Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 765 - 765
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Hypercholesterolemia
is
commonly
viewed
as
a
risk
factor
for
coronary
heart
disease;
however,
several
studies
have
reported
an
inverse
relationship
between
cholesterol
levels
and
cardiovascular
mortality,
particularly
in
older
adults.
This
"cholesterol
paradox"
challenges
the
conventional
understanding
of
lipid
metabolism.
Despite
often
being
dismissed
result
reverse
causality,
precise
causes
this
paradox
remain
poorly
understood.
study
aimed
to
investigate
potential
existence
long-lived
population
from
central
Sardinia,
Italy.
Methods:
We
recruited
168
baseline
nonagenarians
(81
males,
87
females)
longevity
Blue
Zone
area
2018
followed
them
until
December
2024.
The
profile
was
determined
all
participants
according
current
guidelines,
its
impact
on
survival
analyzed
with
Kaplan-Meier
curves
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
models.
Results:
median
total
199.5
(range
89-314)
mg/dL
males
202.5
89-324)
females.
Survival
time
significantly
longer
LDL
(LDL-C)
above
130
compared
that
LDL-C
lower
than
(3.82
±
1.88
years
vs.
2.79
1.56
years,
p
<
0.0001).
analysis
revealed
significant
reduction
hazard
ratio
(HR)
mortality
mild
hypercholesterolemia
(LDL-C
≥
mg/dL)
those
normal
(OR
0.600,
95%CI
0.405-0.891).
Conclusions:
In
examined,
unlikely
be
reflection
causality.
Our
results
challenge
common
view
invariably
associated
low
levels.
Furthermore,
moderate
does
not
preclude
oldest
adult
attaining
advanced
ages,
contrary
belief.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 796 - 796
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Vitamin
D,
also
called
the
“sunshine”
vitamin,
has
gained
great
attention
recently
due
to
observed
high
percentage
of
worldwide
population
being
deficient
in
this
essential
bioactive
vitamin.
Primarily,
vitamin
D
was
known
for
its
important
role
bone
health.
Nevertheless,
recent
research
shown
importance
brain,
heart,
muscles,
immune
system,
and
skin
health,
distinct
bio-functionality
almost
every
tissue
human
body.
Therefore,
deficiency
been
highly
correlated
with
multiple
diseases,
including
dermatologically
associated
ones.
Moreover,
different
methodologies
are
applied
synthesize
while
main
sources
plasma
levels
factors
that
can
cause
adverse
modifications
multiple.
Further
upon
exhibited
notable
against
such
as
psoriasis,
atopic
dermatitis,
vitiligo,
acne,
rosacea.
In
article,
a
critical
review
most
relevant
significant
information
regarding
relationship
between
health
is
thoroughly
conducted,
emphasis
given
potential
uses
benefits
several
cosmetic
applications.
Current
status,
limitations,
future
perspectives
potent
extensively
discussed.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(9), P. 7784 - 7784
Published: April 24, 2023
Inflammaging
and
immunosenescence
are
associated
with
aging
of
the
human
body,
but
there
key
differences
between
them.
Immunosenescence
aims
to
adapt
body
systems
aging,
while
inflammaging
is
considered
a
consequence
immunosenescence.
There
has
been
much
research
in
area
recently,
yet
our
understanding
ability
develop
interventions
decrease
harmful
effect
on
insufficient.
This
review
focused
processes
skin.
We
aimed
identify
factors
that
influence
inflammaging,
skin
their
mechanisms.
discussed
role
triggering
(e.g.,
UV
radiations,
changes
bioavailability
nitric
oxide,
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
factors,
reactive
oxygen
species)
inhibiting
can
potentially
be
used
as
anti-aging
treatments,
well
idea
geroprotectors
senotherapeutics.
concluded
knowledge
external
help
people
improve
health
conditions,
biochemical
researchers
understand
process
minimize
impact
body.
Further
needed
better
slow
down
or
accelerate
inflammaging.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(24), P. 5116 - 5116
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Cognitive
impairment
and
dementia
are
burgeoning
public
health
concerns,
especially
given
the
increasing
longevity
of
global
population.
