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  1. Book ; Online: Antioxidants in Health and Disease Volume 1

    Battino, Maurizio / Giampieri, Francesca

    2018  

    Abstract: Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that oxidative stress is associated with a number of health disorders, including cardiovascular malfunction, certain types of cancer, diabetes mellitus, many other auto-immune diseases, and even ageing. ... ...

    Abstract Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that oxidative stress is associated with a number of health disorders, including cardiovascular malfunction, certain types of cancer, diabetes mellitus, many other auto-immune diseases, and even ageing. The body possesses multiple mechanisms to counteract oxidative stress, which employ antioxidant compounds that are either naturally generated in situ (endogenous antioxidants) or externally supplied through food (exogenous antioxidants). These antioxidants are able to counteract oxidative stress, thanks to their ability to neutralize excess free radicals and protect the cellular lipids, proteins, and DNA from molecular damage. Exogenous antioxidants from the diet are of increasing interest because of their beneficial role in maintaining good health and in preventing chronic diseases. Indeed, a diet rich in dietary antioxidants, especially from fruits and vegetables, has been correlated with a successful prevention and lower incidence of several degenerative pathologies, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.This Special Issue of Nutrients welcomes the submission of manuscripts, either describing original research or reviewing scientific literature, examining the role of diets rich in antioxidant compounds in the prevention of chronic diseases and the characteristics of the antioxidants included in such diets
    Keywords Biology (General)
    Size 1 electronic resource (X, 436 p.)
    Publisher MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020098430
    ISBN 9783038428855 ; 9783038428862 ; 303842885X ; 3038428868
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  2. Book ; Online: Antioxidants in Health and Disease Volume 2

    Battino, Maurizio / Giampieri, Francesca

    2018  

    Abstract: Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that oxidative stress is associated with a number of health disorders, including cardiovascular malfunction, certain types of cancer, diabetes mellitus, many other auto-immune diseases, and even ageing. ... ...

    Abstract Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that oxidative stress is associated with a number of health disorders, including cardiovascular malfunction, certain types of cancer, diabetes mellitus, many other auto-immune diseases, and even ageing. The body possesses multiple mechanisms to counteract oxidative stress, which employ antioxidant compounds that are either naturally generated in situ (endogenous antioxidants) or externally supplied through food (exogenous antioxidants). These antioxidants are able to counteract oxidative stress, thanks to their ability to neutralize excess free radicals and protect the cellular lipids, proteins, and DNA from molecular damage. Exogenous antioxidants from the diet are of increasing interest because of their beneficial role in maintaining good health and in preventing chronic diseases. Indeed, a diet rich in dietary antioxidants, especially from fruits and vegetables, has been correlated with a successful prevention and lower incidence of several degenerative pathologies, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.This Special Issue of Nutrients welcomes the submission of manuscripts, either describing original research or reviewing scientific literature, examining the role of diets rich in antioxidant compounds in the prevention of chronic diseases and the characteristics of the antioxidants included in such diets
    Keywords Biology (General)
    Size 1 electronic resource (VIII, 264 p.)
    Publisher MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020098431
    ISBN 9783038429395 ; 9783038429401 ; 3038429392 ; 3038429406
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  3. Article ; Online: The VegPlate for Sports: A Plant-Based Food Guide for Athletes.

    Baroni, Luciana / Pelosi, Ettore / Giampieri, Francesca / Battino, Maurizio

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 7

    Abstract: Background: Nutrition strategies improve physiological and biochemical adaptation to training, facilitate more intense workouts, promote faster recoveries after a workout in anticipation of the next, and help to prepare for a race and maintain the body' ... ...

    Abstract Background: Nutrition strategies improve physiological and biochemical adaptation to training, facilitate more intense workouts, promote faster recoveries after a workout in anticipation of the next, and help to prepare for a race and maintain the body's hydration status. Although vegetarianism (i.e., lacto-ovo and veganism) has become increasingly popular in recent years, the number of vegetarian athletes is not known, and no specific recommendations have been made for vegetarian dietary planning in sports. Well-planned diets are mandatory to obtain the best performance, and the available literature reports that those excluding all types of flesh foods (meat, poultry, game, and seafood) neither find advantages nor suffer from disadvantages, compared to omnivorous diets, for strength, anaerobic, or aerobic exercise performance; additionally, some benefits can be derived for general health.
    Methods: We conceived the VegPlate for Sports, a vegetarian food guide (VFG) based on the already-validated VegPlate facilitating method, designed according to the Italian dietary reference intakes (DRIs).
    Results: The VegPlate for Sports is suitable for men and women who are active in sports and adhere to a vegetarian (i.e., lacto-ovo and vegan) diet, and provides weight-based, adequate dietary planning.
    Conclusions: The VegPlate for Sports represents a practical tool for nutrition professionals and gives the possibility to plan diets based on energy, carbohydrate (CHO), and protein (PRO) necessities, from 50 to 90 Kg body weight (BW).
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Diet ; Diet, Vegetarian ; Sports/physiology ; Diet, Vegan ; Athletes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15071746
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  4. Article ; Online: Nutritional Modulation of Hepcidin in the Treatment of Various Anemic States.

