Can dietary intake protect against low-grade inflammation in children and adolescents?

Bujtor, Melissa

doi:10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100369

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“…Alternatively, reducing stress may reduce or prevent low-grade inflammation [ 57 , 58 ] and may avoid the negative impact of stress on other affected lifestyle factors, such as unhealthy eating habits and poor sleep quality [ 59 ]. Additionally, diet can significantly prevent or induce low-grade inflammation [ 60 , 61 ]. Eating a high amount of ultra-processed energy-dense and other unhealthy food with a low amount of healthy nutrients can cause low-grade inflammation and increase the risk of infections and other immune-related disorders [ 62 , 63 ].…”

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“…In addition, it is important to note that only attaining a normal, healthy bodyweight will likely not be sufficient to promote adequate immune fitness. Mental health (e.g., stress reduction), healthy nutrition, and adequate and regular physical activity are factors that can directly improve immune fitness [ 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ]. Therefore, in terms of pandemic preparedness, attaining a normal, healthy BMI should be viewed as one of several measures that could be adopted by individuals.…”

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Pandemic Preparedness: Maintaining Adequate Immune Fitness by Attaining a Normal, Healthy Body Weight

Kiani

Mulder

Balikji

et al. 2022

JCM

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In addition to developing effective medicines and vaccines, pandemic preparedness also comprises general health-related, behavioral, and psychological aspects related to being more resistant in the case of future pandemics. In the context of the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, recent research revealed that reduced perceived immune fitness was the best predictor of reporting more frequent and more severe COVID-19 symptoms. Up until now (June 2022), during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of patients who have been hospitalized were characterized as being overweight. It is therefore essential to further evaluate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and immune fitness. This was performed by analyzing pooled data from previously published studies, conducted among N = 8586 Dutch adults. It was hypothesized that attaining a normal, healthy body weight is associated with optimal perceived immune fitness. The analysis revealed that a deviation from normal weight (i.e., having a BMI outside the range of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2) was associated with significantly reduced perceived immune fitness, as assessed with the immune status questionnaire and a single item perceived immune fitness scale. The effects were significant for both underweight and overweight groups and most pronounced for the obese groups. The results suggest that attaining a normal, healthy body weight might significantly contribute to maintaining adequate perceived immune fitness. Therefore, attaining a normal body weight might be an essential component of pandemic preparedness and should be supported by creating awareness and promoting the importance of regular exercise and the consumption of healthy food.

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Pandemic Preparedness: Maintaining Adequate Immune Fitness by Attaining a Normal, Healthy Body Weight

Kiani

Mulder

Balikji

et al. 2022

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“…One unifying factor of “unhealthy” nutrition involves a state of low-grade inflammation that may serve as a predisposing risk factor for a variety of morbidities, including mental health disturbances. Bujtor (2021) reviewed the influence of dietary intake on low-grade inflammation, with a focus on children and adolescents. The current observational and interventional evidence supports the therapeutic potential of diet in controlling inflammation.…”

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Editorial commentary on the special issue emerging psychoneuroimmunology research: Future leaders in focus

Kentner

Harden

Soares

et al. 2022

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health

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The theme of this BBI-Health special issue is to promote the research, creativity and forward-thinking of future key opinion leaders in the field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). We asked contributing researchers to identify new ideas and spaces for innovation to map out the future trajectory of our discipline. This special issue provides global and diverse views from early career investigators focused on science, society, and/or policy, with an emphasis on diversity in all its aspects. The common thread weaving through the articles contained in this special issue is that all authors were invited to consider the future of PNI while they were experiencing the global COVID-19 lockdowns that slowed down or even prevented them from access to their “hands-on” research. The contributors vary from Master level to assistant professors, and all have already significantly contributed to the field of PNI. Each contributor has provided a photograph and short biography alongside their written perspectives. We hope that you will enjoy learning about their visions for the future of PNI and will join us with enthusiasm as we watch our field grow through the advancement of their scientific careers.

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Low-Grade Inflammation and Role of Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Childhood Obesity

Polak-Szczybyło

2023

IJERPH

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At present, pediatric obesity is a significant public health concern. We have seen a surge of disorders that are obesity-related, e.g., insulin resistance (IR), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), autoimmune disorders and many more. The mechanisms linking these diseases to excess body weight are related to low-grade inflammation (LGI). Although there is a limited number of studies assessing this immune process in childhood obesity, they indicate its significant importance for the health of future generations. There is a need for more research into the prevention and treatment of low-grade inflammation in childhood. The aim of this review is to present and discuss the process of “cold” inflammation, and its impact on health and anti-inflammation nutrition. A diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients may be the key to maintaining health, as well as recovery.

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Can dietary intake protect against low-grade inflammation in children and adolescents?

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Pandemic Preparedness: Maintaining Adequate Immune Fitness by Attaining a Normal, Healthy Body Weight

Pandemic Preparedness: Maintaining Adequate Immune Fitness by Attaining a Normal, Healthy Body Weight

Editorial commentary on the special issue emerging psychoneuroimmunology research: Future leaders in focus

Low-Grade Inflammation and Role of Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Childhood Obesity

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