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Tryfonos C, Pavlidou E, Vorvolakos T, Alexatou O, Vadikolias K, Mentzelou M, Tsourouflis G, Serdari A, Antasouras G, Papadopoulou SK, Aggelakou EP, Giaginis C. Association of Higher Mediterranean Diet Adherence With Lower Prevalence of Disability and Symptom Severity, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep Quality, Cognitive Impairment, and Physical Inactivity in Older Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2024; 37:318-331. [PMID: 38018355 DOI: 10.1177/08919887231218754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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A good nutritional status and healthy diets may decelerate disease disability and symptom severity and quality of life of peoples with multiple sclerosis (MS). Mediterranean diet (MD) can prevent several chronic diseases, including neurodegenerative disease. This is an observational, cross-sectional study on 279 older adults with MS, aiming to investigate the effects of MD against several aspects of mental health. Qualified questionnaires were used to assess disability and symptom severity, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep quality, cognitive status, physical activity, and MD adherence. Multivariate analysis showed that enhanced MD adherence was independently associated with lower prevalence of disability and symptom severity (P = .0019), depression (P = .0201), anxiety (P = .0287), perceived stress (P = .0021), inadequate sleep quality (P = .0033), cognitive impairment (P = .0018) and physical inactivity (P = .0028). Adopting MD may ameliorate mental health disturbances in older adults with MS. Future public health policies should inform older adults with MS for the favorable impacts of MD in improving the mental health MS comorbidities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christina Tryfonos
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
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- Second Department of Propedeutic Surgery, Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
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Tryfonos C, Chrysafi M, Papadopoulou SK, Vadikolias K, Spanoudaki M, Mentzelou M, Fotiou D, Pavlidou E, Gkouvas G, Vorvolakos T, Michailidis A, Bisbinas A, Alexatou O, Giaginis C. Association of Mediterranean diet adherence with disease progression, quality of life and physical activity, sociodemographic and anthropometric parameters, and serum biomarkers in community-dwelling older adults with multiple sclerosis: a cross-sectional study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2024; 36:73. [PMID: 38492093 PMCID: PMC10944396 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-024-02712-y] [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: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) constitutes a chronic inflammatory and degenerative demyelinating disease, which can progressively lead to a broad range of sensorimotor, cognitive, visual, and autonomic function symptoms, independently of patient' age. However, the clinical studies that examine the role of dietary patterns against disease progression and symptomatology remain extremely scarce, especially concerning Mediterranean diet (MD) in the subgroup age of older adults with MS. AIMS The present study aimed to investigate the potential impact of MD compliance in disease progression and symptoms severity as well as quality of life and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults with MS. METHODS This is a cross-sectional conducted on 227 older adults with no history of other severe disease. Relevant questionnaires were applied to collect sociodemographic and anthropometric factors by face-to face interviews between patients and qualified personnel. Serum biomarkers were retrieved by patients' medical records. RESULTS Higher MD compliance was independently associated with younger patients' age, lower risk of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity, decreased disease progression and higher muscle mass, as well as greater physical activity, better quality of life, and adequate serum ferritin and albumin levels CONCLUSIONS: MD may exert beneficial effects in older adults with MS. Future strategies and policies are highly recommended to inform both the general population and the older patients with MS for the beneficial effects of MD in preventing MS and in improving or even slowing down the disease progression and symptoms severity of MS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christina Tryfonos
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400, Lemnos, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400, Lemnos, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Clinical Dietetics and Nutritional Department, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400, Lemnos, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Aristoteleio University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400, Lemnos, Myrina, Greece
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- Clinical Dietetics and Nutritional Department, 424 General Military Hospital, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400, Lemnos, Myrina, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400, Lemnos, Myrina, Greece.
