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Michels AJ, Butler JA, Uesugi SL, Lee K, Frei BB, Bobe G, Magnusson KR, Hagen TM. Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplementation Prevents or Reverses Decline in Vitamin Biomarkers and Cellular Energy Metabolism in Healthy Older Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:2691. [PMID: 37375594 PMCID: PMC10301451 DOI: 10.3390/nu15122691] [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] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Despite the reported prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in older adults, it is not yet established whether multivitamin/multimineral (MV/MM) supplements improve blood micronutrient status in individuals over the age of 65. Therefore, a cohort of 35 healthy men (>67 years) was recruited for an MV/MM supplementation trial. The primary endpoint was, as an indicator of micronutrient status, changes in blood micronutrient biomarkers from baseline to at least six months of supplementation with MV/MM or placebo. The secondary endpoint was basal O2 consumption in monocytes as an indicator of cellular metabolism. MV/MM supplementation improved blood concentrations of pyridoxal phosphate, calcifediol, α-tocopherol, and β-carotene concentrations throughout the cohort. By contrast, those in the placebo group generally showed declines in blood vitamin concentrations and an increased prevalence of suboptimal vitamin status during the study period. On the other hand, MV/MM supplementation did not significantly affect blood mineral concentrations, i.e., calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Interestingly, MV/MM supplementation prevented the decline in monocyte O2 consumption rate. Overall, MV/MM use improves or prevents declines in vitamin, but not mineral, status and limits declines in cellular O2 consumption, which may have important implications for metabolism and immune health in healthy older men.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexander J. Michels
- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, College of Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
- Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, College of Agriculture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA; (A.J.M.); (J.A.B.); (S.L.U.); (K.L.); (B.B.F.); (G.B.); (K.R.M.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, College of Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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Singh A, Trumpff C, Genkinger J, Davis A, Spann M, Werner E, Monk C. Micronutrient Dietary Intake in Latina Pregnant Adolescents and Its Association with Level of Depression, Stress, and Social Support. Nutrients 2017; 9:E1212. [PMID: 29113038 PMCID: PMC5707684 DOI: 10.3390/nu9111212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Adolescent pregnant women are at greater risk for nutritional deficits, stress, and depression than their adult counterparts, and these risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes are likely interrelated. This study evaluated the prevalence of nutritional deficits in pregnant teenagers and assessed the associations among micronutrient dietary intake, stress, and depression. One hundred and eight pregnant Latina adolescents completed an Automated Self-Administered 24-hour dietary recall (ASA24) in the 2nd trimester. Stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale and the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were evaluated with the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale. Social support satisfaction was measured using the Social Support Questionnaire. More than 50% of pregnant teenagers had an inadequate intake (excluding dietary supplement) of folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. Additionally, >20% of participants had an inadequate intake of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, copper, and selenium. Prenatal supplement inclusion improved dietary intake for most micronutrients except for calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous, (>50% below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)) and for copper and selenium (>20% below the EAR). Higher depressive symptoms were associated with higher energy, carbohydrates, and fats, and lower magnesium intake. Higher social support satisfaction was positively associated with dietary intake of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and zinc. The findings suggest that mood and dietary factors are associated and should be considered together for health interventions during adolescent pregnancy for the young woman and her future child.
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- Angelie Singh
- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
- Medical School for International Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva 84105, Israel.
- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA.
- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
- New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY 10032, USA.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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At the behest of UNICEF, conceptual specifications from the International Workshop on Micronutrient Supplementation throughout the Life Cycle (held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 1999) were developed for a chewable, flavored multiple-micronutrient vehicle that was a hybrid of a food and a tablet (i.e., “foodLET”). Two varieties of foodLET were created: one with a single infant–toddler RDA for selected micronutrients, and the other with two RDAs for the same vitamins and minerals. They were shipped and stored in special, hermetic blister packs to protect the physical form from crumbling and to protect the vitamins from oxidative damage. In the actual experience of delivering more than 40,000 foodLETs in four sites in diverse settings, the ability of the product to live up to the ideal characteristics can be assessed.
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- Gabriela Lock
- Roche Vitaminas Peru S.A., Av. Javier Prado Este, 1921, San Borja/Lima, Casilla de Correo 41-018, Lima, Peru.
