Microbes Saving Lives and Reducing Suffering

Microbial Biotechnology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 18(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Food consumption by degree of food processing and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort analysis of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 46, С. 101043 - 101043

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Ultra-processed foods consumption and health-related outcomes: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024

Introduction The increase in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intake has raised concerns about its impact on public health. Prospective observational studies have reported significant associations between higher of UPFs and adverse health outcomes. aim this study is to determine whether these could be confirmed randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods We conducted a systematic review analyze the evidence effects A search was Medline, Embase, Web Science, Scopus, LILACS, CENTRAL up April 22, 2024. RCTs English, Spanish, Portuguese evaluating interventions modify were included. certainty determined using GRADE methodology. Results Three educational intervention one feeding trial included, effect reducing consumption (455 participants, median follow-up, 12 weeks). No observed 30 out 42 outcomes evaluated. adults with stable weight showed reduction energy intake, carbohydrates, fat (low evidence), as well body weight, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (moderate evidence). In studies, waist circumference evidence) women obesity, improvement some dimensions quality life (very low changes children adolescents while overweight pregnant women, not reduced, so benefits attributed other components intervention. Conclusion Interventions aimed at anthropometric dietary outcomes, although for most evaluated limited number methodological limitations prevent definitive conclusions. Further well-designed are needed understand UPF Systematic registration : https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023469984

Язык: Английский

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Ultra-Processed Food Intakes and Health Outcomes in Adults Older Than 60 Years: A Systematic Review

Nutrition Reviews, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025

Abstract Context Relationships between ultraprocessed food (UPF) intakes and health have been well described in adults, but evidence of these relationships older adults is rather limited. Demographic shifts aging emphasize the importance understanding role diet maintaining during later life. Objective The aim this systematic review was to identify outcomes associated with UPF consumption those aged ≥60 years. Data Sources Medline, Web Science, Scopus, Embase databases were searched from inception until June 2023, using search terms representing any outcome. Observational studies restricted individuals years Nova classification included. Articles screened independently by 2 researchers PECOS inclusion criteria. Extraction Two-thirds present prospective cohort (n = 4) rest cross-sectional 2). number participants ranged 652 2713 across 6 studies. mean age 67 73 Analysis In studies, highest incident frailty, dyslipidemia, renal function decline, abdominal obesity. For intake negative similar young middle-aged cohorts, addition nutritional frailty worse cognitive performance. Conclusions Currently, limited how high could be for influences ability inform policy practice recommendations. More research required owing very specifically adults. Systematic Review Registration PROSPERO registration no. CRD42023442783.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in the nutrient composition of top-selling packaged foods and beverages in Colombia between 2016 to 2021

Frontiers in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12

Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025

Introduction In 2022, the Colombian government approved a law requiring by 2024 use of Front Package octagonal warning labels in food products with an excess nutrients concern for chronic disease, including sodium, sugar, saturated fat, and trans-fat, as well non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS). addition, began 2023 applying 10% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages foods that also had sugar fat. This increased to 15% $20% 2025. While previous study examined changes nutritional composition beverage offered Colombia between 2016 2018, it is necessary update this information understand whether industry anticipated labeling regulations reformulating products. Methods carried out comparison content selected (NNS) from panels 164 matched pairs packaged top selling brands 2021 compared 2016. McNemar’s test paired data was used evaluate proportion each critical NNS be regulated. Results There were no significant trans or free prior policy implementation. However, there increase presence beverages, during pre-policy period 32 59%. Conclusion These findings suggest nutrient been marginal before implementation laws.

Язык: Английский

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Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on the Consumption of Different Food Groups and the Risk of Overweight and Obesity

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(4), С. 662 - 662

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025

Dietary choices play an essential role in energy balance and weight gain. This systematic umbrella review investigates the association between intake of various food groups (whole grains, refined fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, eggs, total dairy, red meat, white processed added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages) their associations to risk obesity being overweight. We systematically searched Medline, Embase, Web Science, Epistemonikos for reviews meta-analyses. A 2925 articles were screened, 13 included our analysis. For each group, data a mean 166,100 participants 36,760 cases, ranging from 19,885 7183 cases meat 520,331 91,256 nuts. Heterogeneity was high most except whole grains beverages. The quality comprehensive meta-analyses all groups, meats, which low quality. High intakes fruits are associated with reduced overweight obesity. In contrast, beverages increased No significant results found remaining no meta-analysis sugars. Diets rich lower developing diets

Язык: Английский

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Beneath the Surface: The Emerging Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Obesity-Related Cancer