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Dakanalis A, Tryfonos C, Pavlidou E, Vadikolias K, Papadopoulou SK, Alexatou O, Vorvolakos T, Chrysafi M, Fotiou D, Mentzelou M, Serdari A, Chatzidimitriou M, Dimoliani S, Tsourouflis G, Giaginis C. Associations between Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Pers Med 2024; 14:199. [PMID: 38392632 PMCID: PMC10890719 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14020199] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Mediterranean diet (MD) is well-known as a diet which may exert a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). To date, only a few clinical surveys have assessed the potential effects of the MD in patients with MS. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the potential effects of MD compliance on disease disability, quality of life, physical activity, depressive symptomatology, and blood biochemical parameters related to nutritional status in MS patients, considering several socio-demographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle characteristics. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 558 adults with MS aged 18-64 years. Relevant questionnaires were utilized to evaluate socio-demographic and anthropometric parameters, disease disability (Expanded Disability Status Scale, EDSS), multidimensional health-related quality (MS Quality of Life-54, MSQOL-54), physical activity levels (International Physical Activity Questionnaire, IPAQ), depression (Beck Depression Inventory II, BDI-II), and MD adherence (MedDietScore), while several blood biochemical parameters were retrieved from the patients' medical records. RESULTS Enhanced MD compliance was independently associated with a decreased frequency of overweight/obesity, as well as abdominal obesity, in patients suffering from MS. Elevated MD compliance was also independently associated with a decreased incidence of advanced disease disability, a higher prevalence of elevated physical activity, an improved quality of life, and lower depressive symptoms, as well as higher levels of certain blood biochemical parameters, which are effective indicators of iron deficiency and malnutrition. CONCLUSIONS The present study found that higher MD adherence may slow down disease disability, promoting a better quality of life and mental health in adults with MS. Future prospective surveys are required to obtain conclusive results.
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- Antonios Dakanalis
- Department of Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Via G.B. Pergolesi 33, 20900 Monza, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan Bicocca, Via Cadore 38, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Aristoteleio University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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- Second Department of Surgery, Propedeutic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, 81400 Lemnos, Greece
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Cuerda-Ballester M, Bustos A, Sancho-Cantus D, Martínez-Rubio D, Privado J, Alarcón-Jiménez J, Villarón-Casales C, de Bernardo N, Navarro Illana E, de la Rubia Ortí JE. Predictive Model of Anxiety and Depression Perception in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Possible Implications for Clinical Treatment. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:100. [PMID: 38275580 PMCID: PMC10813122 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11010100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, including emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. These emotional symptoms currently have a pharmacological treatment with limited effectiveness; therefore, it is necessary to delve into their relationship with other psychological, functional, or prefrontal alterations. Additionally, exploring non-pharmacological therapeutic alternatives that have shown benefits in addressing emotional distress in MS patients is essential. AIM To establish a predictive model for the presence of anxiety and depression in MS patients, based on variables such as psychological well-being, functional activity, and prefrontal symptoms. Additionally, this study aimed to propose non-pharmacological therapeutic alternatives based on this model. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 64 diagnosed MS patients who underwent functional and cognitive assessments using the following questionnaires and scales: Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ), Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II), Experiences Questionnaire (EQ), Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF), Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Prefrontal Symptoms Inventory (PSI). RESULTS The model showed an excellent fit to the data and indicated that psychological well-being was the most significant predictor of the criteria (β = -0.83), followed by functional activity (β = -0.18) and prefrontal symptoms (β = 0.15). The latter two are negatively related to psychological well-being (β = -0.16 and β = -0.75, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Low psychological well-being is the variable that most significantly predicts the presence of anxiety and depression in MS patients, followed by functional activity and prefrontal alterations. Interventions based on mindfulness and acceptance are recommended, along with nutritional interventions such as antioxidant-enriched ketogenic diets and moderate group physical exercise.
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- Physical Therapy Clinic, Antonio Bustos, 46007 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing, Catholic University San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (N.d.B.); (J.E.d.l.R.O.)
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25006 Lleida, Spain
- Department of Psychology, European University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Campus de Somosaguas, Pozuelo de Alarcón, 28223 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Católica de Valencia, 46900 Valencia, Spain;
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- Biomechanics & Physiotherapy in Sports (BIOCAPS), Faculty of Health Sciences, European University of Valencia, 46001 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing, Catholic University San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (N.d.B.); (J.E.d.l.R.O.)
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- Department of Nursing, Catholic University San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (N.d.B.); (J.E.d.l.R.O.)
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