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Perri G, Mathers JC, Martin-Ruiz C, Parker C, Demircan K, Chillon TS, Schomburg L, Robinson L, Stevenson EJ, Shannon OM, Muniz-Terrera G, Sniehotta FF, Ritchie CW, Adamson A, Burns A, Minihane AM, Walsh J, Hill TR. The association between selenium status and global and attention-specific cognition in very old adults in the Newcastle 85+ Study: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. Am J Clin Nutr 2024:S0002-9165(24)00735-4. [PMID: 39270936 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.09.004] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Selenium has potential safeguarding properties against cognitive decline, because of its role in protecting DNA, proteins, and lipids in the brain from oxidative damage. However, acute and chronic overexposure to selenium can be neurotoxic. OBJECTIVE The aim of this analysis was to explore the association between selenium status [serum selenium and selenoprotein P (SELENOP) concentrations and glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPx3) activity] and cognitive function in 85-y olds living in Northeast England at baseline and ≤5 y of follow-up. METHODS Global cognitive performance was assessed in 755 participants from the Newcastle 85+ study using the standardized Mini-Mental State Examination and attention-specific cognition was assessed using composite scores derived from the Cognitive Drug Research System. Serum selenium, SELENOP, and GPx3 activity were measured at baseline by total reflection X-ray fluorescence, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and coupled-enzyme reaction, respectively. Regression analyses explored linear and nonlinear associations between continuous values and tertiles of selenium status biomarkers, respectively, and cognitive function at baseline. Generalized linear mixed models explored associations between continuous values and tertiles of selenium status biomarkers, and global cognitive decline over 5 y, and attention-specific cognitive decline over 3 y. RESULTS Over 3 and 5 y, none of the selenium biomarkers were associated with the rate of cognitive decline. At baseline, in fully adjusted models, higher serum selenium was nonlinearly associated with global cognition (β = 0.05 ± 0.01, P = 0.387 linear, β = 0.04 ± 0.01, P = 0.002 nonlinear). SELENOP and GPx3 activity were not associated with any cognitive outcomes. CONCLUSIONS There were no associations between selenium status and cognitive decline. However, serum selenium, but not SELENOP or GPx3 activity, was positively associated nonlinearly with global cognition at baseline. Furthermore, these associations were not evident during follow-up, potentially because of residual confounding and reverse causation.
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- Giorgia Perri
- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
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- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- BioScreening Core Facility, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- BioScreening Core Facility, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Experimental Endocrinology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Endocrinology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Endocrinology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Social Medicine, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio, United States; Centre for Dementia Prevention, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Centre for Dementia Prevention, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Centre for Healthier Lives, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Li C, Peng X, Zheng J, Shi K, Qin L, Yang Q, Wang Z, Liu Y, Huang L. Comprehensive Insights into the Health Effects of Selenium Exposure and Supplementation Among the Chinese Community Middle-Aged and Elderly: a Combined Retrospective Cohort Study and Intervention Study. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3517-3528. [PMID: 37996719 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03963-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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for maintaining human health, for example, plays a crucial role in preventing aging-related diseases. However, most studies on the health effects of Se among the community middle-aged and elderly have been observational or the health indices were single, and the related study among the Chinese population is limited. Additionally, China is recognized as among the countries facing a significant deficiency in Se, and Se contents in the human body may decrease with age. Therefore, a two-step study was conducted to explore the health effects of Se exposure and supplementation among such populations in China. Firstly, a retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare the health outcomes between such populations residing in Se-rich regions and non-Se-rich regions, involving a total of 102 subjects, with 51 residing in Se-rich regions and 51 in non-Se-rich regions. The hair-Se (H-Se) contents, serum-Se (S-Se) contents, and total cholesterol of subjects from Se-rich regions were significantly higher than their counterparts. Notably, significant positive associations were observed between S-Se and lipids. Secondly, a before-after self-control Se supplementation study among subjects residing in non-Se-rich regions was conducted. A total of 40 subjects administered Se tablets orally for 30 days, with Se of 120 μg/day. The results showed significant increases in H-Se and S-Se. Se supplementation also exhibited positive effects on alanine aminotransferase, homocysteine, and fasting glucose; however, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol significantly decreased. Overall, the community middle-aged and elderly residing in Se-rich regions or receiving quantitative Se supplementation could effectively improve Se contents in bodies and certain health indices, excluding lipids. These improvements encompass liver function, cardiovascular health, and glucose metabolism. These findings enhance our understanding of how Se impacts the health of the middle-aged and elderly, emphasizing the significance of targeted interventions for such populations in non-Se-rich regions. Trial registration: ChiCTR2000040987 ( https://www.chictr.org.cn ).