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Gross R, Dwivedi A, Solomons NW. Introduction to the Proceedings of the International Research on Infant Supplementation (Iris) Initiative. Food Nutr Bull 2016; 24:S3-6. [PMID: 14564937 DOI: 10.1177/15648265030243s101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In 2001, students and professionals from 13 nations were hosted by UNICEF for the International Workshop on Multi-Micronutrient Deficiency Control in the Life Cycle in Lima, Peru, May 30–June 1, 2001. Workshop participants engaged in both narrow and broad discussions of ways to combat multiple micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Preliminary data from four common-protocol studies conducted in Peru, South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam were presented. Participants also discussed the immediate, preliminary, and interim issues that could guide both policy and planning of future studies of multiple micronutrient deficiency. Among the studies highlighted was the International Research on Infant Supplementation (IRIS) I trial. A review of IRIS I yielded some confirmation of the efficacy using a crushable “foodlet” (i.e., cross between food and tablet) as a supplementation vehicle, as well as concerns about potential adverse consequences of nutrient-nutrient and nutrient-nutriture interactions. Other plenary topics illustrated the practical matters of how the IRIS I logistics and operations were built, and several focused on how to best design follow-up research on infant supplementation. Finally, a series of working groups allowed for in-depth discussions on the topics of community and policy, monitoring and implementation, and research. Researchers continue to try to identify efficient and effective programs suited to the low-income settings in which infant multi-micronutrient malnutrition occurs. The papers in these proceedings elaborate on several aspects of the IRIS study, and they are published in the hope that their analysis by readers will produce wider dissemination of the details of this devastating problem.
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Bjørklund G, Chirumbolo S. Role of oxidative stress and antioxidants in daily nutrition and human health. Nutrition 2016; 33:311-321. [PMID: 27746034 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2016.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Revised: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Diet may be defined as a complex process that should involve a deeper comprehension of metabolism, energy balance, and the molecular pathways involved in cellular stress response and survival, gut microflora genetics, enzymatic polymorphism within the human population, and the role of plant-derived polyphenols in this context. Metabolic syndrome, encompassing pathologies with a relatively high morbidity, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, is a bullet point of the big concern about how daily dietary habits should promote health and prevent metabolic impairments to prevent hospitalization and the need for health care. From a clinical point of view, very few papers deal with this concern, whereas most of the evidence reported focuses on in vitro and animal models, which study the activity of phytochemicals contained in the daily diet. A fundamental issue addressed by dietitians deals with the role exerted by redox-derived reactive species. Most plant polyphenols act as antioxidants, but recent evidence supports the idea that these compounds primarily activate a mild oxidative stress to elicit a positive, beneficial response from cells. How these compounds may act upon the detoxifying system exerting a scavenging role from reactive oxygen or nitrogen species is still a matter of debate; however, it can be argued that their role is even more complex than expected, acting as signaling molecules in the cross-talk mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum and in enzymatic pathways involved in the energetic balance. In this relationship, a fundamental role is played by the brain-adipose tissue-gut axis. The aim of this review was to elucidate this topic and the state of art about the role of reactive species in cell signaling and the function of metabolism and survival to reappraise the role of plant-derived chemicals.
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- Geir Bjørklund
- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Mo i Rana, Norway
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- Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Untoro J, Karyadi E, Wibowo L, Erhardt MW, Gross R. Multiple micronutrient supplements improve micronutrient status and anemia but not growth and morbidity of Indonesian infants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Nutr 2005; 135:639S-645S. [PMID: 15735108 DOI: 10.1093/jn/135.3.639s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in Indonesia, but the interventions are still focused on single micronutrients. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of multiple micronutrient supplements for improving micronutrient status, anemia, growth, and morbidity of Indonesian infants. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 284 infants aged 6-12 mo were randomly allocated to 4 treatment groups for 23 wk; 260 (92%) infants completed the study. Group 1 (DMM) received one adequate intake of multiple micronutrient supplements daily (n = 66); group 2 (WMM) received 2 adequate intakes of multiple micronutrient on 1d plus 6 d of placebo (n = 60); group 3 (DI) received 10 mg of iron supplement daily (n = 69); group 4 received a placebo supplement daily (n = 65). Blood samples were collected at baseline and at posttreatment to assess anemia and micronutrient status. Anthropometric measurements were taken monthly, and morbidity was recorded daily. At baseline, 58.1% of infants were anemic, 34.2% were iron deficient, 21.3% were vitamin A deficient, and 11% were zinc deficient. The DMM and DI supplements both corrected iron deficiency, but DMM supplements were more efficacious in improving hemoglobin levels of anemic infants than the other supplements. However, anemia still persisted in one-third of DMM infants posttreatment. The DMM supplement was more efficacious than WMM or DI supplementation in improving infant status of other micronutrients, including zinc, tocopherol, and riboflavin, whereas DI exacerbated zinc deficiency. There were no significant differences in growth and morbidity among treatment groups, and growth faltering was not prevented.
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- Juliawati Untoro
- SEAMEO-TROPMED Regional Center for Community Nutrition, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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