment in the control group and slightly increased after treatment in the intervention group (P > 0.05). The serum level of glutathione reductase was insignificantly increased in all groups of patients after treatment (P > 0.05). According to the results of this study, RNT with Lu-PSMA and Lu-DOTATATE may induce oxidative stress via the generation of free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Consumption of vitamin C prior to RNT may ameliorate this oxidative stress. These preliminary results have positive implications for clinical practice. Verification of these noteworthy results is needed and can be conducted with larger randomized controlled trials with longer time points.

Tingkat Konsumsi Kalsium, Seng, Vitamin E Dan Dismenorea Primer pada Siswi SMA

Total of 54,89% of childbearing age women in Indonesia experience primary dysmenorrhea. The intake of micronutrients such as Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin E can help in relieving the pain. This study aimed to find out the relationship between the level of calcium, zinc, and vitamin E consumption with the primary dysmenorrhea in female students at SMA Negeri 8 Denpasar. This study used observational research with a cross-sectional approach to support the research. 65 people were taken as samples using the simple random sampling technique. The chi-square was used as the statistical test in this study. The result of the study showed that most of the samples had low-level consumption of Calcium (87,7%), Zinc (78,5%), and vitamin E (95.4%), and 70,8% of the samples had primary dysmenorrhea. Based on the result, there was a relationship between the level of Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin E consumption with primary dysmenorrhea. The better level of Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin E consumption, the fewer women will experience dysmenorrhea. It is necessary to provide counseling that is related to alternative dysmenorrhea prevention, especially regarding the role of nutrients that can be used as dysmenorrhea therapy.

Nutritional status of polluted region: evaluating student food diary

The purpose of the study was to explore food diaries to identify differences in the received nutrients between students living in a relatively ecologically safe area and polluted region. The sample included 179 participants living in Stavropol (ecologically safe area) and Nevinnomyssk (polluted region) at the age of 17 to 23 years. Dietary intake was estimated using a 7-days food diary and nutrient intake adequacy using the computer program “Nutrition for health and longevity”. Participants did not significantly differ in age, gender, height and weight. There were total caloric and nutrients shortage in most of all students, regardless of the residence. Reduced fat consumption and pronounced deficiency of biotin, beta-carotene, choline, vitamins A, C, B6, B12, D, I, manganese, Fe, S, F, Se and Zn was found. Severity of protein, niacin, K, Ca, Mg and P deficiency in diet was higher in polluted area compared to the relatively ecologically safe area. In this regard, there are several related issues that need to be addressed in the future. These are the intake of heavy metals from food, the production and use of environmentally friendly food, and the development of functional products for students and residents of polluted regions.

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Feeding and Hygiene Habits of Nursing Students

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on feeding and hygiene habits of nursing students. The research is a cross-sectional type and was conducted with the students of Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Health Sciences online between 2019-2020. The universe of the study consists of 155 students, and it was attempted to reach the entire population without sampling, and 126 students (81%) agreed to participate in the study.Mean age of the students was 21.52 ± 1.47 years. It was determined that 68.3% of the students had gained weight during the pandemic process. In the covid-19 pandemic the students increased daily consumption of vitamin C, legume, prebiotics, probiotics and spices and vegetables such as turmeric, ginger; while they reduced consumption of acid/fizzy drinks, junk food and fast food (p

Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium Consumption and Markers of Glucose Metabolism in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Objective This was a cross-sectional study associating vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and potassium intakes with markers of glucose metabolism in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Methods HCHS/SOL is a multicenter, prospective, population-based cohort study on Hispanics/Latinos aged 18–74 years in the US. For this analysis, we included 10,609 participants who were free of diabetes. Analysis of covariance was used to assess associations of a range of micronutrient intake on the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and 2-hour post-oral glucose tolerance test (2h-plasma glucose) separately for normoglycemic and with pre-diabetes, after controlling for important confounders. All analyses accounted for the complex sample design and sampling weights. Results HOMA-IR levels were significantly lower among adults with intakes in the highest quartile for vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium compared to the respective lowest quartiles, for those with normoglycemia and pre-diabetes, even after adjusting for confounders, such as diet quality (p < 0.05). For those with pre-diabetes, HOMA-IR levels were also significantly lower for those in the highest quartile of calcium intake. However, 2h-plasma glucose was significantly higher in those with intakes higher than quartile 1 for vitamin D and calcium among those with normoglycemia and significantly higher in quartile 3 of potassium intake for those with pre-diabetes, p < 0.05. No significant associations were found for HbA1c in either group. Conclusions Higher consumption of vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium are associated with optimal levels of HOMA-IR among participants with normoglycemia and pre-diabetes.