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- Chen Li
- Center for Public Health Research, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
- Jiangsu Bio-Engineering Research Center for Selenium, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Development and Utilization Center of Selenium Resources in Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, Yichun, 336000, China
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- Center for Public Health Research, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- Nanjing University (Suzhou) High-Tech Institute, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Liu Q, Wang Y, Wan Y, Liang Y, Tan Y, Wei M, Hou T. Selenium- and/or Zinc-Enriched Egg Diet Improves Oxidative Damage and Regulates Gut Microbiota in D-Gal-Induced Aging Mice. Nutrients 2024; 16:512. [PMID: 38398836 PMCID: PMC10893158 DOI: 10.3390/nu16040512] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Eggs, with their high nutritional value, are great carriers for enriching nutrients. In this study, selenium- and/or zinc-enriched eggs (SZE) were obtained and their effects on ameliorating oxidative stress injury, alleviating cognitive impairment, and maintaining intestinal flora balance in a D-gal-induced aging mice model were investigated. As determined by the Y-maze test, SZE restored the learning and memory abilities and increased the Ach level and AChE activity of aging mice (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, supplementation of low-dose SZE increased antioxidant levels and decreased inflammation levels (p < 0.05). High-dose SZE increased anti-inflammatory levels but were less effective than low dose. Additionally, SZE maintained the intestinal flora balance and significantly increased the ratio of Firmicutes and Bacteroidota. Blautia, as a probiotic, was negatively correlated with pro-inflammatory factors and positively correlated with antioxidant levels (p < 0.05). These results suggest that SZE might improve organ damage and cognitive function by attenuating oxidative stress and inflammatory response and maintaining healthy gut flora.
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- Qiaocui Liu
- Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430000, China; (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (M.W.)
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430000, China; (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (M.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430000, China; (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (M.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430000, China; (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (M.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430000, China; (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (M.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan 430000, China; (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Mao J, Hu H, Zhao Y, Zhou M, Yang X. Association Between Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index and Cognitive Function Among Aging Americans from NHANES 2011-2014. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 98:1377-1389. [PMID: 38578890 DOI: 10.3233/jad-231189] [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] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Background Antioxidant diets are considered to be protective factors for cognitive function. However, comprehensive measures of antioxidant diets are lacking. Objective To examine the association between the Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) and cognitive function in the elderly. Methods This cross-sectional study included a total of 2,456 participants (≥60 years old) from NHANES 2011-2014. Calculation of CDAI based on 6 minerals and vitamins (manganese, selenium, zinc, vitamins A, C, and E). Cognitive function was measured by the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD) Word Learning sub-test, Animal Fluency Test (AFT), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). We also created a composite cognitive z-score to represent global cognition. The statistical analyses we used included multiple linear regression analyses, subgroup analyses, curve-fitting analyses, and threshold effects analyses. Results After controlling for demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and disease history, multivariate linear regression analyses showed that increased CDAI was positively associated with scores on global cognitive function and each cognitive domain (p < 0.05), with subgroup analyses suggesting that this association was more pronounced in stroke patients (p for interaction < 0.05). Curve-fitting analyses and threshold effect analyses showed saturation effects between CDAI and CREAD Test, AFT, and composite Z-score, and an inverted U-shaped relationship with DSST, with inflection points of -1.89, 0.79, 1.13, and 1.77, respectively. Conclusions Our findings support that higher levels of CDAI are correlated with significantly elevated cognitive function. Maintaining CDAI in an appropriate range may contribute to cognitive health in elderly.
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- Jiesheng Mao
- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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Lu L, Huang Z, Wang X, Chen J. Interaction Between Dietary Selenium and Zinc Intakes on Hypothyroidism. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:4667-4676. [PMID: 36749549 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03563-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This study assessed the independent association of dietary selenium and zinc intakes with the risk of hypothyroidism and interaction effect between dietary selenium and zinc intakes with the risk of hypothyroidism in Americans. The data of this cross-sectional study was from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2012. The outcome was defined as new-onset hypothyroidism. Weighted univariate and multivariate logistic regression and the subgroup analyses based on gender and body mass index (BMI) were conducted to evaluate the association between the dietary selenium and zinc intakes and new-onset hypothyroidism. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. A total of 6402 participants were included with 131 (2.05%) developed a hypothyroidism in this study. Compared with participants with high zinc intake, those with low zinc intake had a higher risk of new-onset hypothyroidism (OR = 1.74, 95% CI: 1.05-2.90). Moreover, we also found a significant interaction between dietary selenium level intake and dietary zinc level intake on new-onset hypothyroidism risk (OR = 5.99, 95% CI: 1.77-20.23). There was an interaction between dietary selenium and zinc intakes on the risk of new-onset hypothyroidism, especially the significant effect for adults with women or overweight. The findings indicated that improving the levels of dietary zinc and selenium intake may be beneficial in preventing of new-onset hypothyroidism.
