Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.11.003
Sarah Al-Fayez , Fatmah Othman , Hadeel Al Bedewi , Aiman El-Saed
Aim
Chronic inflammation is a significant risk factor for the development of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Increasing evidence explores the connection between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). However, results from individual studies are inconsistent; therefore, this study aims to assess the overall strength of the association between the DII and (hs-CRP) levels.
Methods
A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Published observational studies investigating the relationship between DII and (hs-CRP) levels were sourced from MEDLINE and Web of Science. The primary outcome was the effectiveness of DII in predicting (hs-CRP) levels.
Results
The review included 19 observational studies with 65,929 participants from diverse populations. Seven studies qualified for meta-analysis. The pooled data demonstrated a significant positive association between DII scores and (hs-CRP) levels, suggesting that individuals with higher DII scores have an increased risk of elevated (hs-CRP), with a pooled OR of 1.42 [95% CI 1.31, 1.54, p < 0.001, I2 = 0%]. Sensitivity analysis verified the stability of these findings.
Conclusion
Observational evidence indicates that DII could serve as a predictor for (hs-CRP) levels. Employing DII to assess the inflammatory potential of diets may assist in managing inflammation-related diseases through dietary modifications. Further research is recommended to identify optimal methods for evaluating DII and its links with health outcomes.
慢性炎症是慢性疾病发展的重要危险因素,包括心血管疾病和糖尿病。越来越多的证据探讨了饮食炎症指数(DII)与炎症生物标志物(如高敏c反应蛋白(hs-CRP))之间的联系。然而,个别研究的结果并不一致;因此,本研究旨在评估DII和(hs-CRP)水平之间关联的总体强度。方法按照PRISMA指南进行系统评价。已发表的调查DII和(hs-CRP)水平之间关系的观察性研究来自MEDLINE和Web of Science。主要结果是DII预测hs-CRP水平的有效性。该综述包括19项观察性研究,来自不同人群的65,929名参与者。7项研究符合荟萃分析的要求。汇总数据显示DII评分与hs-CRP水平之间存在显著正相关,表明DII评分较高的个体hs-CRP升高的风险增加,汇总OR为1.42 [95% CI 1.31, 1.54, p < 0.001, I2 = 0%]。敏感性分析证实了这些结果的稳定性。结论观察性证据提示DII可作为(hs-CRP)水平的预测因子。采用DII来评估饮食的炎症潜力可能有助于通过饮食调整来管理炎症相关疾病。建议进行进一步研究,以确定评估DII及其与健康结果的联系的最佳方法。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.11.005
Koshal Kumar
This paper deals with the role of aquatic foods in human health, nutrition, welfare, etc. Earth is covered with 70% water, and approximately 30% of the human population lacks adequate nutrition. Aquatic foods are essential for improving human global health and nutrition levels. Japan consumes more aquatic plant and animal products than any other nation, reports the lowest rates of obesity and heart disease, and has one of the longest human life spans in the world. According to the FAO, over three billion people consume more than 20% of animal protein per person, and 4.3 billion people consume at least 15%. Aquatic foods play an essential role in the nutrition of humans and provide them with animal protein, vital amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, etc. Aquatic foods from plant and animal sources provide vital nutrients to humans that promote health and prevent disease.
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{"title":"Corrigendum to “The association between dietary fat intake and benign breast diseases: a systematic review” [Clin Nutr Open Sci 62 (2025) 102–113]","authors":"Amir Hossein Faghfouri , Fatemeh Azizi-Soleiman , Sevda Saleh-Ghadimi , Hamed Jafari-Vayghan","doi":"10.1016/j.nutos.2025.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nutos.2025.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36134,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Nutrition Open Science","volume":"64 ","pages":"Page 391"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.11.006
Diwen Yu , Peipei Yu , Wanting Huang , Pengwei Zhang , Li Li
Background
Deipite considerable literature supports the benefits of dietary interventions for Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), the most effective dietary approach remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to assess the relative efficacy of different dietary approaches on improving liver function, Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP), body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) in adults with MASLD.