Effects of Matcha Green Tea Powder on Cognitive Functions of Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals.

Matcha Green Tea Powder contains a variety of active ingredients beneficial to health, such as tea catechins, lutein and vitamin K. It is also known that these ingredients confer benefits upon cognitive functions of elderly people. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between a daily supplementation of Matcha and the change in cognitive functions of community-dwelling elderly people. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 12-week trial was performed. Sixty-one participants were recruited and randomly assigned to receive test drink containing 3 g powder from fresh Matcha or placebo powder per day. Changes in cognitive function were assessed utilizing a psychometric test battery. Daily food intake was assessed by a Brief-type Self-administered Diet History Questionnaire (BDHQ). In the gender-specific analysis, a significant cognitive enhancement was observed in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score in the active group of women. In dietary analysis, we found a significant inverse correlation between consumption of vitamin K in daily diet, excluding test drinks, and change in MoCA. The present study suggests that daily supplementation of Matcha Green Tea Powder has protective effects against cognitive decline in community-dwelling elderly women.

Водорозчинні вітаміни: фізіологічне значення, роль у житті людини та їх вміст у харчуванні населення, що мешкає на територіях, забруднених радіацією внаслідок аварії на ЧАЕС

Aim of the Research. Generalization of information about the properties and history of discovery of water-soluble vitamins, their up-to-date classification, sources of their intake and daily consumption by people of different ages and for people affected by the Chernobyl accident and living in environmentally hazardous areas. The article describes the results and data of long-term studies of the actual consumption of water-soluble vitamins by the population living in radioactively contaminated areas as a result of the Chernobyl accident. Materials and Methods. The presented data of the academic literature on the history of discovery of vitamins reveal their main characteristics and significance for the functioning of the human body. The information about physiological needs and the main sources of vitamins intake are presented. Conclusions. The article is relevant for family doctors, hygienists, nutritiologists, nutritionists and others as a scientific information material on the prevention and correction of vitamin deficiency. Key Words: water-soluble vitamins, vitamin deficiency, daily intake of vitamins, population of environmentally fragile regions, Chernobyl accident.

The relationship between anthropometric measures, vitamin consumption and biochemical values as cardiovascular disease predictors in a school population in bogotá

Rationale: Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency in children, remains a public health problem in Colombia. In long term basis, this may translate in augmented cardiovascular problems, therefore, we seek to understand in a school population how their nutritional and lifestyle habits may relate to this possible outcome.

The nutrient requirements of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and their application to fermented milk

Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 is a suitable probiotic for food application, but because of its slow growth in milk, an increase in its efficiency is desired. To shorten the time required for fermentation, the nutrient requirements of L. acidophilus LA-5 were analyzed, including the patterns of consumption of amino acids, purines, pyrimidines, vitamins, and metal ions. The nutrients required by L. acidophilus LA-5 were Asn, Asp, Cys, Leu, Met, riboflavin, guanine, uracil, and Mn2+, and when they were added to milk, the fermentation time of fermented milk prepared by L. acidophilus LA-5 alone was shortened by 9 h, with high viable cell counts that were maintained during storage of nutrient-supplemented fermented milk compared with the control. For fermented milk prepared by fermentation with Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus, and L. acidophilus LA-5, viable cell counts of L. acidophilus LA-5 increased 1.3-fold and were maintained during storage of nutrient-supplemented fermented milk compared with the control. Adding nutrients had no negative effect on the quality of the fermented milk. The results indicated that suitable nutrients enhanced the growth of L. acidophilus LA-5 and increased its viable cell counts in fermented milk prepared by L. acidophilus LA-5 alone and mixed starter culture, respectively.

