Lower C-reactive protein and IL-6 associated with vegetarian diets are mediated by BMI

Jaceldo‐Siegl, Karen; Haddad, Ella; Knutsen, Synnøve F.; Fan, Jing; Lloren, Jan Irene; Bellinger, Denise L.; Fraser, Gary E.

doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2018.03.003

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“…There is also some indication that food legumes may reveal the anti-inflammatory action that is attributed to lectins and peptides [ 45 ]. In general, observational studies show that adherence to plant-based diets is associated with lower levels of inflammation markers, e.g., C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, and interleukin-6, compared to omnivorous diets [ 46 , 47 , 48 ]. This is further supported by interventional trials showing that plant-based dietary approaches are associated with lower scores of Dietary Inflammatory Index and improved inflammatory markers in subjects with high BMI [ 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 ].…”

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Dietary Choices and Habits during COVID-19 Lockdown: Experience from Poland

2020

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The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in late December 2019 in China, which later developed into a pandemic, has forced different countries to implement strict sanitary regimes and social distancing measures. Globally, at least four billion people were under lockdown, working remotely, homeschooling children, and facing challenges coping with quarantine and the stressful events. The present cross-sectional online survey of adult Poles (n = 1097), conducted during a nationwide quarantine, aimed to assess whether nutritional and consumer habits have been affected under these conditions. Over 43.0% and nearly 52% reported eating and snacking more, respectively, and these tendencies were more frequent in overweight and obese individuals. Almost 30% and over 18% experienced weight gain (mean ± SD 3.0 ± 1.6 kg) and loss (−2.9 ± 1.5 kg), respectively. Overweight, obese, and older subjects (aged 36–45 and >45) tended to gain weight more frequently, whereas those with underweight tended to lose it further. Increased BMI was associated with less frequent consumption of vegetables, fruit, and legumes during quarantine, and higher adherence to meat, dairy, and fast-foods. An increase in alcohol consumption was seen in 14.6%, with a higher tendency to drink more found among alcohol addicts. Over 45% of smokers experienced a rise in smoking frequency during the quarantine. The study highlights that lockdown imposed to contain an infectious agent may affect eating behaviors and dietary habits, and advocates for organized nutritional support during future epidemic-related quarantines, particularly for the most vulnerable groups, including overweight and obese subjects.

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“…In a meta-analysis that examined the relationship between consumption of a vegetarian diet and inflammation, a minimum duration of two years of following a vegetarian diet was needed to see lower CRP levels [57]. Other studies also have suggested that low levels of inflammation among vegetarians are mediated by BMI [58] or gut microbiota composition [59]. While most IMAGINE participants were overweight or obese, not all participants had a BMI above 25 kg/m 2 .…”

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Impact of a 12-month Inflammation Management Intervention on the Dietary Inflammatory Index, inflammation, and lipids

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Wirth

Shivappa

et al. 2019

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN

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Background and Aims: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility (ability to recruit participants and develop the 12-month intervention), acceptability (retention of participants in the intervention), and impact on systemic inflammation and Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII ®) scores over a 12-month DII-based intervention. Methods: Adults were recruited to participate in a self-selection trial (intervention: n=61, inperson classes; control: n=34, newsletters). Classes included participatory cooking and dietary recommendations focused on consuming a plant-based diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods (spices, vegetables, etc.). Changes in markers of inflammation, lipids, and DII were analyzed using general linear models with repeated measurements.

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“…Las dietas vegetarianas han sido reconocidas desde hace mucho tiempo por conferir protección contra enfermedades como las cardiovasculares, 7 inflamatorias, la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 8,9 y el cáncer 10 y contra factores de riesgo cardiometabólicos como la hipertensión arterial 11 y la obesidad, 12,13 pero el papel de la dieta vegetariana en la fertilidad masculina ha sido poco estudiado y la información aun es controversial.…”

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¿Tienen los Hábitos de Vida y de Alimentación Impacto en la Calidad Seminal?

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Ramírez

Maya

2020

Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal

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ResumenEn los últimos años, se ha reportado en la literatura científica un declive en la calidad seminal. La significancia biológica de ese evento podría estar relacionada con la reducción en la fertilidad masculina o con el aumento del riesgo de enfermedades en la descendencia. La occidentalización en el estilo de vida, caracterizado por el aumento del peso corporal, el sedentarismo, el uso de cigarrillo, la ingesta de alimentos ricos en grasas y sodio y la reducción en la ingesta de alimentos fuente de fibras y antioxidantes, pudieran estar implicados en esos resultados. A su vez, cambios en el estilo de vida, que conduzcan a una reducción de peso corporal, de la ingesta de grasa y sodio, a un mejor estado antioxidante y a un aumento de la ingesta de fibra, se han asociado a mejores parámetros seminales. Por lo tanto, la alimentación basada en plantas o vegetariana, podría ser una estrategia válida para mejorar el estado nutricional y la salud masculina.

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Lower C-reactive protein and IL-6 associated with vegetarian diets are mediated by BMI

Abstract: The lower CRP and IL-6 concentrations among vegetarians may be mediated by BMI.

Cited by 27 publications

References 47 publications

Dietary Choices and Habits during COVID-19 Lockdown: Experience from Poland

Dietary Choices and Habits during COVID-19 Lockdown: Experience from Poland

Impact of a 12-month Inflammation Management Intervention on the Dietary Inflammatory Index, inflammation, and lipids

¿Tienen los Hábitos de Vida y de Alimentación Impacto en la Calidad Seminal?

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