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  1. Article ; Online: Magnesium and the Hallmarks of Aging.

    Dominguez, Ligia J / Veronese, Nicola / Barbagallo, Mario

    Nutrients

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 4

    Abstract: Magnesium is an essential ion in the human body that regulates numerous physiological and pathological processes. Magnesium deficiency is very common in old age. Age-related chronic diseases and the aging process itself are frequently associated with low- ...

    Abstract Magnesium is an essential ion in the human body that regulates numerous physiological and pathological processes. Magnesium deficiency is very common in old age. Age-related chronic diseases and the aging process itself are frequently associated with low-grade chronic inflammation, called 'inflammaging'. Because chronic magnesium insufficiency has been linked to excessive generation of inflammatory markers and free radicals, inducing a chronic inflammatory state, we formerly hypothesized that magnesium inadequacy may be considered among the intermediaries helping us explain the link between inflammaging and aging-associated diseases. We show in this review evidence of the relationship of magnesium with all the hallmarks of aging (genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, deregulated nutrient sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion, altered intercellular communication, disabled autophagy, dysbiosis, and chronic inflammation), which may positively affect the human healthspan. It is feasible to hypothesize that maintaining an optimal balance of magnesium during one's life course may turn out to be a safe and economical strategy contributing to the promotion of healthy aging. Future well-designed studies are necessary to further explore this hypothesis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Magnesium ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Aging/physiology ; Cellular Senescence/physiology ; Inflammation
    Chemical Substances Magnesium (I38ZP9992A)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu16040496
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  2. Article ; Online: The link between spirituality and longevity.

    Dominguez, Ligia J / Veronese, Nicola / Barbagallo, Mario

    Aging clinical and experimental research

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 1, Page(s) 32

    Abstract: We are facing an inverted demographic pyramid with continuously growing aged populations around the world. However, the advances that prolong physical life not always contemplate its psychological and social dimensions. Longevity is a complex outcome ... ...

    Abstract We are facing an inverted demographic pyramid with continuously growing aged populations around the world. However, the advances that prolong physical life not always contemplate its psychological and social dimensions. Longevity is a complex outcome influenced by a wide range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices, access to healthcare, socio-economic conditions, and other environmental factors. These factors have been generally considered in the compelling research that seeks the determinants of longevity, particularly those concerning personal lifestyle choices, socioeconomic conditions, and molecular mechanisms proposed to mediate these effects. Nonetheless, fundamental aspects that can affect health and well-being, such as spirituality and religiosity, have been somehow left aside despite numerous epidemiological studies showing that higher levels of spirituality/religiosity are associated with lower risk of mortality, even after adjusting for relevant confounders. Because spirituality/religiosity are dimensions of great value for patients, overlooking them can leave them with feelings of neglect and lack of connection with the health system and with the clinicians in charge of their care. Integrating spirituality and religiosity assessment and intervention programs into clinical care can help each person obtain better and complete well-being and also allowing clinicians to achieve the highest standards of health with holistic, person-centered care. The present narrative review aims to explore the available evidence of a relationship between spirituality/religiosity and longevity and discusses the possible mechanisms that can help explain such relationship.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Spirituality ; Longevity ; Religion ; Delivery of Health Care ; Life Style
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-11
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2104785-6
    ISSN 1720-8319 ; 1594-0667
    ISSN (online) 1720-8319
    ISSN 1594-0667
    DOI 10.1007/s40520-023-02684-5
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  3. Article ; Online: Magnesium-An Ion with Multiple Invaluable Actions, Often Insufficiently Supplied: From In Vitro to Clinical Research.

    Barbagallo, Mario / Veronese, Nicola / Dominguez, Ligia J

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 14

    Abstract: Magnesium (Mg) is a key ion for numerous metabolic processes, being a cofactor of over 600 enzymes involved in cell metabolism and multiple biological processes [ ... ]. ...

    Abstract Magnesium (Mg) is a key ion for numerous metabolic processes, being a cofactor of over 600 enzymes involved in cell metabolism and multiple biological processes [...].
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Magnesium/metabolism ; Magnesium Deficiency
    Chemical Substances Magnesium (I38ZP9992A)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15143135
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  4. Article ; Online: Dietary Patterns and Healthy or Unhealthy Aging.

    Dominguez, Ligia J / Veronese, Nicola / Barbagallo, Mario

    Gerontology

    2023  Volume 70, Issue 1, Page(s) 15–36

    Abstract: Background: The aging process is complex, comprising various contributing factors influencing late-life conditions and eventual occurrence of chronic diseases that generate high financial and human costs. These factors include genetic proneness, ... ...