These
conditions
not
only
affect
quality
life
individuals
their
families,
but
also
pose
significant
economic
burdens
on
healthcare
systems.
In
this
context,
our
comprehensive
narrative
review
critically
examines
role
nutritional
supplements
in
mitigating
cognitive
decline.
Amidst
growing
interest
non-pharmacological
interventions
for
enhancement,
delves
into
efficacy
vitamins,
minerals,
antioxidants,
other
dietary
supplements.
Through
a
systematic
evaluation
randomized
controlled
trials,
observational
studies,
meta-analysis,
focuses
outcomes
such
as
memory
attention
improvement,
executive
function
support,
neuroprotection.
The
findings
suggest
complex
interplay
between
supplementation
health,
with
some
showing
promising
results
others
displaying
limited
or
context-dependent
effectiveness.
highlights
importance
dosage,
bioavailability,
individual
differences
response
to
supplementation.
Additionally,
it
addresses
safety
concerns
potential
interactions
conventional
treatments.
By
providing
clear
overview
current
scientific
knowledge,
aims
guide
professionals
researchers
making
informed
decisions
about
use
health.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
96(4), P. 1353 - 1382
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
Diet
is
an
important
nonpharmacological
risk-modifying
factor
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
The
approaches
used
here
to
assess
diet's
role
in
the
risk
of
AD
include
multi-country
ecological
studies,
prospective
and
cross-sectional
observational
laboratory
studies.
Ecological
studies
have
identified
fat,
meat,
obesity
from
high-energy
diets
as
factors
reported
that
rates
peak
about
15-20
years
after
national
dietary
changes.
Observational
compared
Western
pattern
with
those
Dietary
Approaches
Stop
Hypertension
(DASH),
Mediterranean
(MedDi),
Mediterranean-DASH
Intervention
Neurodegenerative
Delay
(MIND)
diets.
Those
including
higher
consumption
saturated
total
fats,
ultraprocessed
foods
a
lower
fruits,
legumes,
nuts,
omega-3
fatty
acids,
vegetables,
whole
grains.
Diet-induced
associated
significant
inflammation,
insulin
resistance,
oxidative
stress,
elevated
homocysteine,
advanced
glycation
end
products,
trimethylamine
N-oxide.
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
bioactive
components
specific
affect
are
discussed.
Given
most
countries'
entrenched
food
supply
systems,
upward
trends
would
be
hard
reverse.
However,
people
willing
able,
low-animal
product
diet
plenty
anti-inflammatory,
low-glycemic
load
may
helpful.
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Abstract
Ageing
as
a
natural
irreversible
process
inherently
results
in
the
functional
deterioration
of
numerous
organ
systems
and
tissues,
including
skeletal
immune
systems.
Recent
studies
have
elucidated
intricate
bidirectional
interactions
between
these
two
In
this
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
synthesis
molecular
mechanisms
cell
ageing.
We
further
discuss
how
age-related
changes
influence
system
consequent
impact
alterations
on
system.
Finally,
highlight
clinical
implications
findings
propose
potential
strategies
to
promote
healthy
ageing
reduce
pathologic
both
Population
ageing
is
increasing
in
prevalence
most
developed
countries.
Ageing
the
decline
of
functional
properties
at
cellular,
tissue,
and
organ
level.
Biochemical
changes
that
occur
all
organisms
experience
biological
are
referred
to
as
"Hallmarks
ageing".
Inflammation
a
common
denominator
hallmarks
ageing,
being
mechanistically
involved
age-related
health
consequences.
Inflamm-ageing
refers
inflammatory
immune
systems
which
somehow
drive
process
towards
healthy
or
unhealthy
ageing.
Current
evidences,
support
that,
reversing
pro-inflammatory
status
inflamm-ageing,
able
modulate
associated
with
increased
levels
molecules
(e.g.
cytokines,
chemokines),
ultimately
producing
chronic
low-grade
state
typically
observed
older
individuals.
It
commonly
accepted
balance
between
pro-
anti-inflammatory
cytokines/chemokines
one
factors
determining
whether
occurs.