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- Lei Lu
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University and Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University and Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University and Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University and Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, People's Republic of China.
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Zhou YF, Song XY, Pan A, Koh WP. Nutrition and Healthy Ageing in Asia: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:3153. [PMID: 37513571 PMCID: PMC10383719 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143153] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nutrition plays a key role in modulating the likelihood of healthy ageing. In the present study, we aimed to conduct a systematic review to assess the impact of nutrition on healthy ageing in Asia. METHODS The systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews database (CRD42023408936) and conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases were searched up to February 2023 without language restrictions. We included prospective cohort studies that evaluated the associations of intake of a single food or consumption of a single nutrient at midlife; adherence to various dietary patterns at midlife; and improved adherence to dietary patterns from mid- to late life with the likelihood of healthy ageing and its components. RESULTS Out of 16,373 records, we included 71 papers comprising 24 cohorts from Singapore, China, Japan, and Thailand. The healthy ageing components included cognitive function, physical function, and depression. The majority of studies supported the observation that the likelihood of healthy ageing and its components in late life was positively increased by a higher consumption of healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, legumes, tea, milk, and dairy, at midlife, and also by greater adherence to dietary patterns with high diversity scores or high total antioxidant capacities. Furthermore, improved adherence to healthy dietary patterns from mid- to late life also increased the likelihood of healthy ageing in late life. CONCLUSION Consuming healthy foods and adhering to healthy dietary patterns at midlife can promote the likelihood of healthy ageing. Moreover, improving diet quality from mid- to late life can still be beneficial.
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- Yan-Feng Zhou
- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Emergency, Hainan Clinical Research Center for Acute and Critical Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570311, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430032, China
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138632, Singapore
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Goulart JB, Aitken LS, Siddiqui S, Cuevas M, Cardenas J, Beathard KM, Riechman SE. Nutrition, lifestyle, and cognitive performance in esport athletes. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1120303. [PMID: 37275641 PMCID: PMC10233150 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1120303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Electronic sports, termed esports, is a growing athletic activity in which high levels of attention and cognitive performance are required. With its increasing popularity and competitiveness, interest in strategies to improve performance have emerged. Improving esports athlete performance, namely cognitive endurance, and resilience, may lie in nutritional or lifestyle factors. The Nutrition, Vision, and Cognition in Sport Studies (IONSport) investigated nutritional and behavioral factors that can influence cognition via 3-dimensional multiple objects tracking test (3DMOT) via Neurotracker X (NTx) software. The purpose of this study was to characterize the lifestyle of high level esports athletes with detailed nutrition, sleep, and physical activity assessments, and their association to gaming related cognitive performance. Methods 103 male and 16 elite female esports athletes aged 16 to 35 years old completed surveys, food records, and cognitive testing sessions over 10 days. Participants were instructed to maintain their normal dietary and lifestyle habits. Results There were positive significant associations between average NTx scores and the following nutrients: magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium, thiamin, niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, folate, cholesterol, saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, and choline. Majority of participants did not meet recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) for these micronutrients nor the recommended intakes for dairy, fruit, and vegetables. There was a significant (p = 0.003) positive (r = 0.272) association between total vegetable intake and average NTx score. There was a significant negative association (p = 0.015) with our final sustain session, which measured cognitive resilience, and the Stanford Sleepiness Scale score. Repeated measures analysis was done with these groups over the 18 core NTx sessions. There were significant (p = 0.018) differences between the two groups with those who consumed the recommended amount of protein or more performing significantly better on NTx over the 18 sessions than those that did not consume enough protein. Those who consumed the recommended intakes for riboflavin, phosphorous, vitamin B12, and selenium performed significantly better over the 18 core NTx sessions than those that did not meet the recommended amounts. Discussion The need for a nutrition intervention that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals is warranted in this population.
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- Jenna B. Goulart
- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
- Department of Nutrition, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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