    Abstract Background: The aging process is complex, comprising various contributing factors influencing late-life conditions and eventual occurrence of chronic diseases that generate high financial and human costs. These factors include genetic proneness, lifestyle conducted throughout life, environmental conditions, as well as dietary aspects, among others, all together modulating precise pathways linked to aging, making longevity a multidimensional event.
    Summary: Compelling evidence support the concept that nutritional determinants have major impact on the risk of age-associated non-communicable diseases as well as mortality. Nutrition research has turned in recent years from considering isolated nutrients or foods to focusing on combinations of foods in dietary patterns in relation to their associations with health outcomes. This narrative review focuses attention on dietary patterns that may contribute to healthy or unhealthy aging and longevity with examples of traditional dietary patterns associated with healthy longevity and reviewing the association of healthy plant-based and unhealthy ultra-processed diets with frailty, a condition that may be considered a hallmark of unhealthy aging.
    Key message: There is currently accumulated evidence confirming the key role that dietary patterns mainly of plant origin may exert in modifying the risk of age-associated chronic diseases and healthy longevity. These types of dietary models, unlike those in which the use of ultra-processed food is frequent, are associated with a reduced risk of frailty and, consequently, with healthy aging.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Dietary Patterns ; Frailty ; Aging ; Diet ; Chronic Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 193798-4
    ISSN 1423-0003 ; 0304-324X
    ISSN (online) 1423-0003
    ISSN 0304-324X
    DOI 10.1159/000534679
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  5. Article ; Online: Magnesium in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Barbagallo, Mario / Veronese, Nicola / Dominguez, Ligia J

    Nutrients

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 3

    Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and altered lipid profile, which, if left untreated, will often progress to type 2 diabetes, which frequently complicates the syndrome [ ... ]. ...

    Abstract Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and altered lipid profile, which, if left untreated, will often progress to type 2 diabetes, which frequently complicates the syndrome [...].
    MeSH term(s) Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications ; Humans ; Insulin Resistance ; Magnesium ; Metabolic Syndrome/metabolism ; Obesity/complications ; Obesity/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Magnesium (I38ZP9992A)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14030714
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  6. Article: Gerontology is essential to the identity of geriatric medicine.

    Barbagallo, Mario / Dominguez, Ligia J

    European geriatric medicine

    2019  Volume 10, Issue 6, Page(s) 835–837

    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2556794-9
    ISSN 1878-7657 ; 1878-7649
    ISSN (online) 1878-7657
    ISSN 1878-7649
    DOI 10.1007/s41999-019-00247-4
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  7. Article ; Online: Mediterranean diet and mitochondria: New findings.

    Pollicino, Francesco / Veronese, Nicola / Dominguez, Ligia J / Barbagallo, Mario

    Experimental gerontology

    2023  Volume 176, Page(s) 112165

    Abstract: Mitochondria are subcellular organelles known for their central role in several energetic processes. Accumulating evidence supports a key role for mitochondria in the physiological response to both acute and chronic stress exposure, and, ultimately, the ... ...

    Abstract Mitochondria are subcellular organelles known for their central role in several energetic processes. Accumulating evidence supports a key role for mitochondria in the physiological response to both acute and chronic stress exposure, and, ultimately, the biological embedding of adversity in health and psychological functioning that increases the interest of these organelles in several medical conditions typical of older people. At the same time, Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) seems to affect the function of mitochondria further justifying the role of this diet in lowering the risk of negative health outcomes. In this review, we have elucidated the role of mitochondria in human diseases including the fundamental role in stress, aging, and neuropsychiatric and metabolic disorders. Overall, MedDiet can limit the production of free radicals, being rich in polyphenols. Moreover, MedDiet reduced mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) production and ameliorated mitochondrial damage and apoptosis. Similarly, whole grains can maintain the mitochondrial respiration and membrane potential, finally improving mitochondrial function. Other components of MedDiet can have anti-inflammatory effects, again modulating mitochondrial function. For example, delphinidin (a flavonoid present in red wine and berries) restored the elevated level of mitochondrial respiration, mtDNA content, and complex IV activity; similarly, resveratrol and lycopene, present in grapefruits and tomatoes, exerted an anti-inflammatory effect modulating mitochondrial enzymes. Altogether, these findings support the notion that several positive effects of MedDiet can be mediated by a modulation in mitochondrial function indicating the necessity of further studies in human beings for finally confirming these findings.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Diet, Mediterranean ; Mitochondria/metabolism ; DNA, Mitochondrial/metabolism ; Aging ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents
    Chemical Substances DNA, Mitochondrial ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390992-x
    ISSN 1873-6815 ; 0531-5565
    ISSN (online) 1873-6815
    ISSN 0531-5565
    DOI 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112165
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  8. Article ; Online: Mediterranean diet and mitochondria

    Francesco Pollicino / Nicola Veronese / Ligia J. Dominguez / Mario Barbagallo

    Experimental Gerontology, Vol 176, Iss , Pp 112165- (2023)

    New findings

    2023  

    Abstract: Mitochondria are subcellular organelles known for their central role in several energetic processes. Accumulating evidence supports a key role for mitochondria in the physiological response to both acute and chronic stress exposure, and, ultimately, the ... ...