Malnutrition
nutritional
imbalances,
highly
prevalent
elderly,
playing
role
driving
immunoactive
molecules.
In
particular,
malnutrition
major
risk
factor
for
sarcopenia,
phenomenon
characterized
by
loss
muscle
mass,
often
basis
frailty.
Given
close
relationship
there
also
evidence
link
Indeed,
cytokine/chemokine
elderly
patients
were
demonstrated.
The
demonstration
specific
cytokines
play
modulating
appetite
nutrient
sensing
taste
reception,
provided
further
existence
nutrition
shaping
trajectory
present
review
will
overview
current
supporting
circulating
chemokines
inflammation,
malnutrition.
Cosmetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 37 - 37
Published: March 1, 2024
Vitamin
D
is
a
natural
photoproduct
that
has
many
beneficial
effects
on
different
organs,
including
skin.
Active
forms
of
vitamin
and
its
derivatives
exert
biological
skin
cells,
thus
maintaining
homeostasis.
In
keratinocytes,
they
inhibit
proliferation
stimulate
differentiation,
have
anti-inflammatory
properties,
act
as
antioxidants,
DNA
damage
repair
after
ultraviolet
(UV)
exposure.
melanocytes,
also
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis
antioxidants.
fibroblasts,
affect
fibrotic
processes
collagen
production,
promote
wound
healing
regeneration.
On
the
other
hand,
cells
ability
to
activate
directly.
These
activities,
along
with
projected
topical
application
derivatives,
are
promising
for
care
photo
protection
can
be
used
in
prevention
or
possible
reversal
aging.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 398 - 398
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
The
pro-hormone
vitamin
D3
is
an
important
modulator
of
both
innate
and
adaptive
immunity
since
its
biologically
active
metabolite
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin
(1,25(OH)2D3)
regulates
via
the
transcription
factor
VDR
(vitamin
D
receptor)
epigenome
transcriptome
human
immune
cells
controls
in
this
way
expression
hundreds
target
genes.
Since
myeloid
linage
hematopoiesis
epigenetically
programmed
by
concert
with
pioneer
factors
PU.1
(purine-rich
box
1)
CEBPα
(CCAAT/enhancer
binding
protein
α),
monocytes,
macrophages,
dendritic
are
most
D-sensitive
cell
types.
central
role
system
various
aging-related
diseases
suggests
that
immunocompetence
describes
not
only
ability
individual
to
resist
pathogens
parasites
but
also
contest
non-communicative
process
aging
itself.
In
review,
we
argue
individual-specific
responsiveness
relates
a
person’s
epigenetic
programming
function
ligand
1,25(OH)2D3
during
as
well
periphery.
This
may
provide
mechanism
explaining
how
protects
against
major
common
and,
parallel,
promotes
healthy
aging.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(4), P. 1273 - 1299
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Vitamin
D
is
a
secosteroid
hormone
exerting
neurosteroid-like
properties.
Its
well-known
nuclear
receptor,
and
recently
proposed
as
mitochondrial
transcription
factor,
vitamin
acts
for
its
primary
functions.
The
second
receptor
an
endoplasmic
reticulum
protein,
protein
disulfide
isomerase
A3
(PDIA3),
suggested
to
act
rapid
response.
has
effects
on
various
systems,
particularly
through
calcium
metabolism.
Among
them,
the
nervous
system
important
place
in
context
of
our
subject.
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
receptors
numerous
system.
Neurodegeneration
long-term
process.
Throughout
human
life
span,
so
deficiency.
Our
previous
others
out-come
deficiency
(hypovitaminosis
or
inefficient
utilization
D),
may
lead
neurons
be
vulnerable
aging
neurodegeneration.
We
suggest
keeping
levels
at
adequate
all
stages
life,
considering
new
approaches
such
agonists
can
activate
receptors,
utilizing
other
derivatives
produced
synthesis
process
with
UVB
are
crucial
when
D-based
intervention
studies.
Given
most
aspects
D,
this
review
outlines
how
work
involved
neurodegeneration,
emphasizing
Alzheimer’s
disease.