Prevalence of Hearing and Visionabnormalities in School Children in Udupi District Karnataka

Background: Preschool screenings are recommended for early detection and treatment of childhood visualand hearing disorders.Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of hearing abnormalities, visual impairments and correlate itsassociation with consumption of vitamin A rich food and usage of electronic devices in school going childrenin Udupi district, KarnatakaMethod: Rinnie’s test and Weber’s tests was done by using tuning fork method for hearing, Snellen’s chartfor distant vision, Jager’s chart for near vision, Ishiara chart for colour vision and confrontation test for fieldof vision. Questionnaires were used to get the detailed informations regarding consumption of vitamin Arich food and usage of electronic devices,Result: Screening test for hearing and vision conducted on 250 students. There was no significant hearingabnormality was found out of 250 students, there was hearing impairment in 1.6% of the children due toear infection. In vision screening,12.8% of children having visual abnormalities like myopia, hyperopia andcolor blindness. The total prevalence of vision abnormalities was 32(12.8%) 95% CI: 11.924-13.676.Conclusion: Vision and hearing screening is very essential in school children to recognize the visualimpairments or hearing abnormalities at earliest which will be helpful for further treatment. This studyshould be conducted in large sample size.

Effects of Nutritional Interventions in the Control of Musculoskeletal Pain: An Integrative Review.

Food consumption has significant positive effects on an individual’s health status, including the reduction of symptoms associated with musculoskeletal pain. However, specific food groups indicated for the treatment of pain are not yet determined. Hence, this review aimed to analyze the effects of nutritional interventions with specific diets, oils and/or fatty acids, and foodstuffs in natura in the reduction of musculoskeletal pain. An integrative review was conducted in the following databases: Embase, PubMed, LILACS, and Google Scholar. Clinical trials written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and published between 2000 and March 2020 were included in this review. Seventeen studies were included. Among these, a reduction of musculoskeletal pain with different types of nutritional interventions, such as vegan and Mediterranean diets and the consumption of blueberry, strawberry, passion fruit peel extract, argan oil, fish oil (omega-3), olive oil, and undenatured type II collagen and vitamin D gel capsules, was observed in 14 studies. Eight studies evaluated the profiles of several inflammatory markers, and of these, decreased interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α levels were observed in two studies. This review suggests that different nutritional interventions with specific diets, oils and/or fatty acids, and foodstuffs in natura reduce musculoskeletal pain, specifically in adults with osteoarthritis. Besides pain improvement, nutritional interventions, including the consumption of strawberry and vitamin D gel capsules, decrease the levels of several inflammatory markers.

Prediagnostic Consumption of Vitamin D, Calcium and Dairy Products and Colorectal Cancer Survival

Prediagnostic Consumption of Vitamin D, Calcium and Dairy Products and Colorectal Cancer Survival

STUDY OF FEEDING PRACTICES IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION (SAM) OF MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRAAGED 9 – 24 MONTHS

BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a public health concern in India. Suboptimal feeding practices reflect the development of severe acute malnutrition in children. The purpose of the study was to determine the feeding practices in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) aged 9 – 24 months. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Nutrition Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre (NRRTC) in Mumbai, Maharashtra including children aged 9 – 24 months. Children were included in the study as per WHO classification of severe acute malnutrition. The information on anthropometric measurements and feeding practices were recorded in a structured questionnaire. Correlation between the feeding practices and anthropometry was examined. Descriptive and bivariate analysis was carried out. RESULTS: 84% of SAM children were found to be severely underweight and 52 % were severely stunted. Only 40% of children were exclusively breastfed. The introduction of complementary feeds at 6 months of age was practiced in 25% of children. 44 % of children were introduced to semi-solid feeds beyond six months of age. Minimum Dietary Diversity was adequate in only 28% of SAM children. There was the least consumption of vitamins and iron-rich food groups among the SAM children. CONCLUSION: Improving maternal awareness about child feeding practices which are preventable risk factors is a key for reducing the burden of severe acute malnutrition.

The Role of Obstetrician in Reducing the Risks of Childhood Allergy Related to Cesarean Birth: A Literature Review

Women’s decision on birth mode should consider its risks and benefits, including long-term risks of caesarean among children. This study aims to present the current available evidences on the risks of caesarean towards childhood allergy and how an obstetrician could prevent this outcome through nutrition and education. We searched articles from several online databases about the link between caesarean, childhood allergy, and prenatal intervention. There were significant risks of childhood asthma and food allergy, but it was still unclear for allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. Nutritional intervention could be done for pregnant women with consumption of probiotics and vitamin D supplementation. In addition, prenatal education is necessary to prepare better childhood outcomes.