Current Oncology Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Abstract Purposeof Review Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are becoming more and important in daily diets around the world; some cases, they can account for as much 60% of energy intake. Epidemiological evidence suggests that this shift toward high levels food processing may be partially responsible global obesity epidemic rise prevalence chronic diseases. Recent Findings Few prospective studies have examined relationship between UPF consumption cancer outcomes. According to currently available information, UPFs increase risk due their obesogenic properties exposure substances cause cancer, such certain additives pollution from product processing. The complex involves factors immune dysregulation, altered adipokine sex hormone levels, abnormal fatty acid metabolism, extracellular matrix remodeling, inflammation. Addressing associated with could involve a multifaceted approach, including consumer behavior modification programs robust public health regulations aimed at enhancing environments. Improved knowledge potential dual negative impacts on environment is one priority areas we identify future research policy implications. Various approaches used prevent cancers consumption, change stricter needed improve environment. Summary This review examines first time role obesity, exploring underlying biological mechanisms identifying key action, environmental impact UPFs.

Язык: Английский

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Ultra‐Processed Foods Marketed in Türkiye: An Analysis of Nutritional Quality and Packaging Sustainability

Nutrition Bulletin, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 12, 2025

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional profile and packaging recycling status of ultra‐processed foods (UPFs) sold in chain markets across Türkiye. In this regard, quality recyclability packages UPFs, as defined by NOVA, five major supermarket chains Türkiye were examined. The energy nutrient content displayed on UPF labels analysed, their profiles considered using Nutri‐Score algorithm. also documented frequency symbols packaging. Of 1365 UPFs examined 13 categories, 61.6% identified having an unhealthy (Nutri‐Score Grades D E), whereas only 16% classified healthy (Grades A B). Categories predominantly containing products included milk dairy, sauces dressings, frozen dehydrated meals, processed meats, along with various snacks desserts like salty sweet snacks, candies, chocolates ice cream. Notably, chocolates, most energy‐dense categories. terms packaging, 84.4% used at least one symbol, 55.3% these plastic material 38.2% Green Dot symbol. results may guide reformulations contribute epidemiological studies analysing relationship between consumption public health. Furthermore, highlight necessity for more national regulations food within context system sustainability.

Язык: Английский

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Association between consumption of ultra processed foods and obesity among Jordanian children and adolescents

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

The consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) is associated with obesity. This study aims to evaluate the contribution UPF total calorie intake and investigate correlation between NOVA categorization was used identify in a single 24-hour dietary recall for participants. has been quantified as percentage energy intake. Weight, height, waist circumference were measured, Body Mass Index-for-Age Z-Score (BAZ) waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) computed. prevalence overweight obesity 23.9% 13.3%, respectively. Approximately 25.5% participants had abnormal WHtR. average 1925 kcal/day, which 40% derived from UPF. subgroups highest caloric contributions among savory snacks sweets (13.5%), industrial grain products (8.4%), fast foods (7.8%), sweetened beverages (4.2%). showed weak but significant (r = 0.119, P 0.005). remarkable finding that 47 (7.6%) did not have any UPF's substantial daily reflects an inadequate diet children adolescents. Public policies discourage use encourage nutritious are desperately needed.

Язык: Английский

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The link between ultra-processed food consumption, fecal microbiota, and metabolomic profiles in older mediterranean adults at high cardiovascular risk

Nutrition Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption has been linked to adverse metabolic outcomes, potentially mediated by alterations in gut microbiota and metabolite production. This study aims explore the cross-sectional longitudinal associations between NOVA-classified UPF consumption, fecal microbiota, metabolome a population of Mediterranean older adults at high cardiovascular risk. A total 385 individuals, aged 55 75 years, were included study. Dietary lifestyle information, anthropometric measurements, stool samples collected baseline after 1-year follow-up. Fecal assessed using 16 S rRNA sequencing liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, respectively. At baseline, higher was associated with lower abundance Ruminococcaceae incertae sedis (β = - 0.275, P 0.047) concentrations metabolites propionylcarnitine 0.0003, 0.013) pipecolic acid 0.040) feces. Longitudinally, increased reduced Parabacteroides spp. follow-up 0.278, 0.002). High less favorable profiles, suggesting possible link short-chain fatty (SCFA) production, altered mitochondrial energy metabolism, impaired amino metabolism. These findings support reduction promotion dietary patterns rich fiber for better health. Further research is needed confirm these clarify underlying mechanisms. ISRCTN89898870 ( https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN89898870 ).

Язык: Английский

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