Methods
We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science up to March 2025 for controlled trials of different dietary approaches in adult MASLD patients. Primary outcomes were liver function and CAP, with secondary outcomes being body weight and BMI. For each outcome, the pooled effect of each intervention compared with others was determined. Mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was used to rank dietary approaches.
Results
Overall, 30 trials were included, comparing five macronutrient approaches (Moderate macronutrients, Low carbohydrate (LCD), Low fat, Dietary advice, and Usual diet) and 12 dietary interventions [Atkins, DASH, Weight Watchers, Volumetrics, Low sugar diet, Low GI diet (LGID), Calorie Restriction (CR), Portfolio, Mediterranean, Low fat diet (LFD), Dietary advice, and Usual diet], involving 2051 patients. Regarding macronutrients, Moderate macronutrients demonstrated the most effective improvement in liver function (SUCRA: 76.35%); LCD proved most effective for improving both CAP (SUCRA: 91.5%) and body weight (SUCRA: 94.35%). Among dietary patterns, Portfolio was most effective for improving liver function (SUCRA: 85%), while LGID was most effective for improving CAP (SUCRA: 74.9%); The Atkins diet demonstrated the best overall improvement in body mass and BMI (SUCRA: 76.55%).
Conclusions
Moderate macronutrients and Portfolio diets were most effective for improving liver function, while LGID was the most effective approach for reducing CAP. The LCD and Atkins diets were considered the most effective dietary approaches for comprehensively improving body mass and BMI.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and malnutrition during its treatment significantly impacts therapeutic outcomes and patients' quality of life. Radiotherapy, as one of the primary treatment modalities for lung cancer, often leads to a range of side effects such as nausea, esophagitis, and taste alterations, which can result in inadequate nutrient intake and sarcopenia. These conditions exacerbate treatment toxicity and increase the risk of poor prognosis. This article systematically reviews the methods of nutritional assessment, intervention strategies, and their effects on treatment toxicity and survival outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. By synthesizing existing evidence, this systematic review aims to provide a theoretical foundation for optimizing nutritional management in clinical practice, thereby improving survival outcomes and quality of life for lung cancer patients.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.11.001
Muhanad Salah Mawlood
Background
The Kidneys are known for their critical role in waste filtration and urine production, an important role of the kidney in the protein metabolism including breakdown and excretion of protein, excessive protein intake can impose significant stress on the kidneys, potentially leading to various complications.
Aim
aim of this study is to identify any possible health risks associated with consuming high protein diet.
Persons and methods
This study was cross – sectional study comprised (40) healthy participants between the ages of 18 and 48 participated. The participants were classified by two types of classification: according to protein intake per day and by duration of protein intake. (10) people were assigned to the control group, (18) athletes who consumed less than 200 grams of protein per day were assigned to the low-protein diet group, and (12) athletes who consumed more than 200 grams of protein per day were assigned to the high-protein diet group. According to duration of protein intake participants were divided into three groups: seventeen (17) participants less than five years, seven (7) participants between five to ten, and (6) participants more than 10 years of duration.
Result
It is clearly demonstrated statistically significant differences in mean of age (p = 0.003), blood urea (p = 0.007), serum creatinine (p < 0.001), Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (p < 0.001) and Urinary Protein to Creatinine Ratio (p < 0.001) between the control group and the entire athletic (<200 g/day and ≥200 g/day) groups. A highly significant differences between the means of Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (ACR) and Urinary Protein to Creatinine Ratio (PCR) between the three duration of protein intake (<5, 5–10 and > 10 years) groups (p < 0.001).
