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Poulia KA, Bakaloudi DR, Alevizou M, Papakonstantinou E, Zampelas A, Chourdakis M. Impact of organic foods on chronic diseases and health perception: a systematic review of the evidence. Eur J Clin Nutr 2024:10.1038/s41430-024-01505-w. [PMID: 39261657 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-024-01505-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 08/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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The aim of the present systematic review was to evaluate the existing data on the health impacts, of the consumption of organically grown foods versus conventionally farmed alternatives, with specific focus on the postulated health superiority of organic foods. A systematic literature research was performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria were articles on adults (>18 years of age) consuming organic foods for ≥6 months, written in English language, and provision of comparative results between conventional and organic nutrition regarding health indices. From 1760 identified references, 21 primary research articles (2006-2022) met the inclusion criteria. Outcomes related to chronic disease prevalence, biomarker effects, and exposure to pesticides and other harmful substances were evaluated. A significant inverse relationship between organic food consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors, including obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, was observed in the majority of prospective studies. The data on cancer risk and nutrient value comparison between organic and conventional foods were inconclusive. Clinical trials consistently indicated lower pesticide exposure in participants on organic diets, suggesting potential health benefits. The consumption of organic foods is associated with reduced cardiometabolic risks and pesticide exposure. However, the long-term impact on cancer risk remains undetermined. Future long-term studies are needed to establish whether an organic diet is superior to a conventional one in terms of overall health benefits.
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- Kalliopi-Anna Poulia
- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Laboratory of Hygiene, Social and Preventive Medicine and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Hygiene, Social and Preventive Medicine and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Landry MJ, Ward CP. Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Dietary Pattern and Implementation in Healthcare and Clinical Practice. Am J Lifestyle Med 2024; 18:657-665. [PMID: 39309320 PMCID: PMC11412377 DOI: 10.1177/15598276241237766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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The American College of Lifestyle Medicine recommends eating a predominantly plant-based diet with a variety of minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. At any level, adoption of a plant-based diet can improve one's health through a variety of mechanisms. Increasing intake of plant-based foods often results in increases in fiber intake, decreases in saturated fat intake, and increased intake of essential vitamins and minerals, among other healthful benefits. Despite such potential benefits, many individuals are reluctant or resistant to change their usual dietary behaviors or unable to sustain diet changes over time. This is largely because an individual's decision to adopt a plant-based diet is influenced by a diverse array of motivating factors, priorities, and/or misconceptions about nutrient adequacy of plant-based diets. Here, we discuss key points from a session at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's annual conference LM2023. Specifically, we review common preconceptions about plant-based diets, provide guidance on removing the barriers to adopting and adhering to plant-based diets, and highlight key literature findings supporting the health benefits of plant-based diets. Last, we discuss how plant-based diets are increasingly being implemented within health care and clinical practice to support Food is/as Medicine approaches.
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- Matthew J. Landry
- Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention, Program in Public Health, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA (ML)
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA (CW)
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Talib WH, Abed I, Raad D, Alomari RK, Jamal A, Jabbar R, Alhasan EOA, Alshaeri HK, Alasmari MM, Law D. Targeting Cancer Hallmarks Using Selected Food Bioactive Compounds: Potentials for Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies. Foods 2024; 13:2687. [PMID: 39272454 PMCID: PMC11395675 DOI: 10.3390/foods13172687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Cancer continues to be a prominent issue in healthcare systems, resulting in approximately 9.9 million fatalities in 2020. It is the second most common cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Although there are difficulties in treating cancer at both the genetic and phenotypic levels, many cancer patients seek supplementary and alternative medicines to cope with their illness, relieve symptoms, and reduce the side effects of cytotoxic drug therapy. Consequently, there is an increasing emphasis on studying natural products that have the potential to prevent or treat cancer. Cancer cells depend on multiple hallmarks to secure survival. These hallmarks include sustained proliferation, apoptosis inactivation, stimulation of angiogenesis, immune evasion, and altered metabolism. Several natural products from food were reported to target multiple cancer hallmarks and can be used as adjuvant interventions to augment conventional therapies. This review summarizes the main active ingredients in food that have anticancer activities with a comprehensive discussion of the mechanisms of action. Thymoquinone, allicin, resveratrol, parthenolide, Epigallocatechin gallate, and piperine are promising anticancer bioactive ingredients in food. Natural products discussed in this review provide a solid ground for researchers to provide effective anticancer functional food.
