Nutrition
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In recent years, a great number of studies have been directed toward the evaluation of gastrointestinal microbiota modulation through the introduction of beneficial microorganisms, also known as probiotics. Many studies have highlighted how this category of bacteria is very important for the good development, functioning, and maintenance of our immune system. There is a delicate balance between the immune system, located under the gut epithelial barrier, and the microbiota, but many factors can induce a disequilibrium that leads to an inflammatory state and dysbiosis. The aim of this work is to verify the anti-inflammatory effects of a probiotic formulation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium lactis, and Bifidobacterium longum (Serobioma). ⋯ The transwell model is an intriguing toll approach to studying the human epithelial barrier.
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To gather preliminary data examining whether dehydration and/or exposure to monosodium glutamate (MSG) may influence pain in Meru, Kenya. ⋯ This pilot data suggests an abnormally high prevalence of pain in Meru, Kenya, and that MSG intake, combined with dehydration, may be contributing to chronic widespread pain in this region. Future research should include a formal pain prevalence estimate and a randomized controlled trial to further test this dietary intervention.
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Observational Study
Prevalence and duration of reasons for enteral nutrition feeding interruption in a tertiary intensive care unit.
Intensive care unit (ICU) enteral nutrition (EN) can involve frequent feeding interruption (FI). The prevalence, causes, and duration of such interruption were investigated. ⋯ EN FI occurred primarily due to human factors, which may be minimized by adherence to an evidence-based feeding protocol as determined by a nutrition support team.
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To investigate the association of exposure to the Chinese famine during early life with metabolic syndrome risk in adults. ⋯ Results in the present study indicated that exposure to famine in early life increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in adulthood, particularly in women.
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To analyze the contribution of school meals to healthy food consumption among public school students in Brazil. ⋯ School meal consumption affects positively the consumption of healthy foods among students.