    D'Andrea, Patrizia / Giampieri, Francesca / Battino, Maurizio

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 24

    Abstract: Twenty years after its discovery, hepcidin is still considered the main regulator of iron homeostasis in humans. The increase in hepcidin expression drastically blocks the flow of iron, which can come from one's diet, from iron stores, and from ... ...

    Abstract Twenty years after its discovery, hepcidin is still considered the main regulator of iron homeostasis in humans. The increase in hepcidin expression drastically blocks the flow of iron, which can come from one's diet, from iron stores, and from erythrophagocytosis. Many anemic conditions are caused by non-physiologic increases in hepcidin. The sequestration of iron in the intestine and in other tissues poses worrying premises in view of discoveries about the mechanisms of ferroptosis. The nutritional treatment of these anemic states cannot ignore the nutritional modulation of hepcidin, in addition to the bioavailability of iron. This work aims to describe and summarize the few findings about the role of hepcidin in anemic diseases and ferroptosis, as well as the modulation of hepcidin levels by diet and nutrients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Hepcidins/metabolism ; Anemia/etiology ; Iron/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Hepcidins ; Iron (E1UOL152H7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-12
    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/nu15245081
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  5. Article: Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in Child Nutrition.

    Brusati, Marco / Baroni, Luciana / Rizzo, Gianluca / Giampieri, Francesca / Battino, Maurizio

    Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 7

    Abstract: Plant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The ... ...

    Abstract Plant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The various plant-based milk alternatives differ in nutritional characteristics due to their origin and manufacturing; more importantly, whereas formulas from plant and cow origin can be used interchangeably, plant-based drinks are nutritionally different from cow's milk and can be consumed by children subsequently to the use of formula. Several scientific organizations have expressed differing opinions on the use of these products in the diets of children. In the face of unanimous conclusions regarding the use of these products during the first year of life, in subsequent ages there were conflicting opinions regarding the timing, quantities, and type of product to be used. From the viewpoint of the child's overall diet and health, it could be suggested that these foods be considered not as simple substitutes for cow's milk, but as part of a varied diet, within individual advice of use. We suggest accepting the presence of these products in a baby's diet (omnivores included), planning their use correctly in the context of a balanced diet, according to the specific product and the needs of the individual.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2704223-6
    ISSN 2304-8158
    ISSN 2304-8158
    DOI 10.3390/foods12071544
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  6. Article ; Online: Bioactive Phytochemicals and Functional Food Ingredients in Fruits and Vegetables.

    Giampieri, Francesca / Battino, Maurizio

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2020  Volume 21, Issue 9

    Abstract: Today, it is widely accepted that a plant-based diet produces wellbeing and prevents the onset of several human diseases [ ... ]. ...

    Abstract Today, it is widely accepted that a plant-based diet produces wellbeing and prevents the onset of several human diseases [...].
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cell Proliferation/drug effects ; Fruit/chemistry ; Humans ; Metabolic Networks and Pathways/drug effects ; Phytochemicals/analysis ; Phytochemicals/chemistry ; Phytochemicals/pharmacology ; Vegetables/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Phytochemicals
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial ; Introductory Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms21093278
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  7. Article ; Online: Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in Child Nutrition

    Brusati, Marco / Baroni, Luciana / Rizzo, Gianluca / Giampieri, Francesca / Battino, Maurizio

    Foods. 2023 Apr. 06, v. 12, no. 7

    2023  

    Abstract: Plant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The ... ...

    Abstract Plant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The various plant-based milk alternatives differ in nutritional characteristics due to their origin and manufacturing; more importantly, whereas formulas from plant and cow origin can be used interchangeably, plant-based drinks are nutritionally different from cow’s milk and can be consumed by children subsequently to the use of formula. Several scientific organizations have expressed differing opinions on the use of these products in the diets of children. In the face of unanimous conclusions regarding the use of these products during the first year of life, in subsequent ages there were conflicting opinions regarding the timing, quantities, and type of product to be used. From the viewpoint of the child’s overall diet and health, it could be suggested that these foods be considered not as simple substitutes for cow’s milk, but as part of a varied diet, within individual advice of use. We suggest accepting the presence of these products in a baby’s diet (omnivores included), planning their use correctly in the context of a balanced diet, according to the specific product and the needs of the individual.
    Keywords child nutrition ; children ; cows ; diet ; milk ; world markets
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0406
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2704223-6
    ISSN 2304-8158
    ISSN 2304-8158
    DOI 10.3390/foods12071544
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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  8. Book ; Article ; Online: Dealing with predatory publishers/publishing

    Giampieri, Francesca / De Col, Valentina / Jani, Sara

    Answers to some of the most common questions

    2023  

    Abstract: This Question and Answer (Q&A) document is meant to guide on important aspects of predatory publishers/publishing, such as what an author can do after submitting an article to a predatory journal, what the consequences could be, and so forth. We ... ...