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- Wamidh H Talib
- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Inti International University, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
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- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University, Rabigh 25724, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre (KAIMRC), Jeddah 22233, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Inti International University, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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Pérez-Peláez B, Jiménez-Cortegana C, de la Cruz-Merino L, Sánchez-Margalet V. Role of Nutrients Regulating Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells in Cancer: A Scoping Review. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:9286-9297. [PMID: 39329901 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46090549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are immature cells with an immunosuppressive function. MDSCs have been related to inflammation in many settings, including infections, transplantation, obesity, aging, or cancer. In oncological settings, MDSCs participate in tumor immunoescape, growth, and metastasis. Certain nutrients can modify chronic inflammation by their interaction with MDSCs. Therefore, the possible influence of certain nutrients on immune surveillance by their actions on MDSCs and how this may affect the prognosis of cancer patients were evaluated in this scoping review. We identified seven papers, six of which were murine model studies and only one was a human clinical trial. Globally, a significant reduction in cancer growth and progression was observed after achieving a reduction in both MDSCs and their immunosuppressive ability with nutrients such as selected vegetables, icaritin, retinoic acid, curdlan, active vitamin D, soy isoflavones, and green tea. In conclusion, the consumption of certain nutrients may have effects on MDSCs, with beneficial results not only in the prevention of tumor development and growth but also in improving patients' response.
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- Beatriz Pérez-Peláez
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry Service, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry Service, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Clinical Oncology Service, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, CSIC, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Clinical Oncology Service, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, CSIC, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
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Cao F, Wang R, Wang L, Li YZ, Wei YF, Zheng G, Nan YX, Sun MH, Liu FH, Xu HL, Zou BJ, Li XY, Qin X, Huang DH, Chen RJ, Gao S, Meng X, Gong TT, Wu QJ. Plant-based diet indices and their interaction with ambient air pollution on the ovarian cancer survival: A prospective cohort study. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 284:116894. [PMID: 39154500 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ambient air pollution might serve as a prognostic factor for ovarian cancer (OC) survival, yet the relationships between plant-based diet indices (PDIs) and OC survival remain unclear. We aimed to investigate the associations of comprehensive air pollution and PDIs with OC survival and explored the effects of air pollution-diet interactions. METHODS The present study encompassed 658 patients diagnosed with OC. The overall plant-based diet index (PDI), the healthful PDI (hPDI), and the unhealthful PDI (uPDI) were evaluated by a self-reported validated food frequency questionnaire. In addition, an air pollution score (APS) was formulated by summing the concentrations of particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide. Cox proportional hazard models were applied to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). The potential interactions of APS with PDIs in relation to overall survival (OS) were assessed on both multiplicative and additive scales. RESULTS Throughout a median follow-up of 37.60 (interquartile: 24.77-50.70) months, 123 deaths were confirmed. Comparing to the lowest tertiles, highest uPDI was associated with lower OS of OC (HR = 2.06, 95 % CI = 1.30, 3.28; P-trend < 0.01), whereas no significant associations were found between either overall PDI or hPDI and OC survival. Higher APS (HR for per interquartile range = 1.27, 95 % CI = 1.01, 1.60) was significantly associated with worse OC survival, and the association was exacerbated by adherence to uPDI. Notably, an additive interaction was identified between combined air pollution and uPDI (P < 0.005 for high APS and high uPDI). We also found that adherence to overall PDI aggravated associations of air pollution with OC survival (P-interaction = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS Joint exposure to various ambient air pollutants was significantly associated with lower survival among patients with OC, particularly for those who predominantly consumed unhealthy plant-based foods.
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- Fan Cao
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Public Health, Key Lab of Public Health Safety of the Ministry of Education and NHC Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Public Health, Key Lab of Public Health Safety of the Ministry of Education and NHC Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Clinical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China.
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Fabi A, Rossi A, Mocini E, Cardinali L, Bonavolontà V, Cenci C, Magno S, Barberi V, Moretti A, Besharat ZM, Iolascon G, Baldari C, Ferretti E, Botticelli A, Paris I, Scambia G, Migliaccio S. An Integrated Care Approach to Improve Well-Being in Breast Cancer Patients. Curr Oncol Rep 2024; 26:346-358. [PMID: 38400984 PMCID: PMC11021235 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01500-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BC) treatment has recently been revolutionized by the introduction of newer targeted agents, that helped tailoring therapies around the single patient. Along with increased survival rates, a careful evaluation of diet, lifestyle habits, physical activity, emotional and psychological experiences linked to the treatment journey, is now mandatory. However, a true proposal for an omnicomprehensive and "integrative" approach is still lacking in literature. METHODS A scientific board of internationally recognized specialists throughout different disciplines designed a shared proposal of holistic approach for BC patients. RESULTS A narrative review, containing information on BC treatment, endocrinological and diet aspects, physical activity, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and digital narrative medicine, was developed. CONCLUSIONS In the context of a patient-centered care, BC treatment cannot be separated from a patient's long-term follow-up and care, and an organized interdisciplinary collaboration is the future in this disease's cure, to make sure that our patients will live longer and better. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05893368: New Model for Integrating Person-based Care (PbC) in the Treatment of Advanced HER2-negative Breast Cancer (PERGIQUAL). Registration date: 29th May 2023.