Conclusion
The findings of this study highlight the importance of moderation in protein intake to maintain optimal renal health. While protein is a vital nutrient, excessive and prolong consumption, particularly in the context of a high-protein diet, may pose risks to kidney function.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-07DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.10.014
Christina A. Ackerman, Madison B. Brock, Paulina Rivera, Matthew J. Fhaner, Jessica L. Kelts
Kidney stones are a common ailment that is painful to individuals and costly to the US healthcare system. The vast majority of those kidney stones are composed of calcium oxalate, with or without calcium phosphate. Individuals prone to kidney stones follow dietary guidelines to reduce the chance of recurrence. These guidelines focus on lowering the amount of calcium and/or oxalate in the urine to prevent formation of new stones. Many vegetables and some fruits have sizable oxalate content and could contribute to stone formation. It is also known that supplementation with vitamin C is associated with higher oxalate excretion as oxalate is a metabolite of vitamin C metabolism. However, oxalate content of other types of supplements has not been quantified. In this study, we examine several cranberry supplements for their soluble oxalate content. Cranberry supplements are often recommended to patients with recurrent urinary tract infections and/or overactive bladder and are touted by advertisers as supportive of urinary tract health. The level of oxalate found in these supplements was low enough that their consumption would not be contraindicated for most kidney stone patients.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-05DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.10.015
Rolf Pachlatko , Patrice M. Ambühl , Andreas Schleich
Objective
To evaluate whether a novel, image-based quiz application used during dialysis sessions can improve electrolyte control and fluid balance in hemodialysis patients by enhancing dietary knowledge.
Methods
In this single-center, non-randomized, open-label study, 49 maintenance hemodialysis patients of our dialysis center in Zurich (Switzerland) used a tablet-based quiz application during dialysis sessions over a four-week period. Dialysis was performed three times a week with a mean duration of 230 min. The app presented visual comparisons of food items regarding sodium, potassium, and phosphate content. Primary outcomes were changes in serum potassium and phosphate; ultrafiltration volume was a secondary outcome. Learning activity was assessed based on the number and accuracy of answers. All laboratory values were collected at the beginning of the week (Monday or Tuesday) after the long interval before dialysis began. The laboratory analyses were done in the hospital laboratory.
Results
No statistically significant changes were observed in serum potassium (−0.038 mmol/L, P=0.542), phosphate (+0.083 mmol/L, P=0.115), or ultrafiltration volume (+67 mL, P=0.128). However, an increase in the proportion of correct answers (from 67.2% to 73.5%) indicated improved dietary knowledge.
Conclusion
Although the digital intervention led to detectable effects in training intensity and knowledge, it did not translate into improvements in electrolyte levels or fluid balance. Patient motivation and engagement intensity may influence outcomes.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-05DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2025.10.011
María Dolores Mondéjar Barrios , Karem Justhin Rodas Trujillo , Juana Olga Espíritu Aguirre , Matilde Anais Matos Inga , Sandra Lisseth Mori Díaz , Luis Alberto Cabanillas Chirinos
Background
Steatotic liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction is the most common liver disease worldwide . Currently, there are no specific medications for its treatment, so it is necessary to seek options that contribute to slowing its progression and reversing it in its early stages . The objective The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation in reducing the degree of steatotic liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction in adults.
Methods
A quasi-experimental study with 40 participants aged 25 years and older was conducted from August 2024 to April 2025, in Trujillo, Peru. Data were collected through an interview and medical evaluation. An abdominal ultrasound was performed to confirm the diagnosis of liver disease, as well as blood transaminase tests, among others. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied in the statistical analysis. The experimental group received omega-3 supplementation for two months; the control group was recommended a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet. Both groups were evaluated with abdominal ultrasound at the third month.
Results
The relevant anthropometric parameters were abdominal obesity (95%) and overweight (55%). Statistical significance was found after supplementation (p = 0.005 < 0.05).
Conclusions
Omega-3 supplementation at a dose of 1000 mg every 12 hours for 2 months was effective in significantly reducing the degree of steatotic liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction in adults, showing that it is possible to obtain a favorable effect in the short term and with a lower probability of adverse effects.
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