    Abstract This Question and Answer (Q&A) document is meant to guide on important aspects of predatory publishers/publishing, such as what an author can do after submitting an article to a predatory journal, what the consequences could be, and so forth. We collected some of the most common questions researchers have about predatory journals, and the answers were gathered from different online sources. As the topic is constantly evolving, we will keep the document updated.
    Keywords research ; best practices ; guidelines ; quality
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-17T12:58:53Z
    Publishing country fr
    Document type Book ; Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: Insights into the cellular, molecular, and epigenetic targets of gamma-aminobutyric acid against diabetes: a comprehensive review on its mechanisms.

    Sun, Yu / Mehmood, Arshad / Giampieri, Francesca / Battino, Maurizio Antonio / Chen, Xiumin

    Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

    2023  , Page(s) 1–18

    Abstract: Diabetes is a metabolic disease due to impaired or defective insulin secretion and is considered one of the most serious chronic diseases worldwide. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring non-protein amino acid commonly present in a wide ...

    Abstract Diabetes is a metabolic disease due to impaired or defective insulin secretion and is considered one of the most serious chronic diseases worldwide. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring non-protein amino acid commonly present in a wide range of foods. A number of studies documented that GABA has good anti-diabetic potential. This review summarized the available dietary sources of GABA as well as animal and human studies on the anti-diabetic properties of GABA, while also discussing the underlying mechanisms. GABA may modulate diabetes through various pathways such as inhibiting the activities of α-amylase and α-glucosidase, promoting β-cell proliferation, stimulating insulin secretion from β-cells, inhibiting glucagon secretion from α-cells, improving insulin resistance and glucose tolerance, and increasing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, further mechanistic studies on animals and human are needed to confirm the therapeutic effects of GABA against diabetes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1037504-1
    ISSN 1549-7852 ; 1040-8398
    ISSN (online) 1549-7852
    ISSN 1040-8398
    DOI 10.1080/10408398.2023.2255666
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  10. Article ; Online: Muscular involvement in long-term type 1 diabetes: Does it represent an underestimated complication?

    Pollakova, Daniela / Tubili, Claudio / Di Folco, Ugo / De Giuseppe, Rachele / Battino, Maurizio / Giampieri, Francesca

    Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)

    2023  Volume 112, Page(s) 112060

    Abstract: Objectives: Structural, metabolic, and functional signs of skeletal muscle damage have been identified in individuals affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D), but, to our knowledge, no guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of muscle impairment exist and ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Structural, metabolic, and functional signs of skeletal muscle damage have been identified in individuals affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D), but, to our knowledge, no guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of muscle impairment exist and studies on T1D and muscle health remain limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia in a long-term T1D population and to assess the effects of some clinical parameters on muscle mass and function.
    Methods: Thirty-nine patients affected by T1D were enrolled. Body mass index (BMI), body composition (appendicular lean mass index [ALMI] and fat mass [FM]), and muscle strength were measured. Additionally, the relationship between Mediterranean diet adherence and sarcopenia was assessed.
    Results: In the present sample (mean age 49.32 ± 13.49 y, 41.1% women, mean duration of diabetes 30.13 ± 12.28 y), the prevalence of sarcopenia was 7.7% (12.5 % in women and 4.35% in men). The prevalence of low ALMI was 23.1% (25% in women and 21.74% in men). Significant inverse correlations were found between ALMI and duration of diabetes and ALMI and FM; and significant positive correlations between ALMI and BMI, physical activity level, and muscle strength. At the same time, significant inverse correlations were observed between muscle strength and duration of diabetes and muscle strength and FM.
    Conclusions: We observed a high prevalence of low muscle mass, similar to those found in the older age groups of the general population (25 years in advance) and our findings suggest a possible pathogenetic role of T1D duration on muscle trophism and function.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Aged ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Sarcopenia/epidemiology ; Sarcopenia/etiology ; Sarcopenia/diagnosis ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/complications ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/epidemiology ; Muscle Strength ; Body Mass Index ; Body Composition/physiology ; Muscle, Skeletal ; Hand Strength/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639259-3
    ISSN 1873-1244 ; 0899-9007
    ISSN (online) 1873-1244
    ISSN 0899-9007
    DOI 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112060
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