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- Alessandra Fabi
- Precision Medicine Unit in Senology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- Precision Medicine Unit in Senology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University Foro Italico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Bone Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Center for Integrative Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology 1, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University Foro Italico of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
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MacInnis CC, Ferry CV. Eating vegan due to cancer: A different social experience than other vegan dieters? Appetite 2024; 194:107161. [PMID: 38101519 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Many diagnosed with cancer change their diet in response to the diagnosis, with a vegan diet being a common choice. There may be health benefits to this, but research has demonstrated that following a vegan diet can have negative social ramifications. These social ramifications seem to be experienced to a lesser extent by those who following a vegan diet for health versus moral reasons, but this is a heterogeneous group; people may choose the diet for a myriad of different health reasons. In two pre-reregistered studies, we examined the social experience of those who adopt a vegan diet following a cancer diagnosis. Study 1, an experimental study, demonstrated that omnivores responded more positively to a friend who was vegan for cancer reasons than animal or general health reasons, which was explained by increased empathy. In Study 2, a cross-sectional survey study, those who adopted a vegan diet due to cancer reported (overall) less negative social experiences than those following a vegan diet more generally. These participants reported that cancer represented a greater social challenge than their diet. Taken together, these findings suggest that "vegan due to cancer" is a unique social identity and a unique social experience, relative to that of those motivated by other reasons, including general health reasons.
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- Cara C MacInnis
- Acadia University, Department of Psychology, Wolfville, NS, B4P2P8, Canada.
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- Acadia University, Department of Psychology, Wolfville, NS, B4P2P8, Canada; University of Manitoba, Department of Psychology, Winnipeg, MB, R3T2N2, Canada
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Luo H, Bao Y, Zhu P. Enhancing the functionality of plant-based Yogurt: Integration of lycopene through dual-stage fermentation of soymilk. Food Chem 2024; 434:137511. [PMID: 37742554 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Well-defined compositional assemblies of plant-based yogurt are of fast-growing awareness for world population concerning environmental sustainability, economic burdens and health risks. Soybean is an attractive candidate for plant yogurt, suffering from poor flavor, limited nutrition, and undesired allergens to offer healthy-functional segments. Herein, we deciphered a novel lycopene-soy yogurt by efficient two-stage fermentation of engineered B. subtilis and LAB. The fortified sogurt was ensured with redundant lycopene of 22.67 ± 2.95 mg/g DCW by engineered B. subtilis and enriched soy isoflavone from synergistic effects of engineered B. subtilis and LAB, possessing strong antioxidant capacity for upgrading functionality. Moreover, the desired pH, accelerated protein hydrolysis, enhanced amino acid availability, and expected sensory attributes cooperatively conferred lycopene-soy yogurt as healthy functional food. High potential is firstly ascribed to sequential dual culture of engineered B. subtilis and LAB in lycopene-soy yogurt, in which flavorful, hypoallergenic and antioxidative ingredients enabled functionalities for plant-based yogurt.
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- Hao Luo
- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu, China.
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Sciacca S, Lo Giudice A, Asmundo MG, Cimino S, Morgia G, Alshatwi AA, Cocci A, Russo GI. Adherence to Healthy or Unhealthy Pro-Vegetarian Plant-Based Diets Have Different Impact on Prostate Cancer Severity: Preliminary Findings. Nutr Cancer 2023; 76:98-105. [PMID: 37941310 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2023.2279240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is a prevalent malignancy affecting men worldwide, and plant-based diets have been widely advocated for their health benefits. The aim of this study was to test the association between general, healthy, and unhealthy pro-vegetarian plant-based diets and PCa severity on 118 consecutive patients undergoing prostatectomy in a university hospital in Italy. Food frequency questionnaires were used to calculate scores for dietary patterns. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to test the associations. A general plant-based diet was not associated with cancer severity, while patients reporting a higher adherence to a healthy plant-based diet were less likely to have a more severe PCa (for medium/high vs. low-risk PCa, OR = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.08, 0.88; for high vs. medium/low-risk PCa, OR = 0.09, 95% CI: 0.02, 0.39). Patients resulting in higher adherence to an unhealthy plant-based diet were more likely to be diagnosed with more severe PCa (OR = 6.15, 95% CI: 1.70, 22.24). In conclusion, plant-based dietary patterns may have a different impact on PCa severity depending on the quality of the foods included.