    Abstract Mitochondria are subcellular organelles known for their central role in several energetic processes. Accumulating evidence supports a key role for mitochondria in the physiological response to both acute and chronic stress exposure, and, ultimately, the biological embedding of adversity in health and psychological functioning that increases the interest of these organelles in several medical conditions typical of older people. At the same time, Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) seems to affect the function of mitochondria further justifying the role of this diet in lowering the risk of negative health outcomes. In this review, we have elucidated the role of mitochondria in human diseases including the fundamental role in stress, aging, and neuropsychiatric and metabolic disorders. Overall, MedDiet can limit the production of free radicals, being rich in polyphenols. Moreover, MedDiet reduced mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) production and ameliorated mitochondrial damage and apoptosis. Similarly, whole grains can maintain the mitochondrial respiration and membrane potential, finally improving mitochondrial function. Other components of MedDiet can have anti-inflammatory effects, again modulating mitochondrial function. For example, delphinidin (a flavonoid present in red wine and berries) restored the elevated level of mitochondrial respiration, mtDNA content, and complex IV activity; similarly, resveratrol and lycopene, present in grapefruits and tomatoes, exerted an anti-inflammatory effect modulating mitochondrial enzymes. Altogether, these findings support the notion that several positive effects of MedDiet can be mediated by a modulation in mitochondrial function indicating the necessity of further studies in human beings for finally confirming these findings.
    Keywords Mediterranean diet ; Mitochondria ; Stress ; Inflammation ; Dementia ; Metabolic syndrome ; Medicine ; R ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article: Magnesium in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome

    Barbagallo, Mario / Veronese, Nicola / Dominguez, Ligia J.

    Nutrients. 2022 Feb. 08, v. 14, no. 3

    2022  

    Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and altered lipid profile, which, if left untreated, will often progress to type 2 diabetes, which frequently complicates the syndrome [ ... ] ...

    Abstract Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and altered lipid profile, which, if left untreated, will often progress to type 2 diabetes, which frequently complicates the syndrome [...]
    Keywords hypertension ; insulin resistance ; lipid composition ; magnesium ; metabolic syndrome ; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ; obesity
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0208
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14030714
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  10. Article ; Online: Prevalence of sarcopenia in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

    Veronese, Nicola / Smith, Lee / Koyanagi, Ai / Hoffman, Jaco / Snoussi, Mouna / Prokopidis, Konstantinos / Dominguez, Ligia J / Barbagallo, Mario

    Aging clinical and experimental research

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 1, Page(s) 12

    Abstract: Background: Existing literature suggests that sarcopenia is a highly prevalent condition in older people. However, most studies to date reporting data on its prevalence have been mainly carried out in Western countries, while data on sarcopenia in ... ...

    Abstract Background: Existing literature suggests that sarcopenia is a highly prevalent condition in older people. However, most studies to date reporting data on its prevalence have been mainly carried out in Western countries, while data on sarcopenia in Africa is scarce. With this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in African countries and to explore potential factors that could explain higher or lower prevalence of this condition in Africa.
    Methods: Major databases for studies reporting data on sarcopenia in African countries were searched from inception to June 2023. We conducted a meta-analysis of the prevalence [and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs)] of sarcopenia in Africa, applying a random effect model. Several sensitivity and meta-regression analyses were run.
    Results: Among 147 articles initially screened, six articles (with seven cohorts) including a total of 10,656 participants were included. Mean age of participants was 66.9 years, and the majority were female (58.1%). The weighted prevalence of sarcopenia in the selected countries of Africa was 25.72% (95%CI: 18.90-32.55). This outcome was characterized by a high heterogeneity (I
    Conclusion: Sarcopenia is a prevalent condition in Africa and thus research regarding this topic is a public health priority. Future studies that cover African countries for which data are not available and using standardized criteria are needed.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Africa/epidemiology ; Anthropometry ; Databases, Factual ; Prevalence ; Sarcopenia/epidemiology ; Observational Studies as Topic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-28
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2104785-6
    ISSN 1720-8319 ; 1594-0667
    ISSN (online) 1720-8319
    ISSN 1594-0667
    DOI 10.1007/s40520-023-02671-w
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