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- Salvatore Sciacca
- Mediterranean Institute of Oncology (IOM), Health Directorate Section, Catania, Viagrande, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Mediterranean Institute of Oncology (IOM), Health Directorate Section, Catania, Viagrande, Italy
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Nejad ET, Moslemi E, Souni F, Mahmoodi M, Vali M, Vatanpour M, Nouri M, Ramezani A, Shateri Z, Rashidkhani B. The association between pro-vegetarian dietary pattern and risk of colorectal cancer: a matched case-control study. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:326. [PMID: 37946292 PMCID: PMC10636864 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06606-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies assess the link between plant-based diets and colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence. To our knowledge, no study has examined the association between pro-vegetarian dietary pattern (PDP) and CRC globally or among Iranians. Therefore, the objective of our matched case-control study was to evaluate the association between PDP and CRC in the Iranian population. METHODS The present research was a hospital-based case (n = 71)-control (n = 142) study conducted in the same hospitals in Tehran, Iran. This study used a reliable and valid semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to evaluate the participants' dietary intake. According to the residual method, the selected plant and animal foods have been adjusted in the total energy intake to calculate the PDP index. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) adjusted for confounding variables were also expressed using logistic regression by SPSS software. RESULTS In the crude and adjusted models, we observed that the odds of CRC decreased significantly in the 3rd and last quartile of PDP compared to the 1st quartile (Q) (Crude model: Q3: OR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.17 - 0.79, P-value = 0.011 and Q4: OR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.14 - 0.79, P-value = 0.012 - Adjusted model: Q3: OR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.18 - 0.94, P-value = 0.035 and Q4: OR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0.14 - 0.87, P-value = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS Based on the results of the present case-control study in the Iranian population, it was concluded that PDP, which involves consuming vegetables, fruits, cereals, dairy products, and low meat consumption, reduces the odds of CRC. In conclusion, adherence to PDP is associated with a decreased odds of CRC.
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- Elham Tavassoli Nejad
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Nutrition Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Nagy S, Petrosky SN, Demory Beckler M, Kesselman MM. The Impact of Modern Dietary Practices on Cancer Risk and Progression: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e46639. [PMID: 37937022 PMCID: PMC10627144 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Cancer is a leading cause of mortality around the world, despite continued advancements in the management of cancer. Recent research efforts have shifted to evaluating the role that modifiable risk factors play in cancer risk and development, as diet and nutrition have been found to play a significant role in the onset and progression of cancer. As a result, there has been an increasing focus on the impact of dietary modifications on preventing the onset, progression, and reoccurrence of cancer. In this systematic review, data were collected on three common diets, the Mediterranean diet (MD), ketogenic diet (KD), and plant-based diet, to gain insight into the application of these three dietary modification approaches for risk prevention and limitation of cancer burden. Initially, 4,397 articles were identified from three databases (Ovid, Web of Science, and CINHAL). After removing studies based on the exclusion criteria, only 23 studies were eligible to be included in the systematic review of which 15 evaluated the MD, four assessed the ketogenic diet, and four evaluated the plant-based diet. Each article was considered for its methods, procedures, and findings. The findings indicate that dietary interventions may effectively reduce the odds of cancer development and the advancement of diagnosed cancers. With the introduction of the MD, KD, and plant-based diets, significant improvements in lowering cancer development, recurrence-free status, and limiting tumor growth were noted across numerous cancer types. Currently, the MD has been extensively studied in the literature, and amongst the widest variety of cancer types. Additional information and evaluation are required on the ketogenic and plant-based diets to fully understand their impact on the cancer burden across a wider subset of cancers. Clinicians should evaluate and recommend nutritional adaptations to their patients to limit the development of specific cancers and as an adjunctive therapy to traditional pharmacological treatment options for patients with diagnosed cancers.
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- Stephanie Nagy
- Rheumatology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
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- Nutrition, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
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- Microbiology and Immunology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
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- Rheumatology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
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